Nonprofit · EIN 83-2550120
THE@SPARK
Tax-exempt · BOULDER, CO 80301
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | 990 | $302,724 | $340,603 | -$37,879 | $39,005 | $152,249 | -$113,244 |
| July 31, 2024 | 990 | $362,046 | $348,415 | $13,631 | $86,949 | $162,528 | -$75,579 |
| July 31, 2023 | 990 | $226,772 | $227,581 | -$809 | $144,961 | $172,370 | -$27,409 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $75,669
- of which government grants
- $25,000
- Program service revenue
- $227,039
- Investment income
- $16
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $44,544
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $48,331
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $151,770
- Depreciation
- $10,543
- Program services (functional)
- $98,317
- Management and general (functional)
- $242,286
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $86,949
- Total assets, end of year
- $39,005
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $152,249
- Net assets, end of year
- -$113,244
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $31,628
- Gross receipts
- $302,724
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 40
- Year formed
- 2018
- State of legal domicile
- CO
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 July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DILLON KENYON | ED Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| MARY BETH WARD | DOO Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| COURTNEY BERG | Board Member Officer | 0 | $0 |
| JODIE SQUIRRELL | Treasurer Officer | 0 | $0 |
| RAYMOND MCLEOD | Board Member Officer | 0 | $0 |
| BRAD WEBER | Board Chairperson Officer | 0 | $0 |
| NIKKI WEBER | Company Manager Highest-paid employee | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIKKI WEBER | Company Manager Highest-paid employee | 40 | $31,436 |
| DILLON KENYON | ED Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $12,190 |
| MARY BETH WARD | DOO Trustee or director | 40 | $9,620 |
| COURTNEY BERG | Board Member Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JODIE SQUIRRELL | Treasurer Officer | 2 | $0 |
| RAYMOND MCLEOD | Board Member Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BRAD WEBER | Board Chairperson Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DILLON KENYON | ED Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $23,120 |
| MARY BETH WARD | DOO Officer | 40 | $4,000 |
| COURTNEY BERG | Board Member Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JODIE SQUIRRELL | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| RAYMOND MCLEOD | Board Member Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BRAD WEBER | Board Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4847 PEARL STREET STE B4, BOULDER, CO 80301-2439
- In care of
- % MARY BETH WARD
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Dillon Kenyon, 7410 Mount Meeker Road, Longmont, CO 80503
- Signed the 990
- MARY BETH WARD, Director of Operations
- Phone
- (720) 432-7784
- Website
- www.thesparkcreates.org
Mission
To inspire, educate, and empower artists and the community through innovative productions, comprehensive training, and a welcoming support structure for all who create.
Program accomplishments
- Program registrations for educational classes, workshops, and shows. Students work with highly qualified teachers and artistic teams throughout all programs. Our program follows a mentorship model for youth development where students work side by side in an educational setting to grow in their craft.Expenses $674 · revenue $83,507
- Space rentals for creatives. This includes studio and performance space. Artists also supported with resources to help grow their brands. These artists collaborate with The Spark to produce performances and lead educational workshops for the community.Expenses $32,975 · revenue $32,308
- Ticket sales for shows. Our productions and our renters shows are a result of our educational models. Tickets are bought by the community to gain admission to the productions.Expenses $57,840 · revenue $109,924
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 July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | July 31, 2026 | December 15, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | July 31, 2025 | December 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | July 31, 2024 | December 16, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 83-2550120
- 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
- 2019
- Accounting year ends
- July
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $39,005
- Income (IRS master file)
- $302,724
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | July 2025 | $302,724 | $340,603 | $39,005 | XML |
| 990 | July 2024 | $362,046 | $348,415 | $86,949 | XML |
| 990 | July 2023 | $226,772 | $227,581 | $144,961 | XML |
| 990 | July 2022 | $265,777 | $276,097 | $162,500 | IRS |
| 990 | July 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 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 83-2550120).
Questions about THE@SPARK
- What is the EIN of THE@SPARK?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE@SPARK is 83-2550120.
- Is THE@SPARK tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to THE@SPARK tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE@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 THE@SPARK due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE@SPARK last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE@SPARK?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names Dillon Kenyon.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE@SPARK?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does THE@SPARK have?
- On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $302,724, expenses of $340,603 and total assets of $39,005 at year end.
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