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Spark Photonics Foundation Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 83-3595839

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Nov 12, 2024

Organization ProfileWWW.SPARKPHOTONICS.ORG

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303 Wyman Street Suite 300Waltham, MA 02451

(617) 519-6050

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

65th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 65% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

62nd percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 62% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

47th percentile

1.8%

Higher net margin than 47% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

98th percentile

$107,683

Higher top officer pay than 98% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 36.0% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

56th percentile

4.5%

Faster asset growth than 56% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

42nd percentile

-1.3%

Faster revenue growth than 42% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets65th percentile

Assets

Up

$148,723

Up $6,436 (+4.5%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$147,684

Up $5,397 (+3.8%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$1,039

Up $1,039 from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue62nd percentileNet Margin47th percentile

Revenue

Down

$298,800

Down $4,000 (-1.3%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$293,403

Up $117,553 (+67%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

$5,397

Down $121,553 (-96%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth56th percentile

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

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KAssets 2019: $100Liabilities 2019: $5,923Net Assets 2019: -$5,8232019Assets 2020: $81Liabilities 2020: $7,524Net Assets 2020: -$7,4432020Assets 2021: $15,337Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $15,3372021Assets 2022: $142,287Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $142,2872022Assets 2023: $148,723Liabilities 2023: $1,039Net Assets 2023: $147,6842023Assets 2024: $170,834Liabilities 2024: $3,372Net Assets 2024: $167,4622024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$148,723
Liabilities$1,039
Net Assets$147,684
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth42nd percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2019: $100Expenses 2019: $5,923Net Income 2019: -$5,8232019Revenue 2020: $0Expenses 2020: $1,620Net Income 2020: -$1,6202020Revenue 2021: $80,611Expenses 2021: $57,831Net Income 2021: $22,7802021Revenue 2022: $302,800Expenses 2022: $175,850Net Income 2022: $126,9502022Revenue 2023: $298,800Expenses 2023: $293,403Net Income 2023: $5,3972023Revenue 2024: $461,859Expenses 2024: $442,081Net Income 2024: $19,7782024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$298,800
Expenses$293,403
Net Income$5,397
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Nov 12, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$298,800
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To promote scientific innovation in the field of photonics through supporting education and research and development, and to develop an integrated photonics ecosystem as a resource for industry leader, startups, and educational institutions.

To promote scientific innovation in the field of photonics through supporting education, reseach and development, and to develop an integrated photonics ecosystem as a resource for industry leaders, start-ups, and educational institutions

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$142,287$148,723▲ $6,436
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$142,287$147,684▲ $5,397
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$142,287$148,723▲ $6,436
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$0$1,039▲ $1,039
Total Liabilities$0$1,039▲ $1,039
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$142,287$147,684▲ $5,397
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$142,287$148,723▲ $6,436
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay98th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Kevin MccomberClerkPT$30,447$77,236$107,683

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Al KapoorPresident
Yi QianDirector
Julie PierceTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$101,372
Program Service Revenue
$192,800
Investment Income
$3,494
Other Revenue
$1,134
All Other Contributions
$23,835
Change in Net Assets
$5,397
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$255,579
Other Expenses$37,824
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$194,778--$194,778
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$18,573$11,874-$30,447
Payroll Taxes$18,011$1,035-$19,046
Fees for Services Accounting-$11,502-$11,502
Pension Plan Contributions-$11,308-$11,308
Insurance-$7,921-$7,921
Travel$5,563--$5,563
Fees for Services Management-$3,499-$3,499
Other Expenses$3,490--$3,490
Office Expenses-$895-$895
Fees for Services Other-$216-$216
Total Functional Expenses$245,153$48,250$0$293,403
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
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
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“Form 990, part vi, line 11b - organization's process to review form 990 the executive director will review the form 990”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“An annual email is sent to employees, officers, and advisors with coi policy attached, asking them to declare any conflicts of interest.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“Process of determining executive director's pay is set by review of comparable salaries and approval by the board chairman.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18

“The association's conflict of interest policy, financial statements, and governing documents will be made available for public inspection upon request.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The association's form 990 will be made available for public inspection upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Spark Photonics Foundation Inc
EIN
83-3595839
Phone
6175196050
Address
303 WYMAN STREET SUITE 300, WALTHAM, MA 02451

Signing Officer

Name
Kevin Mccomber
Title
Clerk
Phone
6175196050
Signed
2024-11-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Kevin Mccomber
Formed
2019
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
4
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Caras & Shulman Pc
Address
78 BLANCHARD RD STE 306, BURLINGTON, MA 01803
Preparer
Caras Shulman Pc
Phone
7812733950
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Filings

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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$148,723
Liabilities
$1,039
Net assets
$147,684
Revenue
$298,800
Expenses
$293,403
Net income
$5,397
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.71$0.03$1.67$4.62$4.42$0.20
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.49$0.01$1.48$2.99$2.93$0.05
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.42$0.00$1.42$3.03$1.76$1.27
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.15$0.00$0.15$0.81$0.58$0.23
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.08$0.07$0.00$0.02$0.02
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.06$0.06$0.00$0.06$0.06