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EIN 36-4201897

Sparkforce

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Elgin
State
Illinois
Year formed
1997
Most recent tax filings
2025-12-01
NTEE code, primary
T30: Public Foundations
Description
Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs engages, nurtures, and excites individuals of all ages in the pursuit of careers in manufacturing through its mission. The foundation issues grants to organizations that conduct manufacturing day camps for children and scholarships to college and trade school students. In total, the foundation provided 165 camp grants to organizations nationwide and in Canada totaling $283,500, issued 62 scholarships totaling $95,500, and received donated services and use of facilities totaling $633,140 which are used to support its mission.
Also known as...
Nutsbolts&thingamajigsthe Foundation of Fabricators&manufacturers Association International; Manufacturers Association International; Nby the Foundation of Fma International
Total revenues
$2,743,576
2025
Total expenses
$1,650,983
2025
Total assets
$8,824,613
2025
Num. employees
0
2025

Program areas at Sparkforce

The foundation provided 319 camp grants to organizations nationwide totaling $918,696. The foundation also issued 105 scholarships totaling $210,000.the foundation also received donated services and use of facilities totaling $1,120,072 which are not included in the expenses above for the program.

Grants made by Sparkforce

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Workshops for WarriorsTo Install A Concrete Slab To House A New Piece of Equipment Donated By Amada.$6,000

Who funds Sparkforce

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Pew Charitable Trusts (Pew)Daf Grant$100,000
Subway Cares FoundationGeneral Fund$25,000
DAFgiving360Education$10,000
...and 5 more grants received

Financials for Sparkforce

RevenuesFYE 12/2025
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,627,826
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$144,270
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$34,811
Net income from fundraising events$-63,331
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$2,743,576

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Data update history
July 17, 2026
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025
June 22, 2026
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
June 21, 2026
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,500 from Briscoe Family Foundation
April 21, 2026
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from The Pew Charitable Trusts (Pew)
February 5, 2026
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Columbus Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Legally formed as corporationProvides grantsFundraising eventsNational levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2135 Point Blvd
Elgin, IL 60123
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
Kane County, IL
Website URL
fmamfg.org/foundation 
Phone
(815) 227-8249
IRS details
EIN
36-4201897
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1997
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
T30: Public Foundations
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - In Process
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
120218
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2026-08-19
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