Nonprofit · EIN 43-1859626
SPARK
Tax-exempt · KANSAS CITY, MO 64110
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $100,203 | $82,511 | $17,692 | $161,216 | $0 | $161,216 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $107,819 | $64,489 | $43,330 | $143,575 | $0 | $143,575 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $82,430 | $91,323 | -$8,893 | $100,245 | $0 | $100,245 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $30,110
- Membership dues
- $13,355
- Program service revenue
- $50,161
- Investment income
- $2,211
- Other revenue
- $4,366
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $33,989
- Other expenses
- $48,522
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $143,575
- Total assets, end of year
- $161,216
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $161,216
- Cash, savings and investments
- $161,216
- Gross receipts
- $100,203
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Thomas | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| Bud Nolker | PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 |
| Sharon Johnson | SECETARY | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Jeter | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| LeeAnne Hays | PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 |
| Carolyn Rowe | SECETARY | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Jeter | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| LeeAnne Hays | PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 |
| Carolyn Rowe | SECETARY | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4825 TROOST AVE, KANSAS CITY, MO 64110-2030
- In care of
- % BUD NOLKER
- Signed the 990-EZ
- BUD NOLKER, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (816) 235-2870
- Return prepared by
- Nancy F Palmer Accounting & Tax
Mission
OFFER SENIOR ADULT CONTINUING EDUCATION
Program accomplishments
- SPARK OFFERS 8-10 NON-CREDIT LIFE LONG LEARNING EDUCATION COURSES AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES EACH QUARTER OF THE YEAR TO OVER 200 SENIOR MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 43-1859626
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2000
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $161,216
- Income (IRS master file)
- $100,203
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $100,203 | $82,511 | $161,216 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $107,819 | $64,489 | $143,575 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $82,430 | $91,323 | $100,245 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 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 (search EIN 43-1859626).
Questions about SPARK
- What is the EIN of SPARK?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SPARK is 43-1859626.
- Is SPARK tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
- Are donations to SPARK tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SPARK 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 SPARK due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SPARK last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of SPARK?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does SPARK have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $100,203, expenses of $82,511 and total assets of $161,216 at year end.
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