Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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| Yes | No | |||||
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Calendar year
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(a) 2017 | (b) 2018 | (c) 2019 | (d) 2020 | (e) 2021 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | 1,978,306 | 11,887,307 | 529,630 | 1,015,568 | 946,715 | 16,357,526 |
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.... | ||||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | 1,978,306 | 11,887,307 | 529,630 | 1,015,568 | 946,715 | 16,357,526 |
| 5 | The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) .. | 13,845,371 | |||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | 2,512,155 | |||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2017 | (b) 2018 | (c) 2019 | (d) 2020 | (e) 2021 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 1,978,306 | 11,887,307 | 529,630 | 1,015,568 | 946,715 | 16,357,526 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 41 | 496 | 4,924 | 31 | 35 | 5,527 |
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | 280 | 280 | ||||
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | 16,363,333 | |||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2017 | (b) 2018 | (c) 2019 | (d) 2020 | (e) 2021 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | ||||||
| 2 | Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose | ||||||
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 ..... | ||||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | ||||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | ||||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5 | ||||||
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons | ||||||
| b | Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | ||||||
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2017 | (b) 2018 | (c) 2019 | (d) 2020 | (e) 2021 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | ||||||
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | ||||||
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | ||||||
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | ||||||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e |
Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by 0.035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | 1 | |
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
2 | |
| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | 3 | |
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | 4 | |
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) | 5 | |
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | 6 | |
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | 7 | |
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
8 | |
| 9 Distributable amount for 2021 from Section C, line 6 | 9 | |
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | 10 | |
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2021 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2021 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2021 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2021 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2021: | ||||
| a From 2016....... | ||||
| b From 2017....... | ||||
| c From 2018....... | ||||
| d From 2019....... | ||||
| e From 2020....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2021 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2016 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2021 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2021 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2021, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2021. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2022. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2017..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2018..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2019..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2020..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2021..... | ||||
| Facts And Circumstances Test |
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| SCHEDULE A, PART II, SECTION C, LINE 17A:MINDSPARK LEARNING FAILS TO MEET THE PUBLIC SUPPORT TEST FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021. HOWEVER, BASED ON THE FOLLOWING FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES, THE ORGANIZATION SHOULD CONTINUE TO BE RECOGNIZED AS A PUBLICLY SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 509(A)(1).TEN-PERCENT OF SUPPORT:THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR THE ORGANIZATION DURING THE ABOVE-MENTIONED PERIOD IS 15.35%. THEREFORE, THE TOTAL PUBLIC SUPPORT IS GREATER THAN THE REQUIRED 10%.ATTRACTION OF PUBLIC SUPPORT:THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT RECEIVE MORE THAN 33 1/3% OF ITS SUPPORT FROM GOVERNMENT UNITS OR FROM CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC DUE TO THE FACT THAT IN CALENDAR YEAR 2018 THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVED A SIZEABLE CONTRIBUTION FROM ONE DONOR THAT MATERIALLY AFFECTED ITS PUBLIC SUPPORT TEST. ALTHOUGH MINDSPARK LEARNING CONSISTENTLY RECEIVES CONTRIBUTIONS FROM DIFFERENT PUBLIC SOURCES EACH YEAR, THE 33 1/3% SUPPORT TEST COULD NOT BE MET. THE ORGANIZATION HAS IMPLEMENTED NEW STRATEGIES TO HELP BROADEN THE PUBLIC SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION. MINDSPARK LEARNING HAS RECEIVED DONATIONS FROM MULTIPLE ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS. IN THE LAST YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION HAS STEPPED UP ATTEMPTS TO SOLICIT MORE DONATIONS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC BY INCLUDING A DONATIONS LINK ON OUR WEBSITE AND DIRECTLY ASKING MORE PUBLIC COMPANIES FOR DONATIONS IN THE COURSE OF OUR WORK. MINDSPARK LEARNING HAS DEDICATED STAFF THAT FOCUS PRIMARILY ON FUNDRAISING EFFORTS TO BRING IN DONATIONS FROM PRIVATE COMPANIES, INDIVIDUALS, AND GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES ON A REGULAR BASIS. MINDSPARK LEARNING CURRENTLY HAS RESOURCES IN PLACE TO ACCEPT PUBLIC DONATIONS. MINDSPARK PARTICIPATES IN AND RUNS CAMPAIGNS TOWARD LARGER FUNDRAISING EFFORTS, INCLUDING CO GIVES DAY AND GIVING TUESDAY. MINDSPARK LEARNING WILL CONTINUE TO IMPLEMENT THESE STRATEGIES TO HELP BROADEN ITS PUBLIC SUPPORT.SOURCES OF SUPPORT:MINDSPARK LEARNING HISTORICALLY HAS RECEIVED SUPPORT FROM ONE MAJOR PRIVATE FOUNDATION, THE MORGRIDGE FAMILY FOUNDATION. