EIN 52-1832497

Spark the Journey

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
35
Year formed
1993
Most recent tax filings
2024-06-01
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
$4,248,089
2024
Total expenses
$3,523,372
2024
Total assets
$4,055,712
2024
Num. employees
35
2024

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$249,916
Sunrise Charitable Foundation TrustScholarships & Training Grants$245,000
Bny Mellon Charitable Gift FundTo Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose$187,667
...and 20 more grants received totalling $1,334,833

Personnel at Spark the Journey

NameTitleCompensation
Khari BrownChief Executive Officer$334,235
Brandon WhiteExecutive Director and Secretary$187,522
Lydia BaileyDirector of Talent and Operations$121,800
Justine QuintanaDirector of Programs$126,875

Financials for Spark the Journey

RevenuesFYE 06/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$4,207,039
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$39,844
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-3,128
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$4,334
Total revenues$4,248,089

Form 990s for Spark the Journey

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2024-062025-02-12990View PDF
2023-062024-05-01990View PDF
2022-062023-05-05990View PDF
2021-062022-03-01990View PDF
2020-062021-04-21990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Data update history
March 27, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
March 22, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
January 8, 2025
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $245,000 from Sunrise Charitable Foundation Trust
October 20, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $187,667 from Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund
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/ 
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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