Spark
ORGANIZATION WAS ESTABLISHED TO CHAMPION COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BY FORMING AND LEADING PARTNERSHIPS THAT CREATE, IMPLEMENT AND EVALUATE HOLISTIC REVITALIZATION PROJECTS.
Key facts about Spark
- EIN
- 81-3057920
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $340,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $340,000
- Median grant
- $340,000
- Total assets
- $7,506,474
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.5M
+188.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$340K
+462.4% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$340K
+462.4% YoY
About Spark
Based on IRS filings
Spark is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in OMAHA, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $340K. Net investment income was $113K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 1 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,506,474 | $2,599,787 | $2,864,842 |
| Revenue | $1,457,261 | $758,136 | $853,160 |
| Expenses | $1,255,706 | $1,076,799 | $743,103 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $113,309 | $24,593 | $1,788 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Spark Capital ($340,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SPARK CAPITAL OMAHA, NE | TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED COMMUNITIES | $340,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cammy Watkins | President | 2 | — |
| Jeffrey Kemp | Vice President | 2 | — |
| Oj Spooner | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Hobson Powell | Director | 1 | — |
| Dr Ralph Lassiter | Director | 1 | — |
| Kendra Ringenberg | Director | 1 | — |
| Chad Clauser | Director | 1 | — |
| Athena Ramos | Director | 1 | — |
| Nancy Pridal | Director | 1 | — |
| Annette Smith | Director | 1 | — |
| Buey Tut | Chief Executive Officer | 22 | $141,672 |
| Angela Smith | Senior Director | 22 | $136,500 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spark?
Spark is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in OMAHA, NE. It holds $7.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Spark?
As of 2024, Spark holds $7.5M in total assets with $1.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grant totaling $340K in 2024.
Where does Spark operate?
Spark has awarded grants in Nebraska.
What size grants does Spark award?
In 2024, Spark awarded 1 grant totaling $340K — an average of about $340K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Spark's EIN?
Spark's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3057920. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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