Chispa Project
In Spanish, "chispa" means "spark," which is exactly our goal: to inspire and empower Honduran students with access to books by creating school libraries through a community driven …
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New School Libraries: 5 new children's libraries installed in 5 elementary schools. One mobile library program outreach for a rural school district affecting 10 elementary, kindergarten and middle schools. These programs reached 3,334 Honduran students Emergency Educational Programming: We provided distance learning school supplies and biosecurity measures for 12 different schools. www.chispaproject.org/sos Volunteer Program for international volunteers and their expenses related to the cultural exchange and volunteer work of setting up a library Teacher and Librarian Training: 4 workshops training 104 teachers and librarians on how to engage children in literacy in more creative techniques to improve reading comprehension and fluency.
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Mission
In Spanish, "chispa" means "spark," which is exactly our goal: to inspire and empower Honduran students with access to books by creating school libraries through a community driven approach. We work directly with local Honduran leaders to bring students their first children's books and support the new libraries throughout the school year. We also provide an integral training with parents, teachers, and students for the best usage of the books to improve children's reading fluency and comprehension. Finally, we use local and international volunteers to help fund and support new libraries while facilitating intercultural opportunities within different Honduran and international communities.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Chispa Project with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 97% of comparable organizations. See the sources
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 5% of the 25,023 international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyChispa Project is a registered international nonprofit based in St Louis, MO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2016 and has been operating for 10 years. Its EIN is 811094634. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $400K in annual revenue. 48 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Chispa Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 811094634. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Chispa Project has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 89% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.
Chispa Project is located in St Louis, MO, United States. The organization was established in 2016 and has been active for 10 years.
Based on official tax filings, Chispa Project has $400K in annual revenue. It allocates 89% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 78% for international charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Chispa Project is classified as an International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $400K in annual revenue. The organization has 48 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Chispa Project. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Chispa Project holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 89% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 78%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
New School Libraries: 5 new children's libraries installed in 5 elementary schools. One mobile library program outreach for a rural school district affecting 10 elementary, kindergarten and middle schools. These programs reached 3,334 Honduran students Emergency Educational Programming: We provided distance learning school supplies and biosecurity measures for 12 different schools. www.chispaproject.org/sos Volunteer Program for international volunteers and their expenses related to the cultural exchange and volunteer work of setting up a library Teacher and Librarian Training: 4 workshops training 104 teachers and librarians on how to engage children in literacy in more creative techniques to improve reading comprehension and fluency. Chispa Project is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2016.
Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 89% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $400K is below the peer average of $5M.
Yes, donations to Chispa Project are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Chispa Project is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 811094634, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
CHISPA PROJECT is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (17)
Source: Public filings
17 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 48 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 48 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2016
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Chispa Project
- What is Chispa Project?
- Chispa Project is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in St Louis, United States. New School Libraries: 5 new children's libraries installed in 5 elementary schools. One mobile library program outreach for a rural school district affecting 10 elementary, kindergarten and middle schools. These programs reached 3,334 Honduran students Emergency Educational Programming: We provided distance learning school supplies and biosecurity measures for 12 different schools. www.chispaproject.org/sos Volunteer Program for international volunteers and their expenses related to the cultural exchange and volunteer work of setting up a library Teacher and Librarian Training: 4 workshops training 104 teachers and librarians on how to engage children in literacy in more creative techniques to improve reading comprehension and fluency.
- When was Chispa Project founded?
- Chispa Project was founded in 2016.
- Who leads Chispa Project?
- Sara Brakhane serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Chispa Project located?
- Headquartered in St Louis, MO, United States.
- What is Chispa Project's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 89% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Chispa Project trustworthy?
- Chispa Project has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Chispa Project's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 811094634.
- What is Chispa Project's website?
- http://www.chispaproject.org