EIN 52-1832497

Spark the Journey

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
34
Year formed
1993
Most recent tax filings
2022-06-01
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
$4,620,735
2022
Total expenses
$3,348,557
2022
Total assets
$4,089,661
2022
Num. employees
34
2022

Program areas at Spark the Journey

Spark the Journey believes that a community of support changes the outcomes of the young adults we serve, so we create an environment where they can engage with the community and learn the importance of building and maintaining relationships. This skill alone helps them gain an understanding of networks as tools for success and exposes them to new and exciting possibilities in their educational and professional lives. 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 need to thrive in school or in their career. For Spark the Journey program participants seeking a college education, they are provided with wrap-around services and programs such as free sat classes and subject-specific tutoring, individualized college advising, application assistance, case management, scholarships, fafsa application assistance, resume revision, professional networking, internship and externship experiences, career exploration days, and direct financial support. For Spark the Journey program participants seeking an alternate path to career success, we provide case management, resume revision, professional networking, internship and externship experiences, career exploration days, and direct financial support.

Who funds Spark the Journey

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
National Philanthropic TrustEducation$418,000
Sunrise Charitable Foundation TrustScholarships & Training Grants$200,000
The Hanley FoundationTo Fulfill the Charitable Purpose$133,000
...and 21 more grants received totalling $1,373,864

Personnel at Spark the Journey

NameTitleCompensation
Khari BrownChief Executive Officer$311,340
Marcus BraxtonChief Operating Officer$159,597
Brandon WhiteExecutive Director / Vice President / Chief Program Officer$171,627
Danielle TylerCommunications and Marketing Director
Chrissey NguyenDevelopment Director
...and 10 more key personnel

Financials for Spark the Journey

RevenuesFYE 06/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$4,654,501
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$14,533
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$360
Net income from fundraising events$-64,296
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$15,637
Total revenues$4,620,735

Form 990s for Spark the Journey

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-062023-05-05990View PDF
2021-062022-03-01990View PDF
2020-062021-04-21990View PDF
2019-062020-09-01990View PDF
2018-062019-07-31990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

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Data update history
June 12, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
May 23, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
May 8, 2023
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $93,333 from Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund
November 9, 2022
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
August 3, 2022
Received grants
Identified 9 new grant, including a grant for $90,000 from The Hanley Foundation
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsNational levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsGala fundraisersTax deductible donations
General information
Address
609 H St Ne 500
Washington, DC 20002
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
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
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