It Only Takes A Spark

EIN: 203731120 501(c)(3) Diseases & Disorders

Milbank, SD

Total Revenue
$230,853
Total Expenses
$117,180
Total Assets
$838,495
Net Assets
$838,495
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2005
Legal Domicile
SD
Principal Officer
Alex Pauli
Phone
6056908611
Tax Period
2023-08-01 to 2024-07-31

It Only Takes A Spark, founded in 2005, is a small nonprofit in the Diseases & Disorders sector that reported $291K in total revenue in fiscal year 2021. The organization ran a surplus of $112K, a strong 38% operating margin.

Mission

Help defray costs of cancer treatment

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $225,130
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $5,723
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $230,853

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $106,205
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $117,180
Other Expenses $10,975
TOTAL EXPENSES $117,180

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $230,853 $403,723 -0.4%
Expenses $117,180 $167,844 -0.3%
Net Income $113,673 $235,879 -0.5%
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
4
Independent Members
4
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
125

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
0
$0
Total Directors
0
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Alex Pauli President 1.00
$0 $0 $0
Rachel Kirchburg Treasurer 1.00
$0 $0 $0
Matt Scott Member 1.00
$0 $0 $0
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $230,853 $117,180 $838,495 $113,673
2023 $403,723 $167,844 $726,642 $235,879
2022 $291,148 $179,343 $490,763 $111,805
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