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EIN 83-3595839

Spark Photonics Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
4
City
Waltham
State
Massachusetts
Year formed
2019
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
U40: Engineering and Technology Research, Services
Description
The Spark Photonics Foundation promotes scientific innovation in the field of photonics by supporting education and research and development. They develop an integrated photonics ecosystem as a resource for industry leaders, start-ups, and educational institutions. Their programs include promoting scientific innovation.
Total revenues
$298,800
2023
Total expenses
$293,403
2023
Total assets
$148,723
2023
Num. employees
4
2023

Program areas at Spark Photonics Foundation

Spark Photonics Foundation focuses on stem education and outreach to students and professionals, introducing the exciting fields of Photonics, semiconductors, and advanced manufacturing to the next generation of u.s. workers.

Who funds Spark Photonics Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Carmel Family FoundationSpecifically To Assist in the Stem Program at Waltham High School in Waltham Ma$5,000

Personnel at Spark Photonics Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Kevin McComberClerk$36,613
Al KapoorPresident , Director$0
Julie PierceTreasurer$0

Financials for Spark Photonics Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$101,372
Program services$192,800
Investment income and dividends$3,494
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$1,134
Total revenues$298,800

Form 990s for Spark Photonics Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-15990View PDF
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-05-13990EZView PDF
2020-122021-03-26990EZView PDF
2019-122020-08-28990EZView PDF
Data update history
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from The Carmel Family Foundation
January 22, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2021
May 10, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Corporate foundationsResearch centersCharities
Issues
Science and technology
Characteristics
Conducts researchReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
303 Wyman St Suite 300
Waltham, MA 02451
Metro area
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
County
Middlesex County, MA
Website URL
sparkphotonics.org/ 
Phone
(617) 519-6050
IRS details
EIN
83-3595839
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2019
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
U40: Engineering and Technology Research, Services
NAICS code, primary
5417: Scientific Research and Development Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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