Civic Intelligence

Spark Foundation

EIN 99-4370285 • 501(c)3 • Columbia, MD

Profile

The School for Performing Arts and Recording for Kids is dedicated to helping students of all ages and backgrounds develop their musical abilities while also teaching them how to create, record, and perform their own songs. We aim to empower students to express themselves through the art of music. While some may learn the basics of their instruments, many lack opportunities to apply these skills creatively. Our program bridges this gap by providing hands-on experience in music creation and performance. We offer students the chance to perform live in public settings and to record and release their songs on all streaming platforms, allowing friends, family, and potential fans to enjoy their work.

9466 Pinecone RowColumbia, MD 21045-3223
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

43rd percentile

-0.6%

Higher net margin than 43% 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

Score unavailable

No value available

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

Source year 2024

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

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

Source year 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets60th percentile

Assets

$2,653

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Liabilities

$0

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Net Assets

-$16

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Operations
Liabilities / Revenue62nd percentileNet Margin43rd percentile

Revenue

$2,650

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$2,666

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

-$16

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

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

$3.0K$2.0K$1.0K$0-$1.0KAssets 2024: $2,653Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: -$162024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$2,653
Liabilities$0
Net Assets-$16
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

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

$3.0K$2.0K$1.0K$0-$1.0KRevenue 2024: $2,650Expenses 2024: $2,666Net Income 2024: -$162024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$2,650
Expenses$2,666
Net Income-$16
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$2,653
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
-$16
Revenue
$2,650
Expenses
$2,666
Net income
-$16
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2,653$0$16$2,650$2,666$16
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 13, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$2,650
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The School for Performing Arts and Recording for Kids is dedicated to helping students of all ages and backgrounds develop their musical abilities while also teaching them how to create, record, and perform their own songs. We aim to empower students to express themselves through the art of music. While some may learn the basics of their instruments, many lack opportunities to apply these skills creatively. Our program bridges this gap by providing hands-on experience in music creation and performance. We offer students the chance to perform live in public settings and to record and release their songs on all streaming platforms, allowing friends, family, and potential fans to enjoy their work.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Backyard Bash-This program is a chance for the students to perform their songs that they have been working on for their family and friends in a showcase setting.-$986
Studio Lab Session-The 6 week sessions allow students to learn a new instrument, new cover songs, and to create and perform their original songs for their family and friends at the end of the session.-$685
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Teddy AitkinsExecutive DirectorPT$0--
Nicole AitkinsBoard ChairPT$0--
Carla HernandezGrants And Business Advisor-$0--
Manuel HernandexBusiness Advisor-$0--
Devin WiliamsProgram Director-$0--
John KwafoFundraising And Development Director-$0--
Alana RosairoFundraising-$0--
Eliza ChangMarketing Director-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Spark Foundation
EIN
99-4370285
Phone
2408831001
Address
9466 PINECONE ROW, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-3223

Signing Officer

Name
Nicole Aitkins
Title
Board Chair
Phone
2408831001
Signed
2025-05-13
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Part I, Line 16

“Our other expenses included musical instruments for students, the showcase event that was held, and administrative paperwork and forms that needed to be filed to get the non-profit started.”

Part II, Line 24

“Spark Foundation started using personal money before opening a bank account for the non-profit. We then used a grant that was given to us at the end of December of 2024 to pay back and continue paying for supplies but that money was used in the next fiscal year, 2025.”

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