ORGANIZATION WAS ESTABLISHED TO CHAMPION COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BY FORMING AND LEADING PARTNERSHIPS THAT CREATE, IMPLEMENT AND EVALUATE HOLISTIC REVITALIZATION PROJECTS.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in Nebraska.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Interim CEO Through 7/31/23 75th to 90th percentile | $138k $152k |
Director of Learning and Development 25th percentile to medianvs Community Improvement & Capacity Building peers nationwide | $114k $126k |
Chief Executive Officer As of 8/1/23 25th percentile to median | $64k $70k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 7 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at SPARK equaled 13% of the organization's total expenses. The median for community improvement & capacity building organizations is 14%.
Based on 10,143 community improvement & capacity building organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about SPARK
What does the Chief Executive Officer of SPARK earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of SPARK received $137,881 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in Nebraska, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at SPARK compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in Nebraska, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at SPARK falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at SPARK equaled 13% of the organization's total expenses. The median for community improvement & capacity building organizations is 14%.
What are SPARK's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, SPARK reported $758k in total revenue and $1.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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