EIN 48-1175467

SparkWheel

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
107
State
Year formed
1995
Most recent tax filings
2024-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Communities in Schools of Mid-America empowers students to stay in school and achieve in life by surrounding them with a community of support. Throughout the 2021-2022 school year, they reached over 39,000 students and their families through school-wide events or provided them with basic need items such as hygiene products, clothing, food, school supplies, and bus passes while also providing referrals to community resources.
Also known as...
Communities in Schools of Mid-America
Total revenues
$6,308,498
2024
Total expenses
$7,633,378
2024
Total assets
$3,722,544
2024
Num. employees
107
2024

Program areas at SparkWheel

Our 2023-24 impact: during the 2023-24 school year, we served schools with a combined enrollment of over 31,500 students. Through our school-wide support programs, we distributed more than 300,000 essential needs items, including food, clothing, hygiene products, school supplies, bus passes, and referrals to community resources (including crisis intervention support). Our family engagement activities reached over 8,600 family and household members, strengthening the connection between home and school. Students participated in over 36,700 instances of enrichment activities, while life skills were shared over 11,800 times. Beyond school-wide supports, we provided targeted, individual services to 3,394 caseload students, resulting in over 37,400 individual goal-related supports. Outcomes for these students include: 99% remained enrolled in school 99% were promoted to the next grade level 97% of seniors graduated 39% of graduating seniors pursued post-secondary education or military servicecaseload students with specific individual goals achieved the following: 87% improved in academics 76% improved in attendance 84% improved in behavior 72% improved in life skillsin our post-secondary programs, 93% of caseload students were retained or graduated from their enrolled institutions.

Who funds SparkWheel

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
School Smart KCOut of School Needs for Students in Local District and Charter Schools$165,000
National Philanthropic TrustEnvironment, Animals$120,000
National Philanthropic TrustEducation$100,000
...and 14 more grants received

Financials for SparkWheel

RevenuesFYE 06/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$4,839,595
Program services$1,277,543
Investment income and dividends$138,865
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$33,552
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$18,943
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$6,308,498
Data update history
July 14, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
July 13, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
June 27, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
May 29, 2025
Received grants
Identified 11 new grant, including a grant for $165,000 from School Smart KC
November 23, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $140,020 from United Way of Kaw Valley
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsEducational service providersFamily service centersCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1919 Delaware St
Lawrence, KS 66046
Metro area
Lawrence, KS
County
Douglas County, KS
Website URL
sparkwheel.org/ 
Phone
(785) 856-5190
IRS details
EIN
48-1175467
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1995
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B90: Educational Services
NAICS code, primary
624190: Individual and Family Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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