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.
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
Community Micro Grants - Award of community micro grants to artists, art organization and community groups for arts & culture, service and beautification projects.
Beautification - Fund planting of trees and flowers in public areas of the city.
Public Art - Support local artists through organizing art exhibitions throughout the year.
Financials
FY 2024
Revenue
Expenses
People
16 listed
Howard Sholkin
Clerk
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2 hrs/wk
Barbara Darnell
Director
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1 hrs/wk
Sue Chapman
Director
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1 hrs/wk
Phillip Dawes
Director
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1 hrs/wk
John Rice
Director
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1 hrs/wk
Gloria Gavris
Director
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1 hrs/wk
Meryl Kessler
Chairperson
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15 hrs/wk
Enid Dinny Starr
Treasurer
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8 hrs/wk
Damien Chaviano
Director
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1 hrs/wk
Janet Porcaro
Director
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1 hrs/wk
Emily O'Neil
Director
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1 hrs/wk
Jim Simons
Director
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1 hrs/wk
Mark Ravera
Director
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1 hrs/wk
Marion Golin
Director
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1 hrs/wk
Amy Dain
Director
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1 hrs/wk
Randall Yee
Vice Chair
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8 hrs/wk
Grants received
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Funded by
$170K from 6 funders · 16 grants · 2017–2024
$62K · 5 grants · 2020–2023
$39K · 5 grants · 2017–2022
$24K · 2 grants · 2022–2023
$20K · 2 grants · 2020–2022
$20K · 1 grant · 2021
$6K · 1 grant · 2024