Earthspark International Corp

Affordable, reliable, clean energy for all

Washington, DC | http://www.earthsparkinternational.org

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EIN: 81-1941933

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as of May 2023

IRS BMF 509(a)(1)
as of May 08, 2023

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Mission

EARTHSPARK INTERNATIONAL EMPOWERS COMMUNITIES BY ERADICATING ENERGY POVERTY BY PARTNERING WITH ENTREPRENEURS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO DEVELOP LOCAL BUSINESS AND COUNTRY SCALE SUPPLY CHAINS AND EFFICIENT ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES.

Ruling year info

2017

Principal Officer

Ms. Allison Archambault

Main address

1616 H St NW Ste 900

Washington, DC 20006 USA

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EIN

81-1941933

Subject area info

Climate change

Renewable energy

Entrepreneurship

Social enterprise

International development

Population served info

People of African descent

Economically disadvantaged people

Victims of disaster

NTEE code info

International Development, Relief Services (Q30)

IRS subsection

501(c)(3) Public Charity

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.

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Programs and results

What we aim to solve

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Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Solar Microgrid Electricity in Haiti

EarthSpark pioneered 'smart' solar-powered community electricity systems called 'microgrids' in Haiti starting in 2012. After turning on the country's first 'town-sized, solar-powered smart grid in 2015, EarthSpark turned on microgrid #2 in 2019 and currently holds provisional approval from the government to expand this affordable, reliable electricity service to an additional 22 towns in the next 5 years.

Local electricity powered by solar energy means communities are less vulnerable to natural disasters and other disruptions. Alongside the microgrid development, EarthSpark works with communities to ensure local energy governance, local business support, and an overall 'feminist electrification' approach that ensures that women and men are equal participants in the new power systems. Learn more at http://www.earthsparkinternational.org/microgrid-electricity-in-haiti.html

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Financials

Earthspark International Corp

Fiscal year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

Yes, financials were audited by an independent accountant.

Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

NET GAIN/LOSS: in

Note: When component data are not available, the graph displays the total Revenue and/or Expense values.

Liquidity in 2021

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

0.03

Average of 0.44 over 5 years

Months of cash in 2021

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

0.4

Average of 0.9 over 5 years

Fringe rate in 2021

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

0%

Average of 2% over 5 years

Funding sources

Source: IRS Form 990

Assets & liabilities

Source: IRS Form 990

Financial data

Source: IRS Form 990

Digitizing IRS form 990 data

Earthspark International Corp

Revenue & expenses

Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

Fiscal year ending: Download Data

Revenue
Contributions	$147,772
Government Grants	$609,894
Program Services	$0
Investments	$0
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$70,887
Total Revenue	$828,553

Expenses
Program Services	$734,895
Administration	$123,796
Fundraising	$37,739
Total Expenses	$896,430
Net Gain/Loss	($67,877)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$6,500
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$8,380
Insurance Expenses	$0
Interest Expenses	$2,269
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$66,413
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$739,448
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$0
Investments	$44,182
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$92,044
Total Revenue	$875,674

Expenses
Program Services	$795,821
Administration	$120,454
Fundraising	$24,598
Total Expenses	$940,873
Net Gain/Loss	($65,199)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$8,000
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$4,177
Interest Expenses	$3,497
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$439,083
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$0
Investments	$0
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$32,676
Total Revenue	$471,759

Expenses
Program Services	$538,301
Administration	$32,484
Fundraising	$11,519
Total Expenses	$582,304
Net Gain/Loss	($110,545)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$3,500
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$2,500
Interest Expenses	$4,510
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$372,947
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$0
Investments	$0
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$27,201
Total Revenue	$400,148

Expenses
Program Services	$393,822
Administration	$26,505
Fundraising	$6,911
Total Expenses	$427,238
Net Gain/Loss	($27,090)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$8,675
Advertising & Promotion	$161
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$0
Interest Expenses	$1,749
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$200,300
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$20,367
Investments	$0
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$12,967
Total Revenue	$233,634

Expenses
Program Services	$297,531
Administration	$22,732
Fundraising	$964
Total Expenses	$321,227
Net Gain/Loss	($87,593)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$3,500
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$186
Insurance Expenses	$0
Interest Expenses	$938
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Earthspark International Corp

Balance sheet

Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.