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO RECEIVES SUPPORT FROM VARIOUS PUBLIC DONORS. HOWEVER, BECAUSE OF THE SIZE OF THE PRIVATE FOUNDATION'S DONATIONS, THE ORGANIZATION FAILED TO MEET THE 33 1/3% REQUIREMENT FOR PUBLIC SUPPORT. ANNUALLY 100% OF OUR BOARD AND STAFF ARE VESTED IN THE ORGANIZATION WHICH ALSO HELPS DIVERSIFY THE NUMBER OF DONORS. MINDSPARK HAS A CONTRACTED GRANTS COORDINATOR TO SPECIFICALLY FOCUS ON GRANT WRITING FOR THE ORGANIZATION TO FURTHER DIVERSIFY FUNDING SOURCES. IN 2020, DUE TO COVID, MINDSPARK PIVOTED TO OFFER ITS SERVICES FOR FREE TO EDUCATORS AND SCHOOLS. IN 2021 WE CONTINUED THIS SERVICES MODEL AND WE SERVED 2,086 EDUCATORS AND 1,024 SCHOOLS; THIS NECESSARY PIVOT HAD A DIRECT IMPACT ON DONORSHIP.REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNING BODY:MINDSPARK LEARNING IS CURRENTLY SERVED BY A DIVERSE GOVERNING BODY THAT REPRESENTS THE INTEREST OF THE EDUCATION INDUSTRY; IT DOES NOT REPRESENT THE INTERESTS OF THE DONORS OF MINDSPARK LEARNING. THESE REPRESENTATIVES ENSURE THAT THE ORGANIZATION MEETS THE NEEDS OF THE EDUCATION INDUSTRY. THE ORGANIZATION HAS CURRENTLY IMPLEMENTED A REVIEW OF ITS GOVERNANCE MODEL TO IDENTIFY NEW PROSPECTIVE DIRECTORS/GOVERNORS TO REPRESENT A BROADER RANGE OF THE EDUCATION INDUSTRY AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. BASED ON THE ABOVE FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES, MINDSPARK LEARNING SHOULD CONTINUE TO BE CONSIDERED AS PUBLICLY SUPPORTED UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 509(A)(1). |
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| SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: | OTHER INCOME - 2017 AMOUNT: $ 280. |
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| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 | JOHN MORGRIDGE AND CARRIE MORGRIDGE HAVE A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4 | THE ORGANIZATION AMENDED THEIR ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO CHANGE THEIR NAME TO MINDSPARK LEARNING. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B | THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE CEO AND CFO AND PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY COVERS ALL DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION. ALL ARE REQUIRED TO REVIEW THE POLICY ANNUALLY AND SIGN A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. IF ANY CONFLICTS ARISE, THE DISINTERESTED BOARD MEMBERS WOULD DISCUSS AND VOTE ON DUE DILIGENCE STEPS AND CHANGE OF CIRCUMSTANCES TO AVOID SUCH CONFLICT. IF THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST HAS FAILED TO BE DISCLOSED, IT SHALL TAKE APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINARY AND CORRECTIVE ACTION. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A | COMPENSATION FOR THE CEO/PRESIDENT IS ANNUALLY REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN AN EXECUTIVE SESSION. THE CEO'S PERFORMANCE, GROWTH OF THE ORGANIZATION, AND OVERALL OPERATIONAL INTEGRITY IS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND ANY AND ALL EVIDENCE (PERFORMANCE REVIEW, ORGANIZATION ANNUAL REPORT, IMPACT REPORTS, AND STAFF SURVEYS) ARE CONSIDERED BY THE BOARD. THE CEO IS NOTIFIED OF ANY COMPENSATION CHANGE IN WRITING AND THE EXECUTIVE SESSION IS CAPTURED IN THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING. THE COMPENSATION FOR THE CEO IS COMMENSURATE WITH QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS ANNUAL COMPENSATION BASED ON A SALARY COMPARISON OF SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS IN SIZE AND SCOPE AS A METRIC, BUT THE ACTUAL COMPENSATION IS BASED ON PERFORMANCE OF THE CEO. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | THE ORGANIZATION MAKES AVAILABLE ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS FOR THE PUBLIC AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. |
| FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G | PAYROLL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 32,362. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 116,569. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 148,931. CONTRACTORS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 352,431. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 62,897. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 415,328. |
| FORM 990, PART I, LINE 5, PART V, LINE 2A, PART VII AND PART IX: | MINDSPARK HAS A CLIENT SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH TRINET FOR 2021, AN UNRELATED ORGANIZATION. TRINET IS A PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYER ORGANIZATIONS. AS A RESULT, TRINET IS THE EMPLOYERS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING WAGES AND BENEFITS. MINDSPARK LEARNING INPUTS AND APPROVES ALL EMPLOYEE TIME AND WAGES INTO TRINET'S ONLINE SYSTEM AND TRINET PROCESSES THE PAYROLL AND ADMINISTERS ALL BENEFITS ON BEHALF OF MINDSPARK LEARNING. TRINET ALSO REMITS ALL TAXES AND FILES ALL RETURNS UNDER THEIR NAME AND EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. THE SALARY, BENEFITS, AND PAYROLL TAX EXPENSES SHOWN ON FORM 990, LINE 5, 7 AND 9 OF PART IX REPRESENT AMOUNTS PAID BY TRINET AS PART OF THE CLIENT SERVICE AGREEMENT. IN ADDITION, MINDSPARK LEARNING IS REPORTING PAID EMPLOYEES ON FORM 990, PART V, LINE 2A BECAUSE OF THE RELATIONSHIP WITH TRINET AS STATED ABOVE. |
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