THE SPARK INSTITUTE
EIN 85-2761777 · Youth Development Programs (O50)
What they do
The SPARK Institute Serves Empowerment Strategies for Girls and Empowerment Strategies for Teens & Young Adults By Designing Experiences Uncovering Solutions That Enable Young Girls Boys Women and Men to Reach Their Highest Potential. A Non-profit Organization The SPARK Institute Develops Pilot Programs That Explore and Expand Five Key Growth Areas for Adolescents Ages 11 - 21: S - Scholarship; P - Purpose; A - Achievement; R - Reach; K - Knowledge The Spark Institute is A Launchpad for Testing Learning Models for Leadership Development and STEMpowerment Activities The SPARK Institute Focuses On The Early Preparation of Youth to Help Guide and Position Them for Success In School Work and Life.
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Board and leadership roster (4)
DENISE SIMMONSEXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER
JAMELLE ELLISCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
ROBYN WATSONEXECUTIVE BOARD SECRETARY
STACY FIELDSEXECUTIVE BOARD FINANCE CHAIR
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2021
- Location
- 1111 Wren Creek Drive, Blythewood, SC 29016
- County
- Richland
- In care of
- Jamelle H Ellis
- Primary officer
- Jamelle H Ellis, President CEO
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Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2024
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2024
- Return type
- 990EZ
- NTEE classification
- Youth Development Programs (O50)
- IRS tax category
- Youth Development Programs