SPARKNC EMPOWERS STUDENTS TO DISCOVER CAREERS IN HIGH-TECH FIELDS LIKE CYBERSECURITY, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND MACHINE LEARNING, SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT AND COMPUTER SYSTEMS ENGINEERING. WE HELP SCHOOLS MOVE AWAY FROM TRADITIONAL CLASSES AND RIGID SCHEDULES. INSTEAD, STUDENTS CHOOSE WHAT, WHERE AND HOW THEY LEARN. EDUCATORS HAVE FLEXIBILITY TO USE INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES TO DELIVER INSTRUCTION IN ENGAGING WAYS TO STUDENTS ACROSS THE STATE.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in North Carolina.
- Base
- $148k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President 75th to 90th percentile | $148k | — | — | — | $155k $164k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 6 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at SPARKNC equaled 16% 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about SPARKNC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of SPARKNC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of SPARKNC received $154,749 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in North Carolina, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at SPARKNC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in North Carolina, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at SPARKNC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at SPARKNC equaled 16% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are SPARKNC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, SPARKNC reported $7.1M in total revenue and $973k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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