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Sparking Steam LLC a Little Bit of Hope

EIN 85-2845694 • 501(c)3 • Bentonville, AR

Profile

Science technology engineering arts and math

PO Box 1125Bentonville, AR 72712

littlebitofhope.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

60th percentile

0.00x

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

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

Liabilities / Revenue

62nd percentile

0.00x

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

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

Net Margin

94th percentile

74%

Higher net margin than 94% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

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

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

Asset Growth

98th percentile

642%

Faster asset growth than 98% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

95th percentile

182%

Faster revenue growth than 95% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets60th percentile

Assets

Up

$129,648

Up $112,175 (+642%) from 2023

Liabilities

$0

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

Up

$129,648

Up $112,175 (+642%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue62nd percentileNet Margin94th percentile

Revenue

Up

$152,509

Up $98,355 (+182%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$40,334

Down $87,593 (-68%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$112,175

Up $185,948 (+252%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth98th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2020: $14,807Net Assets 2020: $14,8072020Assets 2021: $11,436Net Assets 2021: $11,4362021Assets 2022: $91,246Net Assets 2022: $91,2462022Assets 2023: $17,473Net Assets 2023: $17,4732023Assets 2024: $129,648Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $129,6482024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$129,648
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$129,648
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth95th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2020: $17,000Expenses 2020: $2,193Net Income 2020: $14,8072020Revenue 2021: $81,491Expenses 2021: $84,862Net Income 2021: -$3,3712021Revenue 2022: $159,405Expenses 2022: $79,595Net Income 2022: $79,8102022Revenue 2023: $54,154Expenses 2023: $127,927Net Income 2023: -$73,7732023Revenue 2024: $152,509Expenses 2024: $40,334Net Income 2024: $112,1752024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$152,509
Expenses$40,334
Net Income$112,175
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$129,648
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$129,648
Revenue
$152,509
Expenses
$40,334
Net income
$112,175
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.30$0.00$1.30$1.53$0.40$1.12
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.17$0.17$0.54$1.28$0.74
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.91$0.91$1.59$0.80$0.80
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.11$0.11$0.81$0.85$0.03
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.15$0.15$0.17$0.02$0.15
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 16, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$152,509
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Science technology engineering arts and math

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
This event impacted 1000 elementary through high school students. Students learned to think like coders, safeguard data, and strengthen their digital citizenship skills.-$20,239
This challenge impacted 300 students. The program created an inclusive environment for individuals in STEM related fields to explore problem solving in real-world scenarios.-$10,568
The DC Immersion Event that impacted 700 k-12 students from 3 states. Students were exposed to STEAM related activities such as coding, science, technology, aviation, and drones.-$5,750
DESCRIBED in SCHEDULE O-$1,267
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
FLOYD W SMITH IIChief Development OfficerPT$0--
MELVIN MILLERChief Financial OfficerPT$0--
GARY SIMMSChief Operating OfficerPT$0--
JUSTIN SIMPSONChief Executive OfficerPT$0--
AMANDA WHITEDirector Of Marketing & CommunicaPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Sparking Steam LLC a Little Bit of Hope
EIN
85-2845694
Phone
8036097314
Address
PO BOX 1125, BENTONVILLE, AR 72712

Signing Officer

Name
Melvin Miller
Title
Chief Financial Officer
Phone
8036097314
Signed
2025-11-16
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
G E Bell LLC
Address
PO BOX 23103, COLUMBIA, SC 29224-3103
Preparer
Gary E Bell
Phone
8035465226
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part III

“A Little Bit of Hope is a 501(c)3 organization focused on building awareness of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) opportunities in alignment with academia and corporate partners to create equitable opportunities for people of color and women.”

Form 990-ez, Part III, Line 31

“Retreat for teachers to enhance their engagement with students.”

Part I, line 16

“Description: DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS Amount: 961”

Part I, line 16

“Description: INSURANCE Amount: 1083”

Part I, line 16

“Description: PROGRAM EXPENSES Amount: 37824”

Part I, line 16

“Description: MISCELLANEOUS Amount: 96”

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