Form990-PF
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2021
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2021, or tax year beginning 01-01-2021 , and ending 12-31-2021
Name of foundation
THE SPARKPLUG FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)PARK W FINANCE STATION PO BOX 20956
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
NEW YORK, NY10025
A Employer identification number

33-1033952
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(877) 866-8285
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. bullet
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ...
bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
F bullet
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$10,514,745
J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books
(b) Net investment
income
(c) Adjusted net
income
(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule) 831,488
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 1 1 1
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 189,450 189,450 189,450
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 819,066
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 2,245,808
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 819,066
8 Net short-term capital gain......... 262,097
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 1,840,005 1,008,517 451,548
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.        
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 76,000 76,000   76,000
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... 5,979 5,979   5,979
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... 15,751 15,751   15,751
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... 178 178  
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications.......... 9 9   9
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... 124,186 124,186   124,187
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 222,103 222,103   221,926
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 541,320 541,320
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 763,423 222,103   763,246
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 1,076,582
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 786,414
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 451,548
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2021)
Form 990-PF (2021)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)
Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............. 62,331 113,606 113,606
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 217,044 285,719 285,719
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)   Click to see attachment179,999 180,000
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 5,426,537 Click to see attachment6,201,995 9,930,686
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 3,380 Click to see attachment4,734 4,734
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet3,872
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet3,783 267 Click to see attachment89  
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment1    
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 5,709,560 6,786,142 10,514,745
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons 5,000 5,000
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 5,000 5,000
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions........... 5,704,560 6,781,142
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............    
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 5,704,560 6,781,142
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 5,709,560 6,786,142
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 29 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
5,704,560
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
1,076,582
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
 
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
6,781,142
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
5
 
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
6,781,142
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)
(b)
How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation
(c)
Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.)
(d)
Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a NEUBERGER BERMAN P 2021-01-01 2021-12-31
b NEUBERGER BERMAN P 2000-01-01 2021-12-31
c NEXTERA ENERGY P 2021-01-01 2021-12-31
d
e
(e)
Gross sales price
(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable)
(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale
(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 763,008   490,784 272,224
b 1,482,800   925,831 556,969
c     10,127 -10,127
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69
(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69
(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       272,224
b       556,969
c       -10,127
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7
Bracket 2 819,066
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ...................
Bracket 3 262,097
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Part V
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket for line 1a
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% (0.0139) of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% (0.04) of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2  
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 10,931
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4  
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 10,931
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2021 estimated tax payments and 2020 overpayment credited to 2021 6a  
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b  
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 12,055
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 12,055
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8 67
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 1,057
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2022 estimated taxBullet1,057 RefundedBullet 11  
Part VI-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions
for the definition.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$   (2) On foundation managers.bullet$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$  
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
  • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
     
    No
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XIV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletNY
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2021 or the taxable year beginning in 2021? See the instructions for Part XIII.
    If "Yes," complete Part XIII .............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    Part VI-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletwww.sparkplugfoundation.org/
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletKIMERLING & WISDOM LLC Telephone no.bullet (212) 986-0892

    Located atbullet150 BROADWAY SUITE 1105NEW YORKNY ZIP+4bullet10038
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........bullet
    15
     
    16 At any time during calendar year 2021, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
    16   No
    See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
    country bullet
    Part VI-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person? ...........
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person? ..............................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? ...........
    1a(3)
     
    No
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............
    1a(4)
     
    No
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)? ......................
    1a(5)
     
    No
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.) ...............
    1a(6)
     
    No
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ..........
    1b
     
    No
    c
    ........bullet
    d
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2021? .............
    1d
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2021, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2021?....................
    2a
     
    No
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year? ..............................
    3a
     
    No
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2021 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2021.) .....................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2021? ..
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VI-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    Yes
    No
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? ..........
    5a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive? ....................
    5a(2)
     
    No
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? .............
    5a(3)
     
    No
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions ........................
    5a(4)
     
    No
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals? .............
    5a(5)
     
    No
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
    5b
     
     
    c
    .........bullet
    d
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant? .................
    5d
     
     
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract? .............................
    6a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    7a
     
    No
    b
    If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? .....
    7b
     
     
    8
    Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
    excess parachute payment during the year? .........................
    8
     
