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

SMART BEGINNINGS VIRGINIA PENINSULA, founded in 2003, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $981K in total revenue in fiscal year 2018. Revenue grew 18% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

PROVIDE LEADERSHIP THAT CHAMPIONS A COLLABORATIVE SYSTEM THAT (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) PROVIDES HIGH-QUALITY CARE, EDUCATION AND HEALTH SERVICES TO PREPARE CHILDREN FOR KINDERGARTEN.

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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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