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Nonprofit · EIN 85-2845694

SPARKING STEAM LLC

Also known as A LITTLE BIT OF HOPE

Tax-exempt · BENTONVILLE, AR 72712

Financials

$54K$128K2023$153K$40K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SPARKING STEAM LLC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990-EZ$152,509$40,334$112,175$129,648$0$129,648
December 31, 2023990-EZ$54,154$127,927-$73,773$17,473–$17,473
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$152,509

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$200
Printing, publications and postage
$170
Other expenses
$39,964
Program services (functional)
$37,824

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$17,473
Total assets, end of year
$129,648
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$129,648
Cash, savings and investments
$129,648
Gross receipts
$152,509

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
FLOYD W SMITH IICHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER10$0
MELVIN MILLERCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER10$0
GARY SIMMSCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER10$0
JUSTIN SIMPSONCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER10$0
AMANDA WHITEDIRECTOR OF MARKETING & COMMUNICA10$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
FLOYD W SMITH IICHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER10$0
MELVIN MILLERCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER10$0
GARY SIMMSCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER10$0
JUSTIN SIMPSONCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER10$0
AMANDA WHITEDIRECTOR OF MARKETING & COMMUNICA10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 1125, BENTONVILLE, AR 72712-1125
In care of
% A LITTLE BIT OF HOPE
Signed the 990-EZ
MELVIN MILLER, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Phone
(803) 609-7314
Return prepared by
G E BELL LLC

Mission

SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING ARTS AND MATH

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • This event impacted 1000 elementary through high school students. Students learned to think like coders, safeguard data, and strengthen their digital citizenship skills.
    Expenses $20,239
  • This challenge impacted 300 students. The program created an inclusive environment for individuals in STEM related fields to explore problem solving in real-world scenarios.
    Expenses $10,568
  • The DC Immersion Event that impacted 700 k-12 students from 3 states. Students were exposed to STEAM related activities such as coding, science, technology, aviation, and drones.
    Expenses $5,750
  • DESCRIBED in SCHEDULE O
    Expenses $1,267

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for SPARKING STEAM LLC

Due May 15, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
85-2845694
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
2021
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$129,648
Income (IRS master file)
$152,509

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2024$152,509$40,334$129,648XML
990-EZDecember 2023$54,154$127,927$17,473XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 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 85-2845694).

Questions about SPARKING STEAM LLC

What is the EIN of SPARKING STEAM LLC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SPARKING STEAM LLC is 85-2845694.
Is SPARKING STEAM LLC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
Are donations to SPARKING STEAM LLC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SPARKING STEAM LLC 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 SPARKING STEAM LLC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did SPARKING STEAM LLC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
Who are the officers and directors of SPARKING STEAM LLC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does SPARKING STEAM LLC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $152,509, expenses of $40,334 and total assets of $129,648 at year end.

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