    No
    Part VII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position
    (c) Compensation
    (If not paid, enter
    -0-)
    (d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    FELICE GELMAN Trustee
    2.00
    0    
    PARK W STATION PO BOX 20956
    NEW YORK,NY10025
    YORAM GELMAN Trustee
    2.00
    0    
    PARK W STATION PO BOX 20956
    NEW YORK,NY10025
    EMMAIA GELMAN Trustee
    2.00
    0    
    PARK W STATION PO BOX 20956
    NEW YORK,NY10025
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position
    (c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation
    (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet  
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    Part VII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors (continued)
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet  
    Part VIII-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1  
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Part VIII-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet  
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    Part IX
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    8,872,309
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    460,313
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    9,332,622
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
    0
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
     
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    9,332,622
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    139,989
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. .......
    5
    9,192,633
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
    6
    459,632
    Part X
    Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here right arrow and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part IX, line 6..................
    1
    459,632
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2021 from Part V, line 5.......
    2a
    10,931
    b
    Income tax for 2021. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    10,931
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    448,701
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    448,701
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
     
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XII, line 1 ...
    7
    448,701
    Part XI
    Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
    1
    Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
    a
    Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
    1a
     
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................
    1b
     
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part XII, line 4.
    4
     
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    Part XII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus
    (b)
    Years prior to 2020
    (c)
    2020
    (d)
    2021
    1 Distributable amount for 2021 from Part X, line 7 448,701
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2021:
    a Enter amount for 2020 only.......  
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2021:
    a From 2016...... 176,547
    b From 2017...... 89,819
    c From 2018...... 253,498
    d From 2019...... 251,709
    e From 2020...... 354,481
    f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 1,126,054
    4Qualifying distributions for 2021 from Part
    XI, line 4: bullet$ 763,246
    a Applied to 2020, but not more than line 2a  
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....
     
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........
    0
    d Applied to 2021 distributable amount..... 448,701
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 314,545
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2021.    
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 1,440,599
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........
     
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......
     
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........
     
    e Undistributed income for 2019. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............
     
    f Undistributed income for 2021. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2022 ..........
    0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......
     
    8 Excess distributions carryover from 2016 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...
    176,547
    9 Excess distributions carryover to 2022.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......
    1,264,052
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2017.... 89,819
    b Excess from 2018.... 253,498
    c Excess from 2019.... 251,709
    d Excess from 2020.... 354,481
    e Excess from 2021.... 314,545
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 10
    Part XIII
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VI-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2021, enter the date of the ruling ....... bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........
    Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2021 (b) 2020 (c) 2019 (d) 2018
             
    b 85% (0.85) of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XI,
    line 4 for each year listed .....
             
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........
             
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....
             
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)
             
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part IX, line 6 for each year listed ..
             
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....
             
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....
             
