EIN 48-1175467

Sparkwheel

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
114
State
Year formed
1995
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Communities in Schools of Mid-America empowers students to stay in school and achieve in life by surrounding them with a community of support. Throughout the 2021-2022 school year, they reached over 39,000 students and their families through school-wide events or provided them with basic need items such as hygiene products, clothing, food, school supplies, and bus passes while also providing referrals to community resources.
Related structure
Sparkwheel is a subordinate organization under Communities In Schools.
Also known as...
Communities in Schools of Mid-America
Total revenues
$6,740,314
2023
Total expenses
$8,375,226
2023
Total assets
$5,078,435
2023
Num. employees
114
2023

Program areas at Sparkwheel

Through the 2022-2023 school year over 270,615 students and their families were reached through school-wide events, plus 113,318 students and families benefited from basic need items (total 383,933). Basic need items include hygiene items, clothing, food, school supplies, and bus passes. Referrals to community resources were also provided, along with crisis intervention when needed. There are over 280,017 occurrences of participants (students, families, other) attending our school-wide events, while we provided 287,930 basic need items for over 118,995 requests (from students, families, others). We served 3,902 students through individualized case-management support, focusing on needs in academics, behavior, and attendance. Case-managed students achieved progress at following rates during the school year: academics 84%; attendance 74%; and behavior 83%. Also, 99% of these students stayed in school; 95% were promoted to their next grade level, and 82% of eligible seniors graduated. Of that 82% who graduated, we know of 33% that have plans for post-secondary education/military service.

Who funds Sparkwheel

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Chicago Community TrustGeneral Operating Support$4,000,000
School Smart KCTo Support the Out of School Needs of Students in Local District and Charter Schools$230,000
United Way of Kaw ValleyGeneral Support$140,020
...and 17 more grants received

Personnel at Sparkwheel

NameTitleCompensation
Malissa MartinPresident and Chief Executive Officer$145,960
Bobbie Jo RayChief Financial Officer$109,943
Kelly StanfordBoard Member$104,994
Rachel SmithAssociate Vice President of Specialized Programs
Brandon McDonnellProgram Director
...and 5 more key personnel

Financials for Sparkwheel

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$5,342,869
Program services$1,248,740
Investment income and dividends$97,333
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$31,614
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$19,758
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$6,740,314

Form 990s for Sparkwheel

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-04-23990View PDF
2022-062023-04-06990View PDF
2021-062022-04-07990View PDF
2020-062021-04-21990View PDF
2019-062020-10-07990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
May 21, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 20, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Charities Aid Foundation of America
April 19, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
February 4, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Health Forward Foundation
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsEducational service providersFamily service centersChapter / child organizationsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
1919 Delaware St
Lawrence, KS 66046
Metro area
Lawrence, KS
County
Douglas County, KS
Website URL
sparkwheel.org/ 
Phone
(785) 856-5190
IRS details
EIN
48-1175467
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1995
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B90: Educational Services
NAICS code, primary
624190: Individual and Family Services
Parent/child status
Subordinate organization
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