Spark Photonics Foundation Inc
To promote scientific innovation in the field of photonics through supporting education, reseach and development, and to develop an integrated photonics ecosystem as a resource for industry leaders, …
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Visit www.sparkphotonics.orgAbout Spark Photonics Foundation Inc
Promotion of scientific innovation
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Mission
To promote scientific innovation in the field of photonics through supporting education, reseach and development, and to develop an integrated photonics ecosystem as a resource for industry leaders, start-ups, and educational institutions
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 6 similar science & technology in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Spark Photonics Foundation Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 87% of the 3,236 science & technology charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 83% of similar organizations. See the sources
- It is one of the better-documented science & technology charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySpark Photonics Foundation Inc is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Waltham, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2019 and has been operating for 7 years. Its EIN is 833595839. 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 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $462K in annual revenue. 19 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Spark Photonics Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 833595839. 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.
Spark Photonics Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. 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 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 85% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 90/100.
Spark Photonics Foundation Inc is located in Waltham, MA, United States. The organization was established in 2019 and has been active for 7 years.
Based on official tax filings, Spark Photonics Foundation Inc has $462K in annual revenue. It allocates 85% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 87% for science & technology charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $15M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Spark Photonics Foundation Inc is classified as a Science & Technology 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 $462K in annual revenue. The organization has 19 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Spark Photonics Foundation Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Spark Photonics Foundation Inc 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 85% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 87%). 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.
Among science & technology charities registered in United States: It allocates 85% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of $462K is below the peer average of $15M.
Yes, donations to Spark Photonics Foundation Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Spark Photonics Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 833595839, 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
6 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
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SPARK PHOTONICS FOUNDATION INC 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (5)
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5 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 19 disclosed in the public registry.
- 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 · 19 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 · 2019
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Spark Photonics Foundation Inc
- What is Spark Photonics Foundation Inc?
- Spark Photonics Foundation Inc is a science & technology publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Waltham, United States. Promotion of scientific innovation
- When was Spark Photonics Foundation Inc founded?
- Spark Photonics Foundation Inc was founded in 2019.
- Who leads Spark Photonics Foundation Inc?
- Kevin Mccomber serves as Clerk.
- Where is Spark Photonics Foundation Inc located?
- Headquartered in Waltham, MA, United States.
- What is Spark Photonics Foundation Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 85% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Spark Photonics Foundation Inc trustworthy?
- Spark Photonics Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 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 Spark Photonics Foundation Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 833595839.
- What is Spark Photonics Foundation Inc's website?
- http://www.sparkphotonics.org