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization
             
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XIV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    FELICE GELMAN
    YORAM GELMAN
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    THE SPARKPLUG FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 20956
    NEW YORK,NY10025
    (877) 866-8285
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    ONLINE CONTACT IS NEEDED PRIOR TO ACTUAL GRANT APPLICATION SUBMISSION. WRITTEN PROPOSALS FOR GRANT ARE REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED. WRITTEN PROPOSAL NEEDS TO BE SPECIFIC--EXPLANING STEPS USED TO ACCOMPLISH GOALS, PERSONS AND MATERIALS NEEDED, ESPECIALLY DETAILING THE NEED OR ISSUE WHICH THE GRANT WILL ADDRESS. ESTIMATED COSTS FOR THE WORK WILL BE REQUIRED WITH APPLICATION.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    APPLICATION DATE FOR FALL 2021 CYCLE: 10/11/2021
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    SPARKPLUG FOUNDATION MAKES GRANTS ONLY FOR SEED MONEY, OR TO LAUNCH NEW IDEAS WITHIN EXISTING PROJECTS--THERE ARE ALSO RESTICTIONS ON WHAT TYPE OF EXPENSE WHICH THEY WILL FUND
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 11
    Part XIV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    Foundation
    status of
    recipient
    Purpose of grant or
    contribution
    Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    MECA - THE FREEDOM THEATRE
    1101 8th Street Suite 100
    Berkeley,CA94710
    NONE PC The Freedom Theatre has been a creative center in Jenin Refugee Camp since 2006, using theatre and culture as tools of resistance to oppression, while opening creative possibilities. 10,000
    COPWATCH MEDIA
    145 CLINTON ST APT 15B
    NEW YORK,NY10002
    NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 15,000
    IN CULTURED COMPANY
    1146 EST 53RD STREET
    BROOKLYN,NY11234
    NONE PC Provide experiences, facilitate workshops, and promote educational tools and resources that will address peace, conflict resolution, collaboration, healing, and dialogue for the Haitian and Dominican diaspora within the US in order to move from a divided past towards future. 5,000
    ALLIANCE FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES
    1442 W PRATT
    CHICAGO,IL60626
    NONE PC Sparked by lack of response to COVID deaths in long-term congregate care (LTC) facilities, people with disabilities, current and former nursing facility residents are organizing a multi-facility group to enable facility residents to have a voice in policies that affect them, improve health, safety and autonomy of facility residents, while reducing isolation and increasing opportunities for independent living. 10,000
    BALANDA - ASSOCIATION FOR ARAB YOUT
    HABANKIM 18 PO BOX 99604
    HAIFA   31996
    IS
    NONE PC Through the use of innovative, popular education tools, Baladnas Hawiya project aims to combat the systematic depoliticization of youth in the Palestinian society in Israel by enabling them to explore their identity, history, and the political forces depriving them of their individual and collective rights. The toolswhich include board games, videos, and hiking toursfacilitate critical consciousness development while appealing to the interests of youth. Baladna will promote the application of these tools by holding board game workshops with 450 high school aged youth; training educators to lead discussions on videos that offer an alternative to the hegemonic colonial history in the Israeli curriculum; and mobilizing 10 youth leaders who have been trained in archeology, popular history, indigenous plants, and Palestinian history to build and lead tours of Palestinian locations for 220 young people in the community. Additionally, Baladna will develop a new board game, two new educational 20,000
    CHANGE COMES NOW
    900 US1 102
    LAKE PARK,FL33403
    NONE PC CCN focuses on women in Florida impacted by the criminal justice system, poverty, mental health issues, addiction, and violence. Clemency is a case-by-case basis for correcting judicial system failures. We will be training women inside Floridas five correctional facilities and on the outside to serve as point people for our inter-related work to reduce the number of women in prison. Our Clemency Quilt Tour highlights 175 women who are eligible for clemency as a method for raising visibility. Formerly incarcerated women are bringing the quilt to all 63 legislative districts where state representatives have agreed to put it on display in their local offices. In addition to court fees, women are assessed enormous fines and penalties upon conviction. Once released, formerly incarcerated women are unable to vote or get a drivers license if they owe any money but converting debts to civil liens changes all the dynamics. 15,000
    DONKEYSADDLE PROJECTS
    5932 42ND AVE SW
    SEATTLE,WA98136
