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
Personnel at Spark the Journey
Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
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Khari Brown | Chief Executive Officer | $334,235 | 2025-02-12 |
Brandon White | Executive Director and Secretary | $187,522 | 2024-06-30 |
Lydia Bailey | Director of Talent and Operations | $121,800 | 2024-06-30 |
Justine Quintana | Director of Programs | $126,875 | 2024-06-30 |
Financials for Spark the Journey
Revenues | FYE 06/2024 | FYE 06/2023 | % Change |
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Total grants, contributions, etc. | $4,207,039 | $2,880,601 | 46% |
Program services | $0 | $0 | - |
Investment income and dividends | $39,844 | $24,217 | 64.5% |
Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from fundraising events | $-3,128 | $-87,356 | 96.4% |
Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
Miscellaneous revenues | $4,334 | $0 | 999% |
Total revenues | $4,248,089 | $2,817,462 | 50.8% |
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Food Education Fund | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $2,235,219 |
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New Futures | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $1,762,627 |
Minds Matter Colorado | 501(c)(3) | Denver, CO | $1,306,179 |
College Bound | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $1,258,197 |
Rowan County Crosby Scholars Community Partnership | 501(c)(3) | Winston Salem, NC | $1,420,800 |
Haystack Mountain School of Crafts | 501(c)(3) | Deer Isle, ME | $2,257,534 |
Marian and Edward Macdowell | 501(c)(3) | Peterborough, NH | $9,175,341 |
Poynter Institute | 501(c)(3) | St Petersburg, FL | $15,869,602 |
Up2Us Sports | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $7,642,554 |
Data update history
March 27, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
March 22, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
August 19, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsNational levelReceives government fundingProvides scholarshipsGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 609 H St Ne 500
- Washington, DC 20002
- Metro area
- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- County
- District of Columbia, DC
- Website URL
- sparkthejourney.org/Â
- 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
California AB-488 details
- AB 488 status
- May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
- Charity Registration status
- Current
- FTB status revoked
- Not revoked
- AG Registration Number
- CT0259349
- FTB Entity ID
- 4175494
- AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
- 2025-05-21
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