Nonprofit · EIN 93-1327278
WORLD SPARK
Tax-exempt · PORTLAND, OR 97290
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $362,565 | $334,690 | $27,875 | $855,903 | $99,425 | $756,478 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $256,250 | $277,628 | -$21,378 | $825,723 | $160,473 | $665,250 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $248,400 | $294,858 | -$46,458 | $851,483 | $164,854 | $686,629 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $362,565
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $277,166
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $350
- Depreciation
- $50,600
- Program services (functional)
- $333,863
- Management and general (functional)
- $837
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $825,723
- Total assets, end of year
- $855,903
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $99,425
- Net assets, end of year
- $756,478
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $800,217
- Gross receipts
- $362,565
- Employees
- 0
- Year formed
- 2001
- State of legal domicile
- OR
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL MASLOWSKY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| EDWARD NEWBEGIN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| CORY JENKINS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| ADRIAN ARELLANO GONZALEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JOHN NEWBEGIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| BRIAN SHAFFER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL MASLOWSKY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| EDWARD NEWBEGIN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1.3 | $0 |
| CORY JENKINS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.3 | $0 |
| ADRIAN ARELLANO GONZALEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JOHN NEWBEGIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.3 | $0 |
| BRIAN SHAFFER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL W MASLOWSKY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| EDWARD NEWBEGIN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1.3 | $0 |
| COREY JENKINS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.3 | $0 |
| ADRIAN ARELLANO GONZALEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JOHN NEWBEGIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.3 | $0 |
| BRIAN SHAFFER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 90580, PORTLAND, OR 97290-0580
- In care of
- % MICHAEL W MASLOWSKY
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Michael Maslowsky, PO Box 90580, Portland, OR 97290
- Signed the 990
- Michael Maslowsky, CEO
- Phone
- (503) 245-7899
- Website
- www.worldspark.org
Mission
WITH CHILDREN AS ITS FOCUS, WORLD SPARK IS A NON-PROFIT RESPONDING TO THE NEEDS OF INFANTS & ADOLESCENTS OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES THROUGH EDUCATIONAL AND THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMS. BELIEVING CHILDREN TO BE THE WORLD'S GREATEST RESOURCE.
Program accomplishments
- WORLD SPARK CONTINUES TO OPERATE A 15-ARCRE, TEN BUILDING RESIDENTIAL FACILITY FOR NEEDY CHILDREN IN LAS TRES JOSE MICHOCAN, MEXICO. THE FACILITY OPENED IN OCTOBER 2008. WORLD SPARK THROUGH ITS CAMP BOEDECKER PROGRAM, SERVICES SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN THROUGH THERAPEUTIC EDUCATIONAL, AND LIFE SKILLS EXPERIENCES. THE CAMP SESSIONS ARE OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE TO ALL PARTICIPANTS.Expenses $334,337 · grants $277,166 · revenue $362,545
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 93-1327278
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2002
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Housing and shelter (L20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $855,903
- Income (IRS master file)
- $362,565
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $362,565 | $334,690 | $855,903 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $256,250 | $277,628 | $825,723 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $248,400 | $294,858 | $851,483 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $293,600 | $304,989 | $911,253 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 93-1327278).
Questions about WORLD SPARK
- What is the EIN of WORLD SPARK?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WORLD SPARK is 93-1327278.
- Is WORLD SPARK tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
- Are donations to WORLD SPARK tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WORLD SPARK file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of WORLD SPARK due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WORLD SPARK last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of WORLD SPARK?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Michael Maslowsky.
- Who are the officers and directors of WORLD SPARK?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does WORLD SPARK have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $362,565, expenses of $334,690 and total assets of $855,903 at year end.
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