    NONE PC Donkeysaddle Projects(DSP) Abolition Learning Circles is a political education series, which teaches the history and praxis of prison, police, and death penalty abolition. We will utilize popular education pedagogy via facilitated, virtual workshops to guide artists, cultural workers and cultural organizers in sharpening their understanding of abolition, with a specific intent that their artistic platforms will then be used to elevate abolitionist visions. DSP will collaborate with ALC participants after their cohorts workshops conclude to design creative community offerings around abolition. 8,000
    GATHERING GROUND THEATRE
    6818 DAUGHERTY STREET
    AUSTIN,TX78757
    NONE PC The Sparkplug Foundation grant will support Gathering Ground Theatre to develop, facilitate and implement the ArtsReponders project. The ArtResponders is a team made of people impacted by homelessness in Austin, TX who devise and perform relevant and timely interventions for housing justice advocacy events. Through a rapid process of campaign strategy assessment and socially-engaged performance making, the project aims to educate, uplift, and engage the public at events such as demonstrations, rallies, press conferences, and more. The arts-based training will focus on craft (writing, improvisation and facilitation), scholarship (growing critical consciousness within the group), and community engagement (with a focus on art making as a social practice that is adaptive, iterative, and responsive). The ArtResponders Project aims to maximize the impact of Gathering Grounds popular education expertise to support organizing around housing justice issues in Austin, TX. 15,000
    JUSTICE FOR MUSLIMS COLLECTIVE
    1325 G STREET NW SUITE 500
    WASHINGTON,DC20005
    NONE PC Our project is titled Internalized Islamophobia: Unlearning the Oppression from Within, and encompasses trainings designed to help Muslims understand and dissect the ways that they have been impacted by external Islamophobia. Specifically, the these trainings will focus on examining pervasive messages ranging from the inherent criminality of Muslims, to the idea that terrorism is inherent to Muslims, to the need for specialized interventions to deal with the Muslim threat. Using these and other messages as a starting point, the trainings will guide Muslim participants through a process of interrogating the specific ways that their beliefs may have been shaped by them, such as for example, condemning acts of terrorism as an act of collective responsibility prior to leveraging any criticism against the government or other actors invested in perpetuating Islamophobia. 15,000
    DAVE MEDER
    2010 CORINTH PARKWAY UNIT 2210
    CORINTH,TX76210
    NONE PC Unamuno Songs and Stories is a jazz chamber music album consisting of original compositions inspired by the poignant and timely works of Spanish Civil War-era philosopher and poet Miguel de Unamuno (1864-1936). By musically recounting Unamunos work, and the social and political context surrounding it, the album aims to spark critical thought and dialogue on the importance of maintaining our American democratic institutions during a tenuous period in our nations history. 6,800
    NEW PROFILE MOVEMENT FOR THE DEMILI
    PO BOX 3454
    RAMAT HASHARON   47100
    IS
    NONE PC Since 2001, New Profiles Counselling Network has assisted over 20,000 youths in obtaining military exemptions, with an average of 1,000 youths annually. Generous support from the Sparkplug Foundation will allow New Profile to digitize our Counselling Networks extensive information into a secure, accessible, and free online format for public use. The initiative supports a diverse group of Israeli youth seeking military exemption, and acts as a central resource for teachers and professionals who support youth in schools and other contexts. 15,000
    ORGANIZING NEIGHBORHOOD EQUITY
    PO BOX 26049
    WASHINGTON,DC20001
    NONE PC Funding from Sparkplug Foundation will support Organizing Neighborhood Equitys (ONE DC) DC Cancel Rent Campaign. Our campaign launched in August with the formation of the DC Cancel Rent Coalition, a partnership with ten organizations.We use a multipronged approach to work towards our goal of securing sustainable and affordable housing for the community. Much of our work involves base and relationship building, ensuring that we are following the leadership of those most affected. This involves phone banking, social media outreach, coalition building, and holding one-on-ones to create relationships with new members. 15,000
    PORTLAND EMPOWERED
    353 CUMBERLAND AVE
    PORTLAND,ME04101
    NONE PC In 2020, students across Southern Maine came together to advocate for anti-racism in schools. Youth Engagement Partners (YEPs), a program of Portland Empowered (PE), responded to student leadership and began building a plan to create an antiracist school environment in Portland Public Schools (PPS). In 2021-2022, YEPs youth leaders began a campaign to engage educators, community partners, and students to reimagine harmful school discipline and mental health policies and practices. YEPs worked to rebuild relationships and heal with school-based conversations that created space for dialogue and transformative change in these areas. Additionally, PE supported the creation of intergenerational partnerships between YEPs and adult educators who are responsive, accountable, and will act on the recommendations of youth leaders. These partnerships ensure youth are supported by adults who can contribute equitable passion, drive, and dedication to anti-racist structures in schools. 20,000
