Social Physical and Academic Resources for Kids
Social Physical and Academic Resources for Kids (SPARK) is a public charity based in Davison, Michigan, formed in 2017. It supports education, athletics and physical fitness, and cultural enrichment, including performing and creative arts.
Social Physical and Academic Resources for Kids at a glance
In short: Social Physical and Academic Resources for Kids gave $731K across 51 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $730,822
- +2.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 51
- +34.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,330
- -23.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,713
- Total assets
- $568,218
- +1.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (73% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Social Physical and Academic Resources for Kids
- Contact
Mailing address: 619 Oda St, Davison, MI 48423
Phone: (810) 908-0107
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Social Physical and Academic Resources for Kids funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Movement Project Dance Center ($60K). Together the top 10 received $333K.
Grant Size Distribution
141 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 130 grants of 141 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
SPARK is based in Davison, Michigan. In 2025, 73% of its grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan. Other leading recipient states were Oregon (6%), Nebraska (4%), Massachusetts (3%), and New York (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 51 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Social Physical and Academic Resources for Kids gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $39K (2021) to $731K (2025). In 2025 it made 51 grants totaling $731K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Movement Project Dance Center Washington, MI | Athletics | $59,526 |
| Aidvantage Portland, OR | Education | $43,379 |
| Summit Dance Collective Flint, MI | Athletics | $41,640 |
| Karens School of Dance Highland, MI | Athletics | $35,281 |
| Michigan Dance Alliance Canton, MI | Athletics | $31,138 |
| St Johns Catholic Church Davison, MI | Education | $26,590 |
| Esbd Swartz Creek, MI | Athletics | $25,772 |
| Powers Catholic High School Flint, MI | Education | $25,183 |
| Nelnet Omaha, NE | Education | $23,514 |
| Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | Education | $21,157 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $568,218 | $1,002,865 | $992,584 | $730,822 | 51 | $863 |
| 2024 | $557,937 | $1,082,816 | $1,010,984 | $710,958 | 38 | $766 |
| 2023 | $486,105 | $1,055,082 | $926,374 | $653,289 | 27 | — |
| 2022 | $357,397 | $737,851 | $545,450 | $402,165 | 21 | — |
| 2021 | $164,996 | $222,748 | $106,954 | $39,460 | 4 | — |
| 2019 | $87,314 | $187,682 | $176,463 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
SPARK’s stated mission is: “Members provide volunteer services at sports and entertainment venue concession stands to raise funds to support the education and responsibility of all students in academics, athletics, and cultural enrichment in the way of performing and creative arts.”
The organization’s 2025 filing says it supported athletics and physical fitness instruction and expenses for 205 groups, education expenses for 183 entities, and cultural enrichment activities for 36 organizations. It states that only organizations devoted to advancing athletics, education, and performing and creative arts are eligible to receive contributions from funds raised by SPARK volunteers.
Examples of supported organizations include Utica Athletic Boosters, which describes itself as a volunteer organization supporting Utica High School athletes, primarily by fundraising for uniforms, supplies, and event costs. Michigan State University describes its mission as helping students get college scholarships. Emerson College says its mission is to educate and elevate artists, communicators, scholars, and professionals for the betterment of humanity.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, SPARK reported 51 grants totaling $730,822. Grant amounts ranged from $5,233 to $59,526, with a median of $9,713.
Among the largest reported grants were $59,526 to Movement Project Dance Center for athletics; $43,379 to Aidvantage for education; $41,640 to Summit Dance Collective for athletics; $35,281 to Karens School of Dance for athletics; and $31,138 to Michigan Dance Alliance for athletics. Other notable grants included $26,590 to St Johns Catholic Church for education, $25,772 to ESBD for athletics, and $25,183 to Powers Catholic High School for education.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Merri Mortimer as President - Coordinator, Janet Hughes as Treasurer, and Steve Lau as VP.
Social Physical and Academic Resources for Kids is led by Merri Mortimer, President - Coordinator since 2024 (on filings since 2019); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Merri Mortimer
President - Coordinator
Vice President → Vice President - Coordinator, 2023
Vice President - Coordinator → President - Coordinator, 2024
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janet Hughes
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Lau
Vice President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Chris Weaver (2019–2023) — President
- Former: Lisa Gayari (2019–2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Social Physical and Academic Resources for Kids
How much does Social Physical and Academic Resources for Kids give each year?
Social Physical and Academic Resources for Kids gave $731K across 51 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $711K across 38 grants.
What is Social Physical and Academic Resources for Kids's typical grant size?
Social Physical and Academic Resources for Kids's median grant in 2025 was $9,713, and its average grant was $14,330, across 51 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Social Physical and Academic Resources for Kids give grants?
Social Physical and Academic Resources for Kids gives mostly in Michigan: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Oregon (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Shelby TWP, MI (4 grants), Flint, MI (3 grants), Grand Blanc, MI (3 grants) and Davison, MI (2 grants).
Does Social Physical and Academic Resources for Kids give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 51 grants with a stated purpose on Social Physical and Academic Resources for Kids's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (32 grants) and "Athletics" (19 grants).
Who are Social Physical and Academic Resources for Kids's largest grantees?
Social Physical and Academic Resources for Kids's largest 2025 grantees include Movement Project Dance Center ($59,526), Aidvantage ($43,379) and Summit Dance Collective ($41,640), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Social Physical and Academic Resources for Kids?
Social Physical and Academic Resources for Kids reported $568K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.0M.
What does Social Physical and Academic Resources for Kids fund?
SPARK’s stated mission is: “Members provide volunteer services at sports and entertainment venue concession stands to raise funds to support the education and responsibility of all students in academics, athletics, and cultural enrichment in the way of performing and creative arts.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Social Physical and Academic Resources for Kids?
Social Physical and Academic Resources for Kids has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Social Physical and Academic Resources for Kids's EIN?
Social Physical and Academic Resources for Kids's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4104111. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 21, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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