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Spark Institute

990EZ • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 85-2761777

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Nov 18, 2024

1111 Wren Creek DriveBlythewood, SC 29016

(803) 240-3471

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

58th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-revenue requires both liabilities and revenue on this filing.

Source year 2023

Net Margin

Score unavailable

No value available

Net margin requires both revenue and expenses on this filing.

Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

78th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 78% of similar nonprofits.

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

Asset Growth

33rd percentile

-9.1%

Faster asset growth than 33% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

1st percentile

-100%

Faster revenue growth than 1% of similar nonprofits.

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

Assets

Down

$45,284

Down $4,541 (-9.1%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$45,284

Down $4,541 (-9.1%) from 2022

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2022

Revenue

Down

$0

Down $48,000 (-100%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$4,541

Up $3,224 (+245%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$4,541

Down $51,224 (-110%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2022: $49,825Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $49,8252022Assets 2023: $45,284Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $45,2842023Assets 2024: $45,284Liabilities 2024: $1,060Net Assets 2024: $44,2242024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$45,284
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$45,284

Operations Trend

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

$60K$40K$20K$0-$20KRevenue 2022: $48,000Expenses 2022: $1,317Net Income 2022: $46,6832022Revenue 2023: $0Expenses 2023: $4,541Net Income 2023: -$4,5412023Expenses 2024: $1,0602024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$0
Expenses$4,541
Net Income-$4,541
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Nov 18, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$0
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The SPARK Institute serves Empowerment Strategies for Girls and Empowerment Strategies for Teens & Young Adults by designing experiences uncovering solutions that enable young girls boys women and men to reach their highest potential. A non-profit organization The SPARK Institute develops pilot programs that explore and expand five key growth areas for adolescents ages 11 - 21: S - Scholarship; P - Purpose; A - Achievement; R - Reach; K - Knowledge The Spark Institute is a launchpad for testing learning models for leadership development and STEMpowerment activities The SPARK Institute focuses on the early preparation of youth to help guide and position them for success in school work and life.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
2022 was a startup year for the SPARK Institute with focus on the Board of Directors strategic planning and fundraising. No earnings to report for 2023. We are still working on building sustained products and programs.$0$0
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Jamelle EllisChief Executive OfficerPT$0--
Stacy FieldsExecutive Board Finance Chair-$0--
Robyn WatsonExecutive Board Secretary-$0--
Denise SimmonsExecutive Board Member-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The SPARK Institute
EIN
85-2761777
In Care Of
% Jamelle H Ellis
Address
1111 Wren Creek Drive, Blythewood, SC 29016

Signing Officer

Name
Jamelle Ellis
Title
CEO
Signed
2024-11-18
Discuss with paid preparer
No
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Doing Business As Names

| None currently|

Doing Business As Names

The SPARK Institute

Part I, line 16

| Other Expenses:, Amount:| The Spark Institute web page design. Partial payment to Signature Solutions for web design services., $3425.00|

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