It Only Takes A Spark
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
It Only Takes A Spark is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Milbank, South Dakota, registered in 2010, with $296,369 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 105, Milbank, SD, 57252 EIN 20-3731120 Since 2010
Revenue (FY2024)
$296K
▲ 28.4% vs prior year
Diseases median: $206K
Expenses (FY2024)
$126K
Net assets
$1.0M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for It Only Takes A Spark— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating96 mo reserves · +57% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For It Only Takes A Spark: 96 mo reserves · +57% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for It Only Takes A Spark— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For It Only Takes A Spark: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 105, Milbank, SD, 57252
- City
- Milbank
- State
- South Dakota
- Subcategory
- Cancer
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $92K (FY2010) to $296K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.0M
Operating margin
57.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.0M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $296,369▲28.4% | $126,275▲7.8% | $1,008,589▲20.3% | $1,008,589▲20.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $230,853▼42.8% | $117,180▼30.2% | $838,495▲15.4% | $838,495▲15.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $403,723▲38.7% | $167,844▼6.4% | $726,642▲48.1% | $726,642▲48.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $291,148▲69.9% | $179,343▲40.5% | $490,763▲29.5% | $490,763▲29.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $171,347▲22.3% | $127,630▲6.4% | $378,958▲13.0% | $378,958▲13.0% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $140,142▼14.7% | $120,000▲10.1% | $335,241▲6.4% | $335,241▲6.4% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $164,217▲69.9% | $109,000▲63.6% | $315,099▲53.6% | $315,099▲53.6% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $96,662▲12.9% | $66,641▼58.3% | $205,178▲17.1% | $205,178▲17.1% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $85,601▼18.3% | $159,705▲276% | $175,157▼29.7% | $175,157▼29.7% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $104,769▲13.6% | $42,420▲438% | $249,261▲33.4% | $249,261▲33.4% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $92,225 | $7,889 | $186,912 | $186,912 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is It Only Takes A Spark a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. It Only Takes A Spark is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-3731120, based in Milbank, South Dakota. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is It Only Takes A Spark's EIN?
- It Only Takes A Spark's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-3731120.
- How much revenue does It Only Takes A Spark report?
- It Only Takes A Spark reported $296,369 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does It Only Takes A Spark have?
- CharityIndex grades It Only Takes A Spark C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for It Only Takes A Spark (EIN 20-3731120) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.