Civic Intelligence

The Spark

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 83-2550120

Aug 01, 2020 to Jul 31, 2021 • Filed on May 12, 2022

Organization Profilewww.thesparkcreates.org
4847 Pearl Street STE B4Boulder, CO 80301

(720) 432-7784

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

95th percentile

1.07x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

92nd percentile

0.68x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

17th percentile

-25%

Higher net margin than 17% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

77th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 77% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

12th percentile

-35%

Faster asset growth than 12% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

54th percentile

8.7%

Faster revenue growth than 54% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets95th percentile

Assets

Down

$110,991

Down $58,989 (-35%) from 2020

Net Assets

Down

-$7,545

Down $59,693 (-114%) from 2020

Liabilities

Up

$118,536

Up $704 (+0.6%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue92nd percentileNet Margin17th percentile

Revenue

Up

$173,725

Up $13,897 (+8.7%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$216,362

Up $30,236 (+16%) from 2020

Net Income

Down

-$42,637

Down $16,339 (-62%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth12th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$200K$100K$0-$100KAssets 2019: $82,378Liabilities 2019: $118,932Net Assets 2019: -$36,5542019Assets 2020: $169,980Liabilities 2020: $117,832Net Assets 2020: $52,1482020Assets 2021: $110,991Liabilities 2021: $118,536Net Assets 2021: -$7,5452021Assets 2022: $162,500Liabilities 2022: $180,365Net Assets 2022: -$17,8652022Assets 2023: $144,961Liabilities 2023: $172,370Net Assets 2023: -$27,4092023Assets 2024: $86,949Liabilities 2024: $162,528Net Assets 2024: -$75,5792024

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$110,991
Liabilities$118,536
Net Assets-$7,545
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth54th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2019: $83,857Expenses 2019: $98,402Net Income 2019: -$14,5452019Revenue 2020: $159,828Expenses 2020: $186,126Net Income 2020: -$26,2982020Revenue 2021: $173,725Expenses 2021: $216,362Net Income 2021: -$42,6372021Revenue 2022: $265,777Expenses 2022: $276,097Net Income 2022: -$10,3202022Revenue 2023: $226,772Expenses 2023: $227,581Net Income 2023: -$8092023Revenue 2024: $362,046Expenses 2024: $348,415Net Income 2024: $13,6312024

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$173,725
Expenses$216,362
Net Income-$42,637
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Aug 1, 2020 to Jul 31, 2021
Signed
May 12, 2022
Return Version
2020v4.1
Gross Receipts
$173,725
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To inspire, educate, and empower artists and the community through innovative productions, comprehensive training, and a welcoming support structure for all who create.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$71,553$66,048▼ $5,505
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$88,731$35,247▼ $53,484
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$8,750$8,750→ $0
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$52,148$-7,545▼ $59,693
Total Assets$169,980$110,991▼ $58,989
Other Assets Total$946$946→ $0
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$113,900$113,900→ $0
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$3,932$4,636▲ $704
Total Liabilities$117,832$118,536▲ $704
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$52,148$-7,545▼ $59,693
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$169,980$110,991▼ $58,989

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$66,048$5,505-
Other Assets Org$946--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay77th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Courtney BergChairperson
Mary Beth WardDirector of Operations
Dillon KenyonExecutive Director
Cecilia PangSecretary
Jodie SquirrellTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$12,899
Program Service Revenue
$160,823
Investment Income
$3
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$7,599
Change in Net Assets
$-42,637
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$212,590
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$3,772
Total Fundraising Expense$1
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Occupancy-$109,932-$109,932
Fees for Services Other$66,225$5,890-$72,115
Other Expenses$12,054$1,020-$12,054
Office Expenses$1,128$3,253$1$4,382
Advertising-$3,477-$3,477
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$3,271-$3,271
Depreciation Depletion-$1,835-$1,835
Travel$891--$891
Payroll Taxes-$501-$501
All Other Expenses$-2--$-2
Total Functional Expenses$87,182$129,179$1$216,362
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Sba Loan$113,900
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Committee meeting documentation Part VI line 8B

“Organization has no committees that act on behalf of the governing body.”

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

“Form 990 was provided to the board 24 hours prior to filing.”

Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12C

“When appropriate, business decisions are made through a vote by the board. Any interested parties recuse themselves from the conversation and the vote. The board is required to disclose any changes in business relationships.”

CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15A

“Proposals are introduced via email. A discussion is had by the board. Those who are involved with the party being paid recuse themselves. Comparables of similar positions are taken into consideration.”

Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15B

“Proposals are introduced via email. A discussion is had by the board. Those who are involved with the party being paid recuse themselves. Comparables of similar positions are taken into consideration.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“Documents are available upon request held at our location.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Spark
EIN
83-2550120
Address
4847 Pearl Street STE B4, Boulder, CO 80301

Signing Officer

Name
Dillon Kenyon
Title
Executive Direc
Phone
7204327784
Signed
2022-05-12
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Formed
2018
Legal Domicile
Co
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
2
Volunteers
30

Preparer

Firm
Odstrcil and Meis CPA PC
Address
1750 25TH AVENUE SUITE 204, Greeley, CO 80634
Preparer
Odstrcil and Meis Cpas Pc
Phone
9703520661
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11G

“Contract services from non employees for productions, teaching artists, and other events are a large component of program expenses.Production and Teaching Artists: $51,243Other Events & contract services:$20,782”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Proposals are introduced via email. A discussion is had by the board. Those who are involved with the party being paid recuse themselves. Comparables of similar positions are taken into consideration.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Proposals are introduced via email. A discussion is had by the board. Those who are involved with the party being paid recuse themselves. Comparables of similar positions are taken into consideration.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6Contract services from non employees for productions, teaching artists, and other events are a large component of program expenses.Production and Teaching Artists: $51,243Other Events & contract services:$20,782
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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$110,991
Liabilities
$118,536
Net assets
-$7,545
Revenue
$173,725
Expenses
$216,362
Net income
-$42,637
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.87$1.63$0.76$3.62$3.48$0.14
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.45$1.72$0.27$2.27$2.28$0.01
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.63$1.80$0.18$2.66$2.76$0.10
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.11$1.19$0.08$1.74$2.16$0.43
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.70$1.18$0.52$1.60$1.86$0.26
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.82$1.19$0.37$0.84$0.98$0.15