FIRSTSPARK INC

EIN: 201421876 501(c)(3) Education

NEWPORT NEWS, VA

Total Revenue
$5,195,462
Total Expenses
$5,149,815
Total Assets
$1,037,016
Net Assets
$690,792
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2005
Legal Domicile
VA
Principal Officer
ANTHONY MIGUEL GUAJARDO
Phone
7572402731
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

FIRSTSPARK INC, founded in 2005, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $5.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

PROMOTE QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION FOR YOUNG CHILDREN AGES BIRTH TO 5 AND PROVIDE PRENATAL RESOURCES FOR EXPECTANT WOMEN.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $4,832,126

CHILD CARE QUALITY: TO PREPARE ALL CHILDREN FOR KINDERGARTEN AND IN RESPONSE TO STATE LAW, VIRGINIA CREATED THE UNIFIED VIRGINIA QUALITY BIRTH TO FIVE SYSTEM (VQB5) TO MEASURE AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY...

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CHILD CARE QUALITY: TO PREPARE ALL CHILDREN FOR KINDERGARTEN AND IN RESPONSE TO STATE LAW, VIRGINIA CREATED THE UNIFIED VIRGINIA QUALITY BIRTH TO FIVE SYSTEM (VQB5) TO MEASURE AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF ALL PUBLICLY-FUNDED BIRTH-TO-FIVE CLASSROOMS AND SUPPORT FAMILIES IN SELECTING QUALITY PROGRAMMING ACROSS PROGRAM TYPES. THIS ORGANIZATION OVERSEES AND IMPLEMENTS THE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS FOR VQB5 IN THE REGION. EDUCATORS AND LEADERS HAVE ACCESS TO SUPPORT, TRAINING, AND RESOURCES TO HELP IMPROVE TEACHER-CHILD INTERACTIONS. OUR ORGANIZATION ALSO ADMINISTERS THE MIXED DELIVERY PROGRAM IN PUBLICLY FUNDED LICENSED (NON-FAITH-BASED) AND PRIVATE EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION (ECCE) SETTINGS FOR ELIGIBLE CHILDREN. MIXED DELIVERY FUNDS FULL-DAY, YEAR-ROUND SERVICES FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, AND PRESCHOOLERS, MEETING GROWING DEMAND FOR PUBLICLY FUNDED ECCE AT PRIVATE SITES THAT MEET THE VARIED NEEDS AND PREFERENCES OF FAMILIES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES TRAINING FOR CHILD CARE EDUCATORS FROM ALL SETTINGS TO BUILD A STRONG BASE OF KNOWLEDGE IN ALL AREAS OF EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT SO CHILDREN ARE READY TO ENTER KINDERGARTEN WITH THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO SUCCEED. TRAINING IS ALIGNED WITH CRITERIA FROM THE VQB5 ASSESSMENT SYSTEM AND VIRGINIA'S EARLY LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.

Program 2
Expenses: $218,776

PRENATAL RESOURCES: WHEN BABIES ARE BORN HEALTHY, THEY HAVE A STRONG START FOR OPTIMAL CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT. WORKING WITH OB-GYNS, HOSPITAL SYSTEMS, CLINICS, AND OTHER HUMAN SERVICES...

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PRENATAL RESOURCES: WHEN BABIES ARE BORN HEALTHY, THEY HAVE A STRONG START FOR OPTIMAL CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT. WORKING WITH OB-GYNS, HOSPITAL SYSTEMS, CLINICS, AND OTHER HUMAN SERVICES PROVIDERS, A PRENATAL RESOURCE SPECIALIST TALKS ONE-ON-ONE WITH PREGNANT WOMEN ABOUT THEIR NEEDS AND CONCERNS. A VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH VERIFIED, COMPREHENSIVE SCREENING IS CONDUCTED AND WOMEN ARE CONNECTED TO HOME VISITATION AND MANY OTHER PRENATAL AND PARENT EDUCATION SERVICES TO SUPPORT A HEALTHY PREGNANCY.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $5,189,700
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $2,912
Other Revenue $2,850
TOTAL REVENUE $5,195,462

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $3,192,516
Salaries & Benefits $935,565
Fundraising Expenses $121
Program Expenses $5,050,902
Other Expenses $1,021,734
TOTAL EXPENSES $5,149,815

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $5,195,462 $5,262,883 0.0%
Expenses $5,149,815 $5,315,349 0.0%
Net Income $45,647 $-52,466 -1.9%
Key Indicators
✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
20
Independent Members
19
Employees
29
Volunteers
17

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy
✓ Whistleblower Policy
✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$115,894
Total Directors
21
$115,894
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JACE BRADY TREASURER 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
VICKI BURNETTE DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARLTON ASHBY DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHARDELL GERALD DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
LORI WALL DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
DASHANA KEMP-GARNETT DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAKISHA LEEKS DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CLEON LONG DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
SENATOR MONTY MASON DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATE WOLFE MAXLOW DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVETTA RINEHART BOARD GOV CMTE CHAIR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERTA THAYER-SMITH DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
RAJAKA TUCKER DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
RACHELLE VO DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
EDITH WHITE DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANTHONY MIGUEL GUAJARDO CHAIR 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AMBER LEMPKE SECRETARY 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
REV DR TODD DAVIDSON VICE CHAIR 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMILIA SHIPMAN DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
DIANE UMSTEAD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - ENDED 12/24 40.00
Officer Director
$99,493 $3,055 $102,548
TRESSELL CARTER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - ENDED 09/25 40.00
Officer Director
$13,346 $0 $13,346
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $5,195,462 $5,149,815 $1,037,016 $45,647
2024 $5,262,883 $5,315,349 $1,238,392 $-52,466
2023 $4,163,135 $4,064,111 $1,161,698 $99,024
2022 $1,977,351 $1,880,185 $780,053 $97,166
2021 $2,817,324 $2,540,604 $757,534 $276,720
2020 $889,385 $941,713 $361,827 $-52,328
2019 $981,279 $958,854 $370,775 $22,425
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