    RAFAH LIFE MAKERS CENTER
    1307 OVINGTON AVE FIRST FLOOR
    BROOKLYN,NY11219
    NONE PC This grant will help cover start-up costs to re-establish the Life Makers Center. It will be used for teacher workshops and preparation, a portion of first year rent, special school break and summer programs (including on-site activities, field trips, after-school programs and group therapy sessions.)It will also fund educational materials and supplies including (flashcards, ESL books and print, smart board, mothers workshops and trainings. Finally, it will fund childrens trauma and healing workshops. 15,000
    RURAL WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION
    1101 8TH STREET
    BERKELEY,CA94710
    NONE PC The project seeks to protect the environment through education and practical trainings with children, youth, and women in the South Hebron Hills. We will:Create awareness about the environment Change the harmful environmental practices of the local communityEnhance the spirit of initiative and innovation among young people and children to contribute to making a change, each according to his/her location, with focus on restoring the environment as much as possibleEducate and train about waste exploitation, recycling and upcycling (converting waste into useful tools)Instill the importance of ??agriculture because of its positive impact in promoting the sense of belonging to the environment, the land and the homeland.Increase communication, cooperation, and learning with local institutions concerned with the environmentMake an impact in the local community and public spaces to draw everyone's attention to the fact that preserving the environment is our collective responsibility. 20,000
    SYMBIOSIS PDX
    3120 SE PINE ST
    PORTLAND,OR97214
    NONE PC The Rose City Radical will be a monthly, locally based, cooperatively operated newspaper for and by working class community organizers in Portland, OR. The newspaper encourages anyone to contribute articles or even artwork on their experiences with the local movements for justice, liberation, and autonomy. While engagement with social justice organizing has recently blossomed in Portland, we lack a centralized space for dialogue, critique, and inspiration. Our radical newspaper project aims to fill that void by publishing articles that reflect on, debate, challenge, and create transformative action. Symbiosis PDX has established multiple mutual aid programs and collectively controlled grassroots initiatives in Rose City, demonstrating many opportunities for radical organizing not reliant on the capitalist economy and resistant to government co-optation. Through both physical newspapers distributed by street vendors and online supplements, the Rose City Radical facilitates constructive 15,000
    US PALESTINIAN COMMUNITY NETWORK
    8700 JACKSON PARK BLVD
    WAUWATOSA,WI53226
    NONE PC The U.S. Palestinian Community Networks (USPCNs) Palestinian Political Prisoners Advocacy Group is a national organizing project launched to organize communities around the issue of Palestinian political prisoners held in Israeli jails. Two prominent activists in Palestine -- one a womens rights organizer and the other a cultural worker -- are currently amongst the close to 5,000 Palestinians who have been jailed by Israel for their human rights work. The project will educate, organize, and mobilize Palestinian, Arab, and solidarity communities here to pressure the U.S. State Department to demand that Israel release them and all Palestinian political prisoners. 10,000
    WOMEN AGAINST MASS INCARCERATION
    840B STATE STREET
    BRIDGEPORT,CT06604
    NONE PC In the space of reentry and the criminal justice reform/abolition movement, women living with violent convictions are ignored, overlooked, and underrepresented. Frequently we are told the topic is too controversial or unpopular, or the climate is not right for "that kind of reform." The time is now to be inclusive of women and their stories / or struggle around living with a violent conviction. The movement has failed to include us in conversations or the decision-making process. As women living with violent convictions, we are the face of this project.Our goal is to build a coalition of diverse women to boldly use their voices and lived expertise to raise awareness of the collateral consequences and discrimination women living with violent convictions experience on a daily basis. Our goal is to change the policies, programming and perceptions that impact our reality via public education, advocacy, and social media campaigns, 15,000
    ATHENS IMMIGRANT RIGHTS COALITION
    452 N BILLUPS ST
    ATHENS,GA30606
    NONE PC Athens Immigrant Rights Coalitions (AIRC) organizing work is centered around housing rights, driverX#39;s licenses for all, and higher education access for immigrant youth. We achieve this through coalition-building locally, state-wide, and nationally. AIRC serves to coordinate the actions of our coalition members and ally organizations to achieve maximum collective impact. 12,000
