Nonprofit · EIN 23-2593714
SPARC SERVICES
Tax-exempt · PHILADELPHIA, PA 19140
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $9,301,618 | $9,093,490 | $208,128 | $19,313,269 | $566,609 | $18,746,660 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $8,089,115 | $8,457,591 | -$368,476 | $18,043,963 | $501,558 | $17,542,405 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,072,547
- of which government grants
- $4,893,216
- Program service revenue
- $3,669,927
- Investment income
- $518,824
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $117,321
- Other revenue
- $40,320
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $336,513
- Other salaries and wages
- $5,353,053
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $6,518,053
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $36,844
- Occupancy
- $414,875
- Travel
- $272,478
- Depreciation
- $42,052
- Program services (functional)
- $8,274,140
- Management and general (functional)
- $819,350
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $18,043,963
- Total assets, end of year
- $19,313,269
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $566,609
- Net assets, end of year
- $18,746,660
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $184,061
- Publicly traded securities
- $13,493,880
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $15,774,892
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,971,768
- Gross receipts
- $12,914,866
- Employees
- 351
- Volunteers
- 9
- Year formed
- 1991
- State of legal domicile
- PA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOFRE VAQUER | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 28 | $112,381 | $48,163 | $47,461 |
| mia mcguire | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 28 | $92,319 | $39,565 | $11,585 |
| Lee Gutkin | Controller Officer | 28 | $67,427 | $28,898 | $16,791 |
| Micheal WEingram | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID Bright | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Norma Carter | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| meline GASPARYAN | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Merriman | director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kim Herbert | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Carolyn Alston | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Amy b Nolan | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Chermaina Roundtree | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NofRE VAQUER | chief executive Officer Officer | 28 | $150,141 | $45,241 |
| Laura Princiotta | CEO (RETIRED 07/01/23) Former | 28 | $134,193 | $11,568 |
| mia mcguire | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 28 | $126,174 | $10,093 |
| lee gutkin | controller Officer | 28 | $91,970 | $13,789 |
| MICHAel Weingram | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Norma CARTER | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID Bright | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLYN ALSTON | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| amy B NOLAN | DIRector Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| chermaina Roundtree | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| meline GASPARYAN | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Merriman | director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kim Herbert | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2350 W WESTMORELAND ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19140-4718
- In care of
- % NOFRE VAQUER CEO
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- NOFRE VAQUER, 2350 West Westmoreland St, Philadelphia, PA 19140
- Signed the 990
- NOFRE VAQUER, CEO
- Phone
- (215) 229-4550
- Website
- WWW.SPARCPHILLY.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WITHUMSMITHBROWN PC
Mission
TO PROVIDE DAY PROGRAMMING SERVICES THAT WILL ASSIST PEOPLE TO LEARN SKILLS IN ORDER TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY.
Program accomplishments
- CLIENT PARTICIPATION SUPPORT AND NEURODIVERSITY IN THE WORKPLACE: CLIENT PARTICIPATION SUPPORT INCLUDES VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND CULTURAL ARTS. VOCATIONAL TRAINING PREPARES PARTICIPANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT BY GIVING THEM THE OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE AND LEARN WORKPLACE SKILLS. COUNSELING AND JOB COACHING IS PROVIDED FOR JOBS IN SHIPPING, PACKAGING AND ASSEMBLY, ENVIRONMENTAL AND JANITORIAL SERVICES. THE PROGRAM ALSO OFFERS PARTICIPANTS TO BE A PART OF A RELATIONSHIP GROUP THAT FOCUSES ON DEVELOPING SOCIAL SKILLS. THE CULTURAL ARTS PROGRAM CONTAINS A DYNAMIC CURRICULUM THAT INCLUDES ART, MUSIC, THEATER, CERAMICS AND MOVEMENT CLASSES THAT FOSTERS CREATIVITY AND THE DISCOVERY OF A PERSONAL VOICE. OUTINGS TO CULTURAL VENUES, COLLABORATIONS WITH OTHER ARTISTS, AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH LIKE-MINDED ORGANIZATIONS, ROUND OUT A PROGRAM THAT FOCUSES ON SELF-EXPRESSION AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT. THE NEURODIVERSITY IN THE WORKPLACE PROGRAM PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL TRAINING TO PEOPLE WITH AUTISM AND INCLUSIVE HIRING PRACTICES FOR COMPANIES ACCROSS THE NATION.Expenses $4,617,108
- UNIQUESOURCE AND EMPLOYMENT PARTNERS: PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS ARE PLACED IN JOBS LOCATED IN STATE OPERATED PHOTO LICENSE CENTERS, ALONG WITH VARIOUS COMMUNITY EMPLOYERS. JOB COACHING AND MONITORING IS PROVIDED FOR ALL PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS.Expenses $3,087,178 · revenue $3,669,927
- COMMUNITY SUPPORTS (IN HOME SERVICES): GIVES PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE THE COMMUNITY AND MAKE CONNECTIONS BY PROVIDING IMPORTANT LIFE AND SOCIAL SKILLS TO LIVE MORE INDEPENDENTLY, SUCH AS TRANSPORTATION TRAINING, OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIAL INTERACTIONS, AND RELATIONSHIP BUILDING.Expenses $569,854
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-2593714
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1990
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Employment (J300)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $19,313,269
- Income (IRS master file)
- $12,914,866
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $9,301,618 | $9,093,490 | $19,313,269 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $8,089,115 | $8,457,591 | $18,043,963 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $7,009,011 | $7,592,857 | $17,441,530 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $9,202,219 | $7,897,580 | $16,875,723 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.
Questions about SPARC SERVICES
- What is the EIN of SPARC SERVICES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SPARC SERVICES is 23-2593714.
- Is SPARC SERVICES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1990.
- Are donations to SPARC SERVICES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SPARC SERVICES file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of SPARC SERVICES due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SPARC SERVICES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SPARC SERVICES?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names NOFRE VAQUER.
- Who are the officers and directors of SPARC SERVICES?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $112,381 (NOFRE VAQUER, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does SPARC SERVICES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $9,301,618, expenses of $9,093,490 and total assets of $19,313,269 at year end.
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