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EIN 52-1832497

Spark the Journey

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
45
City
Washington
State
District of Columbia
Year formed
1993
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
B82: Scholarships, Student Financial Aid Services
Description
Spark the Journey is a non-profit organization that provides mentorship and a community of support for young adults from Washington D.C.'s low-income neighborhoods to chart their own paths to achieving college and career success. We believe that building and maintaining relationships is crucial, so we create an environment where these young adults can engage with the community. Our mission is to support students in the academic middle through high school and college, so they can graduate with the skills and experiences needed to thrive in sustainable careers.
Also known as...
Capital Partners for Education
Total revenues
$2,817,462
2023
Total expenses
$3,781,899
2023
Total assets
$3,345,708
2023
Num. employees
45
2023

Program areas at Spark the Journey

Spark the Journey believes that a community of support changes the where they can engage with the community and learn the importance of building and maintaining relationships.we match our program participants with a dedicated mentor. Each mentee and mentor pair are supported by a Spark the Journey team member who serves as a resource and support system to help ensure they are cultivating meaningful relationships and developing the skills they will need to thrive in college and the workplace.

Who funds Spark the Journey

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
National Philanthropic TrustEducation$249,916
Bny Mellon Charitable Gift FundTo Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose$187,667
The Hanley FoundationTo Fulfill the Charitable Purpose$176,000
...and 21 more grants received totalling $1,310,864

Personnel at Spark the Journey

NameTitleCompensation
Khari BrownChief Executive Officer$329,410
Brandon WhiteExecutive Director and Secretary / Executive Director / Vice President / Chief Program Officer$181,755
Justine QuintanaDirector of Programs$113,462
Theodore SchwabFounder and Chairman Emeritus$0
Mary BushBoard Chair$0
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for Spark the Journey

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,880,601
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$24,217
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-87,356
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$2,817,462

Form 990s for Spark the Journey

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-01990View PDF
2022-062023-05-05990View PDF
2021-062022-03-01990View PDF
2020-062021-04-21990View PDF
2019-062020-09-01990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
August 19, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 13, 2024
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $176,000 from The Hanley Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 9 new grant, including a grant for $165,000 from Sunrise Charitable Foundation Trust
December 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $150,000 from The Ceres Foundation
July 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 14 new grant, including a grant for $200,000 from Sunrise Charitable Foundation Trust
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsNational levelReceives government fundingProvides scholarshipsGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
609 H St Ne 500
Washington, DC 20002
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
District of Columbia, DC
Website URL
sparkthejourney.org/ 
Phone
(202) 682-6020
IRS details
EIN
52-1832497
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1993
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B82: Scholarships, Student Financial Aid Services
NAICS code, primary
6116: Other Schools and Instruction
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
CT0259349
FTB Entity ID
4175494
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-10-16
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