NonprofitsSpark Newton Corporation Dba Spark Newton

Recreation & Sports

Spark Newton Corporation Dba Spark Newton

NEWTON CENTER, MA

Total revenue

$230K

Total expenses

$207K

Net assets

$289K

Grants received

$170K

16 grants

EIN

222793743

Tax year

2024

Mission

Founded in 1989, Spark Newton is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to build community through free arts and culture events, engaging public art, and enlivened public spaces.

Programs

5 programs

Festivals - Coordination of multiple arts related events throughout the year.

Expenses: $30K

Financial Support for City of Newton - Direct financial support for free community programming including Artful Piano Project, summer concerts and other activities organized by the PR&C's Newton Cultural Development Department

Expenses: $14K

Community Micro Grants - Award of community micro grants to artists, art organization and community groups for arts & culture, service and beautification projects.

Expenses: $7KGrants: $7K

Beautification - Fund planting of trees and flowers in public areas of the city.

Expenses: $4K

Public Art - Support local artists through organizing art exhibitions throughout the year.

Expenses: $4K

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$194K
Program service revenue$2K
Investment income$6K
Other revenue$28K
Total revenue$230K

Expenses

Grants paid$7K
Salaries & benefits$60K
Fundraising
Other expenses$140K
Total expenses$207K
Total assets$289K
Net assets$289K

People

16 listed

NameRoleCompensation

Howard Sholkin

Clerk

Board

2 hrs/wk

Barbara Darnell

Director

Board

1 hrs/wk

Sue Chapman

Director

Board

1 hrs/wk

Phillip Dawes

Director

Board

1 hrs/wk

John Rice

Director

Board

1 hrs/wk

Gloria Gavris

Director

Board

1 hrs/wk

Meryl Kessler

Chairperson

Board

15 hrs/wk

Enid Dinny Starr

Treasurer

Board

8 hrs/wk

Damien Chaviano

Director

Board

1 hrs/wk

Janet Porcaro

Director

Board

1 hrs/wk

Emily O'Neil

Director

Board

1 hrs/wk

Jim Simons

Director

Board

1 hrs/wk

Mark Ravera

Director

Board

1 hrs/wk

Marion Golin

Director

Board

1 hrs/wk

Amy Dain

Director

Board

1 hrs/wk

Randall Yee

Vice Chair

Board

8 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 16 of 16

FromAmountPurposeYear
$6K
Program Support
2024
$14K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2023
$14K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2022
$10K
Operating Support/Annual Fund
2022
$7K
COMMUNITY BENEFIT PROGRAM
2022
$14K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
$14K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
$12K
COMMUNITY BENEFIT PROGRAM
2021
$10K
Operating Support/Annual Fund
2020
$7K
COMMUNITY BENEFIT PROGRAM
2020
$7K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2020
$8K
COMMUNITY BENEFIT PROGRAM
2019
$6K
COMMUNITY BENEFIT PROGRAM
2017

Funded by

$170K from 6 funders · 16 grants · 2017–2024

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund

$62K · 5 grants · 2020–2023

Mass General Brigham Incorporated &

$39K · 5 grants · 2017–2022

Boston Foundation Inc

$20K · 2 grants · 2020–2022

The Boston Athletic Association

$20K · 1 grant · 2021

GivenGain Foundation USA

$6K · 1 grant · 2024

Details

EIN222793743
NTEE codeN32
Subsection03
Ruling date1987-05
Formed1992
Employees1
Volunteers50
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