Nonprofit · EIN 93-1582939
BRIGHT SPARK LEARNING INC
Tax-exempt · COSTA MESA, CA 92627
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | 990-EZ | $166,514 | $175,142 | -$8,628 | $64,586 | – | $45,111 |
| June 30, 2025 | 990-EZ | $170,753 | $139,849 | $30,904 | $53,739 | – | $53,739 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $150,341 | $127,506 | $22,835 | $22,835 | – | $22,835 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $60,479
- Program service revenue
- $106,035
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $19,475
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $111,667
- Occupancy
- $12,000
- Other expenses
- $32,000
- Program services (functional)
- $155,667
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $53,739
- Total assets, end of year
- $64,586
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $45,111
- Cash, savings and investments
- $64,586
- Gross receipts
- $166,514
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-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2026, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacqueline Thomas | Treasurer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Steve Jaksch | President | 1 | $0 |
| Pam Hardenbergh | Secretary | 0.5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacqueline Thomas | Treasurer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Steve Jaksch | President | 1 | $0 |
| Pam Hardenbergh | Secretary | 0.5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacqueline Thomas | Treasurer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Steve Jaksch | President | 1 | $0 |
| Pam Hardenbergh | Secretary | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 183 E BAY ST, COSTA MESA, CA 92627-2145
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 183 E Bay St, Costa Mesa CA 92627
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Steve Jaksch, 324 Vista Baya, Costa Mesa CA 92627
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Steve Jaksch, President
- Phone
- (949) 933-4239
- Website
- www.brightsparklearning.org
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 93-1582939 or by the name BRIGHT SPARK LEARNING INC.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
To support homeschool families in educating their elementary aged children by providing an optional center based program. The program provides flexibility, support, and educatio for participating families and their children. Learning is individualized depending on each child's needs. The organization serves a great need in the community because educated teachers are providing educational instruction and assistance to both children and their families in teh underserved homeschool community. The organization provides partial scholarships for students and families on an as-needed basis.
Program accomplishments
- The organization provided core elementary eduational services to 11 and then 10 children from the community in grades TK through third. We also assisted families in planning educational instruction at home. We provided scholarships to one child/family for the full year and to one child/family until they left for another program valued at $19,475 to give them access to our services. Part-time volunteer teachers gave their time and expertise to support eht lead teacher and educate the children. High quality curriculum and educational materials were purchased to use with the children. Educational services were given on a part-time basis. A classroom and outdoor play space were rented to facilitate the program. A lead teacher was employed to both direct the program and teach the children.Expenses $155,667 · grants $19
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 93-1582939
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2024
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B24)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $64,586
- Income (IRS master file)
- $166,514
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | June 2026 | $166,514 | $175,142 | $64,586 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2025 | $170,753 | $139,849 | $53,739 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2024 | $150,341 | $127,506 | $22,835 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Steve Jaksch | June 30, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 93-1582939).
Questions about BRIGHT SPARK LEARNING INC
- What is the EIN of BRIGHT SPARK LEARNING INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BRIGHT SPARK LEARNING INC is 93-1582939.
- Is BRIGHT SPARK LEARNING INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
- Are donations to BRIGHT SPARK LEARNING INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BRIGHT SPARK LEARNING INC 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 BRIGHT SPARK LEARNING INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending June 30, 2027) is due November 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BRIGHT SPARK LEARNING INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2026.
- Who is the principal officer of BRIGHT SPARK LEARNING INC?
- The 990-N for 2022 names Steve Jaksch.
- Who are the officers and directors of BRIGHT SPARK LEARNING INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2026 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BRIGHT SPARK LEARNING INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2026 it reported revenue of $166,514, expenses of $175,142 and total assets of $64,586 at year end.
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