Sparks Volleyball Academy
Sparks Volleyball Academy strives to teach and develop youth and amateur volleyball players on the fundamentals of the sport and onto more intermediate and advanced skills should they desire to compete at higher levels. During this process, we also place emphasis on the attributes of being a great Team Captain Captain (i.e. honest, encouraging, respectful, passionate, hardworking and competitive) and on the importance of teamwork. Our goal with this combination of coaching and mentoring is to teach players the sport of volleyball and the characteristics of being a model citizen, teammate, student, competitor, and someday possibly a parent, co-worker, and great friend.
Sparks Volleyball Academy at a glance
In short: Sparks Volleyball Academy gave $25K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $25,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $12,500
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $68,400
- -32.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (50% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Sparks Volleyball Academy funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention ($13K). Together the top 2 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention New York, NY | Donation of net proceeds from the Micah Sparks Memorial Volleyball Tournament. | $12,500 |
| Camp IdRaHaJe Bailey, CO | Sparks Volleyball Academy made a cash donation of $12,500 to Camp IdRaHaJe. These were the net proceeds from the Micah Sparks Memorial Volleyball Tournament. | $12,500 |
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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 | $68,400 | $297,803 | $314,654 | $25,000 | 2 | $87 |
| 2024 | $101,038 | $235,945 | $220,219 | — | — | $121 |
About Sparks Volleyball Academy
Based on IRS filings
Sparks Volleyball Academy is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Castle Rock, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $68K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $25K. Net investment income was $87.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sparks Volleyball Academy is led by Ronald Sparks, President & CEO on every filing since 2024; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ronald Sparks
President & CEO
On filings since 2024
20 hrs/week
$10K (2024) → $19K (2025)
Kahala Sparks
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
$3K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $19K, to Ronald Sparks (President/CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Sparks Volleyball Academy
How much does Sparks Volleyball Academy give each year?
Sparks Volleyball Academy gave $25K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Sparks Volleyball Academy?
Sparks Volleyball Academy reported $68K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $298K.
What is Sparks Volleyball Academy?
Sparks Volleyball Academy is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Castle Rock, CO. It holds $68K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Sparks Volleyball Academy operate?
Sparks Volleyball Academy has awarded grants in Colorado, New York.
What is Sparks Volleyball Academy's EIN?
Sparks Volleyball Academy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3193843. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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