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EIN 94-2934350

Spark Larkspur Schools Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
4
City
Larkspur
State
California
Year formed
1980
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
B80: Student Services and Organizations of Students
Description
The Spark Larkspur Schools Foundation provides financial aid and support through gifts, grants, or loans for selected programs that further educational and related needs of minors and adults. It raises funds to bridge the gap between public funding and the true costs of a well-rounded education for the students in the Corte Madera Larkspur School district, educates parents, businesses, and concerned residents about the financial requirements.
Also known as...
Corte Madera Larkspur School Foundation
Total revenues
$1,370,342
2023
Total expenses
$1,509,728
2023
Total assets
$783,241
2023
Num. employees
4
2023

Program areas at Spark Larkspur Schools Foundation

The larkspur-corte Madera Schools Foundation (Spark) raises money to support programs that are at risk due to ongoing budget cuts. Spark raises $1.5m annually for our approximately 1,200 students and provides access for every student to programs including music, art, science, technology/engineering and wellness/counseling at all three Schools plus spanish and leadership at hall middle School. Funds are used to pay for salaries and benefits for 14 teachers and staff as well as materials and supplies for 12 Spark funded programs.

Who funds Spark Larkspur Schools Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
American Online Giving FoundationGeneral Support$105,644
The Blackbaud Giving FundGeneral Support$36,914
Schwab Charitable FundEducation$25,675
...and 11 more grants received

Personnel at Spark Larkspur Schools Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Dr Brett GeithmanSuperintendent
Sara RybaExecutive Director$111,344
Beth MitchellOperations Director$0
Jennifer GinsburgMarketing and Communications Director
Barbara SnyderBookkeeper
...and 12 more key personnel

Financials for Spark Larkspur Schools Foundation

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,426,291
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$68
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-60,742
Net income from gaming activities$4,725
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,370,342

Form 990s for Spark Larkspur Schools Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-15990View PDF
2022-062023-10-05990View PDF
2022-062023-09-12990View PDF
2022-062023-05-15990View PDF
2021-062023-10-05990View PDF
...and 14 more Form 990s
Data update history
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $36,914 from The Blackbaud Giving Fund
August 7, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
July 10, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $105,644 from American Online Giving Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSchoolsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Provides grantsFundraising eventsPeer-to-peer fundraisingState / local levelGala fundraisersFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
230 Doherty Dr
Larkspur, CA 94939
Metro area
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
County
Marin County, CA
Website URL
sparkschools.org/ 
Phone
(415) 927-7273
IRS details
EIN
94-2934350
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1980
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B80: Student Services and Organizations of Students
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
040519
FTB Entity ID
0957574
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-12-04
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