    CAMP MIGIZI
    41 ARLINGTON AVENUE W APT 305
    ST PAUL,MN55117
    NONE PC Camp Migizi seeks to become a permanent locale for training youth leadership, prioritizing Indigenous youth. Educators will provide crucial decolonization and land back workshops for Indigenous, Afro-Indigenous, BIPOC, and queer community members, along with accomplices. Migizi will facilitate cross-generational and cultural sharing, deepening cultural connection and decolonized community building. 15,000
    DETROIT DISABILITY POWER
    4224 KENSINGTON AVENUE
    DETROIT,MI48224
    NONE PC DDP will lead a disability-focused power/landscape analysis in Michigan in partnership with a coalition of disability organizations. We will collect, analyze and synthesize information about decision makers values, priorities and commitments to disability rights. This will benefit our collective power, allowing us to chart paths to winning policy victories. 12,000
    DISSENTERS
    18400 GREENLEAF CT
    TINLEY PARK,IL60487
    NONE PC We will use the funding to support the expansion and further development of Dissenters leadership development program, which includes these five key elements: our training program, our coaching program, tool development, the introduction of a detailed ladder of engagement, and evaluation mechanisms as we scale. 27,000
    EDUCATION AND TRAINING INSTITUTE
    55 PATERSON STREET 2ND FL
    NEW BRUNSWICK,NJ08901
    NONE PC Wage theft clinic and training program designed to address the epidemic of stolen wages in low wage industries and to empower workers across industries, languages, and national origin to come together to organize beyond single wage theft cases and into system wide organizing campaigns that challenge division and win big. 10,000
    ELEPHANT CIRCLE
    3548 G ROAD
    PALISADE,CO81526
    NONE PC The comprehensive 2021 Colorado Birth Equity Bill Package establishes the Protection of the Human Rights of Pregnant People in the Perinatal Period. Elephant Circle is mobilizing community members to ensure facilities understand these new laws and increase access to reproductive healthcare and education for incarcerated people during the perinatal period. 15,000
    ELMAHABA CENTER
    PO BOX 17685
    NASHVILLE,TN37217
    NONE PC The funds will go towards building a Justice School to launch in the summer of 2022 that will be SWANA-centered and based in the South. Specifically, the funds will support the making of a dynamic curriculum and paying facilitators and speakers, while connecting SWANA peoples across the US. 10,500
    FINEQUITY
    41 SCHERMERHORN STREET 1002
    BROOKLYN,NY11201
    NONE PC finEQUITY advances the financial futures of those impacted by long-term incarceration. We co-create free financial justice tools with justice-impacted community members. Our New York State in-prison correspondence course will cover strategies for avoiding extractive financial services and first-hand experiences on navigating financial barriers after incarceration. 15,000
    GRASSROOTS AL-QUDS
    HARON AL RASHID STREET 9
    JERUSALEM   9591309
    IS
    NONE PC This project joins 9 partners working to promote tourism in marginalized Palestinian communities in Jerusalem, strengthening local economy and delivering the Palestinian perspective on the city. This is important within the colonial context where Israeli occupation propaganda in tourism systematically hides the Palestinian presence from the tourist experience here. 15,000
    HINDUS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS - USA
    361 WARREN ST
    BROOKLYN,NY11201
    NONE PC This grant will enable HfHR to strengthen and expand three initiatives tackling caste-based discrimination in the United States: a virtual conference, an essay contest for South Asian American students, and a public campaign about exploitation in the US-India temple building industry. 15,000
    HOUSING JUSTICE LEAGUE
    30 HAYGOOD AVE
    ATLANTA,GA30315
    NONE PC Around 800 evictions are filed against tenants every week in Fulton County, Georgia. In response to this eviction crisis, these funds will be used to support our eviction defense programming. These programs include community discussion on our Tenant Bill of Rights, Canvassing in high-need neighborhoods, and mass direct mailing campaigns 20,000
    MISSOURI WORKERS CENTER
    PO BOX 63002
    SAINT LOUIS,MO63136
    NONE PC The Missouri Workers Center is organizing a multi-racial movement of low-wage warehouse workers in the St. Louis area to reverse a decade of decline in wages and working conditions driven by AmazonX#39;s race to the bottom in the rapidly expanding e-commerce sector. 15,000
    PROYECTO FARO
    17 CRICKETOWN ROAD
    STONY POINT,NY10980
    NONE PC Proyecto Faros Count Every Kid Campaign develops leadership and builds power among immigrant students and parents who, because of racism and classism, have little power in school board decisions. We facilitate a stakeholders alliance, provide training and stipends for grassroots leaders, and work in coalition to galvanize winnable campaigns. 15,000
