SPARK THE JOURNEY IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES MENTORSHIP AND A COMMUNITY OF SUPPORT FOR YOUNG ADULTS FROM WASHINGTON D.C.'S LOW-INCOME NEIGHBORHOODS TO CHART THEIR OWN PATHS TO ACHIEVING COLLEGE AND CAREER SUCCESS.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in District of Columbia.
- Base
- $309k
- Bonus
- $25k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $17k
- Base
- $179k
- Bonus
- $9k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $7k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chief Executive Officer 75th to 90th percentile | $309k | $25k | — | $17k | $361k $395k |
Executive Director/secretary Director (Operational) 75th to 90th percentile | $179k | $9k | — | $7k | $200k $219k |
Director of Programs Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $137k $151k |
Director of Talent and Operations 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $132k $144k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 15 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at SPARK THE JOURNEY equaled 10% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,320 education 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.
Up 2%
from 2022
From $353k in 2022 to $361k in 2023.
Estimated with Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 2% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 51%.
- Director (Operational) pay rose 4% from 2022 to 2023.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 13% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about SPARK THE JOURNEY
What does the Chief Executive Officer of SPARK THE JOURNEY earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of SPARK THE JOURNEY received $360,683 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in District of Columbia, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at SPARK THE JOURNEY compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in District of Columbia, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at SPARK THE JOURNEY falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at SPARK THE JOURNEY equaled 10% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are SPARK THE JOURNEY's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, SPARK THE JOURNEY reported $4.2M in total revenue and $3.5M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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