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Spark Photonics Foundation Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 83-3595839

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on Nov 12, 2025

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

68th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 68% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

64th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 64% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

52nd percentile

4.3%

Higher net margin than 52% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

98th percentile

$111,701

Higher top officer pay than 98% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 24.2% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

68th percentile

15%

Faster asset growth than 68% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

84th percentile

55%

Faster revenue growth than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets68th percentile

Assets

Up

$170,834

Up $22,111 (+15%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$167,462

Up $19,778 (+13%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$3,372

Up $2,333 (+225%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue64th percentileNet Margin52nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$461,859

Up $163,059 (+55%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$442,081

Up $148,678 (+51%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$19,778

Up $14,381 (+266%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth68th 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

2024

Assets$170,834
Liabilities$3,372
Net Assets$167,462
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth84th 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

2024

Revenue$461,859
Expenses$442,081
Net Income$19,778
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 12, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$461,859
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$148,723$170,056▲ $21,333
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$147,684$167,462▲ $19,778
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$778▲ $778
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$148,723$170,834▲ $22,111
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$1,039$3,372▲ $2,333
Total Liabilities$1,039$3,372▲ $2,333
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$147,684$167,462▲ $19,778
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$148,723$170,834▲ $22,111

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$778$103$881
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay98th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Robert VigneauDirector of Education and Outreach ProgramsFT$111,701$111,701
Kevin MccomberClerkPT$53,037$53,037

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Al KapoorPresident
Yi QianDirector
Julie PierceTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$395,901
Program Service Revenue
$58,800
Investment Income
$7,158
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$10,000
Change in Net Assets
$19,778

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$454,701
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$7,158
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Other Revenue Adjustments
$7,158
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$454,701
Total Revenue per Form 990
$461,859
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$379,616
Other Expenses$62,465
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$281,991--$281,991
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$39,640$13,397-$53,037
Payroll Taxes$26,596$1,241-$27,837
Fees for Services Accounting-$17,944-$17,944
Pension Plan Contributions-$16,751-$16,751
Insurance-$12,063-$12,063
Travel$7,001--$7,001
Office Expenses-$3,502-$3,502
Other Expenses$1,860--$1,860
Fees for Services Other-$234-$234
Depreciation Depletion-$103-$103
Total Functional Expenses$376,846$65,235$0$442,081

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$442,081
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$442,081
Total Expenses per Form 990$442,081
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
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
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
No
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
2025-11-12
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
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“INTEREST INCOME 7,158.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1AN ANNUAL EMAIL IS SENT TO EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS, AND ADVISORS WITH COI POLICY ATTACHED, ASKING THEM TO DECLARE ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE ASSOCIATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND GOVERNING DOCUMENTS WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE ASSOCIATION'S FORM 990 WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION UPON REQUEST.
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2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$170,834
Liabilities
$3,372
Net assets
$167,462
Revenue
$461,859
Expenses
$442,081
Net income
$19,778
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