    PIERCE COUNTY GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING
    2240 10TH AVE W
    BALWIN,WI54002
    NONE PC We are recruiting and training leaders from our community to address the greatest needs identified by our community: climate change and the environment. First step is to participate in an organizing training to gain skills, identify the goal and create a strategy. Second step is to implement. 15,000
    PRISM ENSEMPLE INC
    215 BRYN MAWR DR SE
    ALBUQUERQUE,NM87106
    NONE PC After going into hibernation due to COVID, PRISM choral ensemble is excited to reemerge with a concert celebrating revitalization and rebirth. This hour-long concert will feature early choral music of the Renaissance with a 17-singer conductorless, professional ensemble. 6,000
    SCHOOL BOARD SCHOOL
    1110 MAIN ST SUITE 100
    CINCINNATI,OH45202
    NONE PC At School Board School, we are activating a diverse network of aspiring school board members and education advocates, and equipping them with the knowledge and network to drive systemic change. 15,000
    STONE QUARRY ART HILL PARK INC
    PO BOX 251
    CAZENOVIA,NY13035
    NONE PC Sparkplug Foundation funding will support the collaborative composition and performance of original music for Queendom. Written by artist-scholar Dr. Juhanna Rogers, Queendom is an interactive outdoor performative experience that explores the dream and possibility of reparations for Black Americans. Dr. Juhanna Rogers is writing and developing Queendom as a 2021-2022 visiting artist at Stone Quarry Hill Art Park. Grant funding will support Black artists composing and performing original music for this seminal work. Young composer, Ebun Oguntola will write three original songs. The premier of Queendom will unfold across 40 acres at Stone Quarry in the fall of 2022 with audience participation and follow-up conversations around the historical traumas and the realities of race, gender, and opportunity. Final performance dates are dependent on the status of COVID-19 and public gathering restrictions. 15,020
    TALLAHASSEE COMMUNITY ACTION COMMIT
    603 N MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD
    TALLAHASSEE,FL32301
    NONE PC TCAC will use Sparkplug funding to improve the organizing power of its committees, introduce its Peoples Budget to city commissioners, and produce and distribute its documentary. TCACs committees include the: Police Accountability Committee (PAC)Free Them All Committee (FTAC)LGBTQIA+ CommitteeMedics and Marshals Committee Progressive Parent-Teacher-Student Alliance (PPTSA) 15,000
    TEENS TAKE CHARGE
    25 BROADWAY 12TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10004
    NONE PC We will use this funding to build a new initiative that engages our program alumni in continued skill-building, advocacy, and career-oriented opportunities. We will hire three Teens Take Charge interns for two semesters (a total of 10 months), to provide support in operations and in programming. 10,000
    TROY 4 BLACK LIVES
    33 CENTRAL AVE
    ALBANY,NY12210
    NONE PC T4BL is catalyzing movement for Black life by nurturing Black organizers, building critical mass and leading a coalition to increase police accountability and transparency. Were igniting a new infrastructure for Black leadership by mentoring Black youth, hosting community events that offer healing, connection, education, and developing sustainable mutual aid networks. 15,000
    MPOWER CHANGE
    45 W 36TH ST 6TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10018
    NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 9,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 541,320
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 12
    Part XV-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code
    (b)
    Amount
    (c)
    Exclusion code
    (d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments ....          
    3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
    investments ...........
            1
    4 Dividends and interest from securities ....          
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
    7 Other investment income .....          
    8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
    inventory ............
            819,066
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
    11 Other revenue: a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) ..     1,008,517
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    1,008,517
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XV-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow
    Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XV-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 13
    Part XVI
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
    b
    If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
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    Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
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    with the preparer shown below?
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    Firm's address SmallBullet


