The Spark (EIN 832550120) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2018

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

DILLON KENYON

Phone

7204327784

Tax Period

2023-08-01 to 2024-07-31

The Spark, founded in 2018, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $362K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 60% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $348K left a modest 4% surplus.

Mission

Inspire educate and empower artists and the community through productions comprehensive training and welcoming support

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $123,134

Program Service Revenue $238,889

Investment Income $23

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $362,046

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $57,840

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $105,436

Other Expenses $290,575

TOTAL EXPENSES $348,415

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$362,046	$226,772	+0.6%
Expenses	$348,415	$227,581	+0.5%
Net Income	$13,631	$-809	-17.8%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

N/A

Employees

Volunteers

N/A

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

$12,190

Total Directors

$21,810

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DILLON KENYON	ED	40.00	Officer Director	$12,190	$0	$12,190
MARY BETH WARD	DOO	40.00	Director	$9,620	$0	$9,620
COURTNEY BERG	Board Member	1.000	Officer	$0	$0	$0
JODIE SQUIRRELL	Treasurer	2.000	Officer	$0	$0	$0
RAYMOND MCLEOD	Board Member	1.000	Officer	$0	$0	$0
NIKKI WEBER	Company Manager	40.00	Highest	$31,436	$0	$31,436
BRAD WEBER	Board Chairperson	2.000	Officer	$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
2024	$362,046	$348,415	$86,949	$13,631
2023	$226,772	$227,581	$144,961	$-809
2022	$265,777	$276,097	$162,500	$-10,320
2021	$173,725	$216,362	$110,991	$-42,637
2020	$159,828	$186,126	$169,980	$-26,298

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