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Sign In — Free (10 views/day)SPARK THE JOURNEY, founded in 1993, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $2.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 50% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $3.3M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 52% operating deficit.
SPARK THE JOURNEY IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES MENTORSHIP AND A COMMUNITY OF SUPPORT FOR YOUNG ADULTS FROM WASHINGTON D.C.'S LOW-INCOME NEIGHBORHOODS TO CHART THEIR OWN PATHS TO ACHIEVING COLLEGE AND CAREER SUCCESS.
SPARK THE JOURNEY BELIEVES THAT A COMMUNITY OF SUPPORT CHANGES THE OUTCOMES OF THE YOUNG ADULTS WE SERVE, SO WE CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE THEY CAN ENGAGE WITH THE COMMUNITY AND LEARN THE IMPORTANCE...
SPARK THE JOURNEY BELIEVES THAT A COMMUNITY OF SUPPORT CHANGES THE OUTCOMES OF THE YOUNG ADULTS WE SERVE, SO WE CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE THEY CAN ENGAGE WITH THE COMMUNITY AND LEARN THE IMPORTANCE OF BUILDING AND MAINTAINING RELATIONSHIPS. THIS SKILL ALONE HELPS THEM GAIN AN UNDERSTANDING OF NETWORKS AS TOOLS FOR SUCCESS AND EXPOSES THEM TO NEW AND EXCITING POSSIBILITIES IN THEIR EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LIVES. WE MATCH OUR PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS WITH A DEDICATED MENTOR. EACH MENTEE AND MENTOR PAIR ARE SUPPORTED BY A SPARK THE JOURNEY TEAM MEMBER WHO SERVES AS A RESOURCE AND SUPPORT SYSTEM TO HELP ENSURE THEY ARE CULTIVATING MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS AND DEVELOPING THE SKILLS THEY NEED TO THRIVE IN SCHOOL OR IN THEIR CAREER. FOR SPARK THE JOURNEY PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS SEEKING A COLLEGE EDUCATION, THEY ARE PROVIDED WITH WRAP-AROUND SERVICES AND PROGRAMS SUCH AS FREE SAT CLASSES AND SUBJECT-SPECIFIC TUTORING, INDIVIDUALIZED COLLEGE ADVISING, APPLICATION ASSISTANCE, CASE MANAGEMENT, SCHOLARSHIPS, FAFSA APPLICATION ASSISTANCE, RESUME REVISION, PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING, INTERNSHIP AND EXTERNSHIP EXPERIENCES, CAREER EXPLORATION DAYS, AND DIRECT FINANCIAL SUPPORT. FOR SPARK THE JOURNEY PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS SEEKING AN ALTERNATE PATH TO CAREER SUCCESS, WE PROVIDE CASE MANAGEMENT, RESUME REVISION, PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING, INTERNSHIP AND EXTERNSHIP EXPERIENCES, CAREER EXPLORATION DAYS, AND DIRECT FINANCIAL SUPPORT.
Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency
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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)
Sign In — Free (10 views/day)| 2024 | 2023 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2,142,190 | $4,248,089 | -0.5% |
| Expenses | $3,257,620 | $3,523,372 | -0.1% |
| Net Income | $-1,115,430 | $724,717 | -2.5% |
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Sign In| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Role | Reportable Comp | Other Comp | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THEODORE SCHWAB | CO-FOUNDER/CHAIRMAN EMERITUS | 1.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY BUSH | BOARD CHAIR | 1.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN BATES | TREASURER | 1.00 |
Officer
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL ADELMAN | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHY BERNASEK | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| GINA COBURN | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| GREGORY FIERCE | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| J WARREN GORRELL JR | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| REGINALD LOVE | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MEENA NANKANI | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN NAUMICK | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES ROSSOTTI | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MACANI TOUNGARA | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| KEOSHA VARELA | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DENNIS VIA | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL WOOD | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTOINE VAN AGTMAEL | DIRECTOR (FROM MAR 2025) | 1.00 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| KHARI BROWN | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40.00 |
Officer
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$410,284 | $28,121 | $438,405 |
| BRANDON WHITE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/SECRETARY | 40.00 |
Officer
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$193,047 | $13,485 | $206,532 |
| JUSTINE QUINTANA | SR. DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS | 40.00 |
Highest
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$139,500 | $11,685 | $151,185 |
| LYDIA BAILEY | SR. DIRECTOR OF TALENT AND OPERATIONS | 40.00 |
Highest
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$132,447 | $11,571 | $144,018 |
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,142,190 | $3,257,620 | $2,873,008 | $-1,115,430 |
| 2024 | $4,248,089 | $3,523,372 | $4,055,712 | $724,717 |
| 2023 | $2,817,462 | $3,781,899 | $3,345,708 | $-964,437 |
| 2022 | $4,620,735 | $3,348,557 | $4,089,661 | $1,272,178 |
| 2021 | $2,133,722 | $2,849,285 | $3,247,912 | $-715,563 |
| 2020 | $1,529,083 | $2,884,035 | $3,654,310 | $-1,354,952 |
| 2019 | $2,680,461 | $2,642,522 | $4,639,322 | $37,939 |
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