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    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Additional Data


    Software ID: 21013475
    Software Version: 2021v4.0


    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    Special Condition Description
    Schedule B
    (Form 990)
    Department of the Treasury
    Internal Revenue Service
    Schedule of Contributors

    Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2021
    Name of the organization
    THE SPARKPLUG FOUNDATION
     
    Employer identification number

    33-1033952
    Organization type (check one):
    Filers of:
    Section:
    Form 990 or 990-EZ






    Form 990-PF




    Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
    Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
    General Rule
    Special Rules
    ......... Arrow Bullet $  
    Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
    or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF).
    For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
    for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990) (2021)
    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021) Page 2
    Name of organization
    THE SPARKPLUG FOUNDATION
     
    Employer identification number
    33-1033952
    Part I
    Contributors
    Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.
    (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4
    (c)
    Total contributions
    (d)
    Type of contribution
    1
    YOREM FELICE GELMAN
    P O BOX 20956
     
    NEW YORK, NY10025

    $ 831,488


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.
    (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4
    (c)
    Total contributions
    (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    $  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.
    (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4
    (c)
    Total contributions
    (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    $  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.
    (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4
    (c)
    Total contributions
    (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    $  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.
    (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4
    (c)
    Total contributions
    (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    $  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.
    (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4
    (c)
    Total contributions
    (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    $  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
    Page 3
    Name of organization
    THE SPARKPLUG FOUNDATION
     
    Employer identification number

    33-1033952
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No. from Part I
    (b)
    Description of noncash property given
    (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)
    (d)
    Date received
    1
    2,000 SHARES OF ARISTA NETWORKS INC2,000 SHARES OF FIDELITY NATL INCORMATION SVCS300 SHARES OF MCKES $ 831,488 2021-12-29
    (a)
    No. from Part I
    (b)
    Description of noncash property given
    (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)
    (d)
    Date received
     
    $    
    (a)
    No. from Part I
    (b)
    Description of noncash property given
    (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)
    (d)
    Date received
     
    $    
    (a)
    No. from Part I
    (b)
    Description of noncash property given
    (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)
    (d)
    Date received
     
    $    
    (a)
    No. from Part I
    (b)
    Description of noncash property given
    (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)
    (d)
    Date received
     
    $    
    (a)
    No. from Part I
    (b)
    Description of noncash property given
    (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)
    (d)
    Date received
     
    $    
    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
    Page 4
    Name of organization
    THE SPARKPLUG FOUNDATION
     
    Employer identification number

    33-1033952
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
    Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No. from Part I
    (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I
    (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I
    (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I
    (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
    Additional Data


    Software ID: 21013475
    Software Version: 2021v4.0

    TY 2021 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE SPARKPLUG FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    33-1033952
    Software ID:
    21013475
    Software Version:
    2021v4.0
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING FEE 5,979 5,979 0 5,979

    Note: To capture the full content of this document, please select landscape mode (11" x 8.5") when printing.

    TY 2021 DepreciationSchedule
    Name:
    THE SPARKPLUG FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    33-1033952
    Software ID:
    21013475
    Software Version:
    2021v4.0
    Description of Property Date Acquired Cost or Other Basis Prior Years' Depreciation Computation Method Rate /
    Life (# of years)
    Current Year's Depreciation Expense Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Cost of Goods Sold Not Included
    EQUIPMENT 2017-06-15 1,544 1,277 200DB 11.52 % 178      

    TY 2021 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    THE SPARKPLUG FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    33-1033952
    Software ID:
    21013475
    Software Version:
    2021v4.0
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    NEUBERGER BERMAN #1150 NFS 5,370,507 9,106,285
    UBS #12MH 831,488 824,401

    TY 2021 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
    Name:
    THE SPARKPLUG FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    33-1033952
    Software ID:
    21013475
    Software Version:
    2021v4.0
    US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

    179,999
    US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

    180,000
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


     
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:


     


    TY 2021 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    THE SPARKPLUG FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    33-1033952
    Software ID:
    21013475
    Software Version:
    2021v4.0
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    NEUBERGER BERMAN #1150 NFS AT COST 4,734 4,734

    TY 2021 LandEtcSchedule2
    Name:
    THE SPARKPLUG FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    33-1033952
    Software ID:
    21013475
    Software Version:
    2021v4.0
    Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    Machinery and Equipment 3,872 3,783 89  


    TY 2021 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    THE SPARKPLUG FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    33-1033952
    Software ID:
    21013475
    Software Version:
    2021v4.0
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    BANK CHARGES 696 696   696
    INVESTMENT EXPENSE 97,083 97,083   97,083
    MEALS 123 123   124
    PAYROLL SERVICE FEES 2,007 2,007   2,007
    POSTAGE/DELIVERY 422 422   422
    STORAGE 1,044 1,044   1,044
    SUPPLIES 199 199   199
    TELEPHONE 2,551 2,551   2,551
    WEBSITE EXPENSES 19,439 19,439   19,439
    WORKER COMPENSATION 622 622   622


    TY 2021 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    THE SPARKPLUG FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    33-1033952
    Software ID:
    21013475
    Software Version:
    2021v4.0
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FEDERAL INCOME TAXES 2,500 2,500   2,500
    FOREIGN TAXES WITHHELD 7,437 7,437   7,437
    PAYROLL TAXES 5,814 5,814   5,814