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Start 1 Spark

990EZ • Fiscal year 2025 • EIN 87-0864351

Jul 01, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025 • Filed on Oct 03, 2025

8942 Quioccasin RoadHenrico, VA 23229-5534

(571) 239-2462

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

89th percentile

0.27x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 89% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

86th percentile

0.11x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 86% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

92nd percentile

48%

Higher net margin than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

82nd percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 82% of similar nonprofits.

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

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2025

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2025

Assets

$30,713

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$22,413

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$8,300

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue

$72,777

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$38,172

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$34,605

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$40K$30K$20K$10K$0Assets 2025: $30,713Liabilities 2025: $8,300Net Assets 2025: $22,4132025

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2025

Assets$30,713
Liabilities$8,300
Net Assets$22,413

Operations Trend

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

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0Revenue 2025: $72,777Expenses 2025: $38,172Net Income 2025: $34,6052025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$72,777
Expenses$38,172
Net Income$34,605
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
Signed
Oct 3, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$72,777
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Start 1 spark believes every student deserves the opportunity to explore their interests, build confidence, and feel a sense of belonging at school. We ignite student potential by expanding access to extracurricular programs, athletics, music, arts, and clubs-that spark curiosity, creativity, leadership, and connection. By increasing access to extracurriculars, we help students discover their passions, develop lifelong skills, and become engaged members of their school communities. When students are connected and supported beyond the classroom, they're more likely to thrive in school and beyond.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
VARIOUS PROGRAMS INCLUDING ARTS, CLUBS, MUSIC, AND SPORTS.$0$24,439
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
VISHAL GANDHIDirector-$0--
JESSICA AMBER BURKEExecutive DirectorFT$0--
BRETT MCCREIGHTPresident-$0--
LASHANTE ROBINSONSecretary-$0--
KEITH ENSLOWTreasurer-$0--
STEVE SMITHSecretary-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Start 1 Spark
EIN
87-0864351
Phone
5712392462
Address
8942 QUIOCCASIN ROAD, HENRICO, VA 23229-5534

Signing Officer

Name
Jessica Amber Burke
Title
Executive Director
Phone
5712392462
Signed
2025-10-03
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Rmw Accounting LLC
Address
2573 HOMEVIEW DRIVE, RICHMOND, VA 23294-1700
Preparer
George Ellis Redford Iv CPA
Phone
8042739742
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16 - Other Expenses

Description: advertising & marketing. Amount: 82. Description: bank and credit card fees. Amount: 106. Description: dues & subscriptions. Amount: 649. Description: office supplies & software. Amount: 2,713. Description: travel. Amount: 1,664. Description: meals. Amount: 69. Description: program expenses. Amount: 24,439. Description: restricted grant expenses. Amount: 1,151. Total to form 990-ez, line 16: 30,873.

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 24 - Other Assets

Description: due from fcms. Beg. Of year amount: 440. End of year amount: 0.

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 26 - Other Liabilities

Description: loan from officer. Beg. Of year amount: 15,300. End of year amount: 8,300.

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Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$30.7$8.30$22.4$72.8$38.2$34.6
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