Nonprofit · EIN 91-1898141
SPARK MUSEUM OF ELECTRICAL INVENTION
Tax-exempt · BELLINGHAM, WA 98225
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,968,486 | $299,455 | $2,669,031 | $2,927,386 | $5,268 | $2,922,118 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $333,956 | $257,880 | $76,076 | $253,293 | $206 | $253,087 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,768,798
- of which government grants
- $25,612
- Program service revenue
- $195,809
- Investment income
- $0
- Net rental income
- $1,492
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$14,505
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $11,134
- Other revenue
- $3,879
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $38,649
- Other salaries and wages
- $91,904
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $142,712
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $9,821
- Occupancy
- $40,259
- Depreciation
- $31,646
- Program services (functional)
- $169,119
- Management and general (functional)
- $99,158
- Fundraising (functional)
- $31,178
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $253,293
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,927,386
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,268
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,922,118
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,791,596
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,874,520
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $47,598
- Gross receipts
- $2,998,703
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 28
- Year formed
- 1985
- State of legal domicile
- WA
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abby Whatley | Director of Programs Officer | 40 | $38,649 |
| John Jenkins | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| Deborah Hanuscin | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Geoff Vogel | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Annette Bagely | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Catherine Clark | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mark Chestnut | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Patricia McDonnell | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Peter Frazier | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN JENKINS | PRESIDENT/CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| MARK CHESTNUT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GEOFFREY VOGEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CATHERINE CLARK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE FORBES | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DEBORAH HANUSCIN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SANDY WARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1312 BAY ST, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-4322
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- John Jenkins, 1312 Bay St, Bellingham, WA 982254322
- Signed the 990
- John Jenkins, Board Chair
- Phone
- (360) 738-3886
- Website
- www.sparkmuseum.org
- Return prepared by
- WERSEN NONPROFIT CPAS LLC
Mission
An interactive museum offering educational experiences for audiences of all ages through galleries and public progeams that illustrate the development and use of electricity, radio and the related inventions that changed the course of human history.
Program accomplishments
- The Museum offers interactive education experiences to the public through the care and interpretation of a historical collection of electrical artifacts. Visitors experience docent-led tours and live shows to make the collection come alive. Student and youth groups visit from all over the state for field trips and educational opportunities. Professional development opportunities are provided for teachers via online resources and in-person trainings. We also participate in outreach and community events to further spread science literacy and encourage lifelong learning.Expenses $169,119 · revenue $208,435
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 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 91-1898141
- 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
- 1998
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A570)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,927,386
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,998,703
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,968,486 | $299,455 | $2,927,386 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $333,956 | $257,880 | $253,293 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $331,337 | $247,062 | $181,153 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 91-1898141).
Questions about SPARK MUSEUM OF ELECTRICAL INVENTION
- What is the EIN of SPARK MUSEUM OF ELECTRICAL INVENTION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SPARK MUSEUM OF ELECTRICAL INVENTION is 91-1898141.
- Is SPARK MUSEUM OF ELECTRICAL INVENTION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
- Are donations to SPARK MUSEUM OF ELECTRICAL INVENTION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SPARK MUSEUM OF ELECTRICAL INVENTION 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 MUSEUM OF ELECTRICAL INVENTION 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 SPARK MUSEUM OF ELECTRICAL INVENTION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of SPARK MUSEUM OF ELECTRICAL INVENTION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names John Jenkins.
- Who are the officers and directors of SPARK MUSEUM OF ELECTRICAL INVENTION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $38,649 (Abby Whatley, Director of Programs).
- How much revenue does SPARK MUSEUM OF ELECTRICAL INVENTION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,968,486, expenses of $299,455 and total assets of $2,927,386 at year end.
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