EIN 26-4035530

The Spero Project

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
80
Year formed
2009
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
The Spero Project provides supportive services to resettled refugees and asylum seekers in Oklahoma City. It educates the broader community about issues impacting refugees and asylum seekers, and develops partnerships between the refugee, asylum-seeking communities and organizations. More than 370 students (pre-k to 12th) are enrolled in the Spero Transitional Education Program (STEP) for full-day, educational programming in a culturally responsive setting for students living in temporary housing. Programming focuses on English language acquisition.
Total revenues
$3,351,059
2023
20192020202120222023$0$2m$4m
Total expenses
$3,676,682
2023
20192020202120222023$0$2m$4m
Total assets
$1,270,896
2023
20192020202120222023$0$1m$2m
Num. employees
80
2023
2019202020212022202304080

Program areas at The Spero Project

204 individuals served through employment support services, 821 individuals served through medical and mental health navigation and support including assistance with translation, transportation, and scheduling support, 281 heads of households supported through housing stability support including sourcing housing and navigating leasing processes, 240 individuals participating in wellness/adjustment groups, 310 individuals active in adult education classes including english language and employment/life skills classes, 53 students in citizenship education classes, 383 students participating in student support programming including after school programs and educational summer programs, 183 children participating in early childhood education programming, 73 youth participating in youth mentoring programming.

Grants made by The Spero Project

GranteeAmount
Odyssey Leadership Academy$10,000

Who funds The Spero Project

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Signatry / Servant FoundationCommunity Development$1,049,000
Oklahoma Bar Foundation (OBF)Refugee Legal Support Services$100,000
GofundmeorgAfghanistan Welcome.us$50,000
...and 3 more grants received

Personnel at The Spero Project

NameTitleCompensation
Kim BandyChief Executive Officer$45,000
Brad BandyDirector$80,744

Financials for The Spero Project

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$3,350,119
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$771
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$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$169
Total revenues$3,351,059

Form 990s for The Spero Project

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-07990View PDF
2022-122023-11-13990View PDF
2021-122022-11-14990View PDF
2020-122021-11-03990View PDF
2019-122021-03-01990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s

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Data update history
January 8, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
July 16, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $1,049,000 from The Signatry
January 23, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 28, 2023
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $1,300,319 from The Signatry
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Employment organizationsFamily service centersCharities
Issues
EducationHuman servicesJobs and employment
Characteristics
Receives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
4045 NW 64th St
Oklahoma City, OK 73116
Metro area
Oklahoma City, OK
County
Oklahoma County, OK
Website URL
thesperoproject.com/ 
Phone
(405) 312-6705
IRS details
EIN
26-4035530
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2009
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
J20: Employment Procurement Assistance and Job Training
NAICS code, primary
624230: Emergency and Relief Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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