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Nonprofit · EIN 46-1339771

SPARK FOR THE ARTS

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · SAINT LOUIS, MO 63111

Financials

$67K$66K2023
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SPARK FOR THE ARTS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2023990-EZ$66,759$65,862$897$20,277–$20,277
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$69,000
Net income from sales of inventory
-$2,241

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$19,104
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$32,383
Occupancy
$12,575
Printing, publications and postage
$1,800
Program services (functional)
$65,862

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$19,380
Total assets, end of year
$20,277
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$20,277
Cash, savings and investments
$20,277
Gross receipts
$119,380

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, 2023, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Beth NeffDirector70$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
6917 S BROADWAY, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63111-3118
Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
6917 South Broadway, Saint Louis MO 63111
Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
Beth E Neff, 6917 South Broadway, Saint Louis MO 63111
Signed the 990-EZ
Beth Neff, Director
Phone
(574) 238-4577

Mission

Spark, Inc.'s purpose is to design and explore emergent models of human scaled generative social practices through art, community engagement, and reciprocal education.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023

Program accomplishments

  • Community Climate Enclave
    Expenses $1,800 · grants $55,000
  • Sliding scale community grocery and diner
    Expenses $50,062
  • Neighborhood gardens
    Expenses $14,000 · grants $14,000

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-N on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2026 990-N for SPARK FOR THE ARTS

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
46-1339771
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
2015
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2015
Posted by the IRS
August 10, 2015
Reinstated
Effective May 15, 2015

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2025
Officer: Beth E Neff
December 31, 2025≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2024
Officer: Beth E Neff
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZDecember 2023$66,759$65,862$20,277XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-N for 2021
Officer: Beth Neff
December 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Beth Neff
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Beth Neff
December 31, 2019≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 46-1339771).

Questions about SPARK FOR THE ARTS

What is the EIN of SPARK FOR THE ARTS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SPARK FOR THE ARTS is 46-1339771.
Is SPARK FOR THE ARTS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2015 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2015.
Are donations to SPARK FOR THE ARTS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SPARK FOR THE ARTS file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of SPARK FOR THE ARTS 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 FOR THE ARTS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Who is the principal officer of SPARK FOR THE ARTS?
The 990-N for 2025 names Beth E Neff.
Who are the officers and directors of SPARK FOR THE ARTS?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023 lists 1 person; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does SPARK FOR THE ARTS have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023 it reported revenue of $66,759, expenses of $65,862 and total assets of $20,277 at year end.

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