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Bright Spark Learning Inc
EIN 93-1582939 • 501(c)3 • Costa Mesa, CA
990-N CoverageNTEE B24
Profile
To suppport homeschool families in educating their elementary aged children by providing an optional center based program. The program provides flexibility, support, and education for participating families and their children. Learning is individualized depending on each child's needs. The organization serves a great need in the community because educated teachers are providing educational instruction and assistance to both children and their families in the underserved homeschool community. The organization provides parital scholarships for students and families on an as-needed basis.
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Liabilities / Revenue
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Net Margin
71st percentile
Higher net margin than 71% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
70th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 70% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
93rd percentile
Faster asset growth than 93% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
62nd percentile
Faster revenue growth than 62% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$53,739
Up $30,904 (+135%) from 2024
Liabilities
-
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Net Assets
$53,739
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Revenue
Up$170,753
Up $20,412 (+14%) from 2024
Expenses
Up$139,849
Up $12,343 (+9.7%) from 2024
Net Income
Up$30,904
Up $8,069 (+35%) from 2024
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Filings
Most recent year
2025 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $53,739
- Liabilities
- -
- Net assets
- $53,739
- Revenue
- $170,753
- Expenses
- $139,849
- Net income
- $30,904
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
- Signed
- Sep 8, 2025
- Return Version
- 2024v5.0
- Gross Receipts
- $170,753
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
To support homeschool families in educating their elementary aged children by provideing an optional center based program. The program provides flexibility, support, and education for participating families and their children. Learning is indvidualized depending on each child's needs. The organization serves a great need in the community because educated teachers are providing eduaitonal instructiona dn assistance to both children and their families in the underserved homeschool community. The organization provides partial scholarships for students and families on an as-needed basis.
To suppport homeschool families in educating their elementary aged children by providing an optional center based program. The program provides flexibility, support, and education for participating families and their children. Learning is individualized depending on each child's needs. The organization serves a great need in the community because educated teachers are providing educational instruction and assistance to both children and their families in the underserved homeschool community. The organization provides parital scholarships for students and families on an as-needed basis.
Program Services
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| The organization provided core elementary educational services to 11 children from the community in grades K through second. We also assisted families in planning educational instruction at home. We provided partial scholarships to one child/family valued at $8,625 to give them access to our services. Part-time volunteer teachers gave their time and expertise to support the lead teacher and educate the children. High quality curriculum and educational materials were purchased to use with the children. Educational services were given on a part-time basis. A classroom and outdoor play space were rented to facilitate the program. A lead teacher was employed to both direct the program and teach the children. | $8,625 | $139,849 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacqueline Thomas | Treasurer | - | $0 | - | - |
| Steve Jaksch | President | - | $0 | - | - |
| Pam Hardenbergh | Secretary | - | $0 | - | - |
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Bright Spark Learning Inc
- EIN
- 93-1582939
- Phone
- 9499334239
- Address
- 183 E Bay St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Signing Officer
- Name
- Steve Jaksch
- Title
- President
- Phone
- 9499334239
- Signed
- 2025-09-08
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Part I, Line 10
“Partial scholarship was offered to one student/family to attend Bright Spark Learning, Inc. and gain the benefit of our elementary educational services. Value: $8,625”
Part I, Line 16
“Other expenses include curriculum, payroll taxes, snacks and water for the children, supplies (including paper, books, pencils, crayons, drawing supplies, yarn, paint, math manipulatives, craft supplies, writing journals, etc.), furniture, insurance, website fees, bank fees, Quickbooks fees, outdoor equipment.”
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