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Assets	Jan 01, 2017	Dec 31, 2017	Change
Contributions	$147,772
Cash & Equivalents	$201,796	$109,656	($92,140)
Accounts Receivable	$7,167	$31,588	$24,421
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$0	$0	$0
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$0	$0	$0
Other	$3,500	$3,500	$0
Total Assets	$212,463	$144,744	($67,719)

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2017	Dec 31, 2017	Change
Accounts Payable	$1,471	$1,129	($342)
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$0	$0	$0
Loans and Notes	$112,981	$112,981	$0
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$2,250	$2,750	$500
Total Liabilities	$116,702	$116,860	$158

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2017	Dec 31, 2017	Change
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Permanently Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Total Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Unrestricted Net Assets	$95,761	$27,884	($67,877)
Net Assets	$95,761	$27,884	($67,877)

Assets	Jan 01, 2018	Dec 31, 2018	Change
Contributions	$739,448
Cash & Equivalents	$109,656	$143,985	$34,329
Accounts Receivable	$31,588	$6,303	($25,285)
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$0	$0	$0
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$0	$30,179	$30,179
Other	$3,500	$3,500	$0
Total Assets	$144,744	$183,967	$39,223

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2018	Dec 31, 2018	Change
Accounts Payable	$1,129	$8,883	$7,754
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$0	$0	$0
Loans and Notes	$112,981	$174,095	$61,114
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$2,750	$2,750	$0
Total Liabilities	$116,860	$185,728	$68,868

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2018	Dec 31, 2018	Change
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Permanently Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Total Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Unrestricted Net Assets	$27,884	($1,761)	($29,645)
Net Assets	$27,884	($1,761)	($29,645)

Assets	Jan 01, 2019	Dec 31, 2019	Change
Contributions	$439,083
Cash & Equivalents	$143,985	$19,400	($124,585)
Accounts Receivable	$6,303	$0	($6,303)
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$0	$120,102	$120,102
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$30,179	$25,536	($4,643)
Other	$3,500	$3,500	$0
Total Assets	$183,967	$168,538	($15,429)

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2019	Dec 31, 2019	Change
Accounts Payable	$8,883	$22,300	$13,417
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$0	$0	$0
Loans and Notes	$174,095	$255,794	$81,699
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$2,750	$2,750	$0
Total Liabilities	$185,728	$280,844	$95,116

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2019	Dec 31, 2019	Change
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets	N/A	N/A	N/A
Permanently Restricted Net Assets	N/A	N/A	N/A
Total Restricted Net Assets	$0	$120,102	$120,102
Unrestricted Net Assets	($1,761)	($232,408)	($230,647)
Net Assets	($1,761)	($112,306)	($110,545)

Assets	Jan 01, 2020	Dec 31, 2020	Change
Contributions	$372,947
Cash & Equivalents	$19,400	$14,608	($4,792)
Accounts Receivable	$0	$0	$0
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$120,102	$0	($120,102)
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$25,536	$20,843	($4,693)
Other	$3,500	$3,500	$0
Total Assets	$168,538	$38,951	($129,587)

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2020	Dec 31, 2020	Change
Accounts Payable	$80,360	$96,720	$16,360
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$0	$0	$0
Loans and Notes	$255,794	$136,937	($118,857)
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$2,750	$2,750	$0
Total Liabilities	$338,904	$236,407	($102,497)

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2020	Dec 31, 2020	Change
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets	N/A	N/A	N/A
Permanently Restricted Net Assets	N/A	N/A	N/A
Total Restricted Net Assets	$120,102	$119,517	($585)
Unrestricted Net Assets	($290,468)	($316,973)	($26,505)
Net Assets	($170,366)	($197,456)	($27,090)

Assets	Jan 01, 2021	Dec 31, 2021	Change
Contributions	$200,300
Cash & Equivalents	$14,608	$10,164	($4,444)
Accounts Receivable	$0	$0	$0
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$0	$325,770	$325,770
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$20,843	$25,004	$4,161
Other	$3,500	$18,720	$15,220
Total Assets	$38,951	$379,658	$340,707

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2021	Dec 31, 2021	Change
Accounts Payable	$96,720	$22,847	($73,873)
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$0	$0	$0
Loans and Notes	$136,937	$357,899	$220,962
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$2,750	$2,750	$0
Total Liabilities	$236,407	$383,496	$147,089

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2021	Dec 31, 2021	Change
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets	N/A	N/A	N/A
Permanently Restricted Net Assets	N/A	N/A	N/A
Total Restricted Net Assets	$119,517	$114,494	($5,023)
Unrestricted Net Assets	($316,973)	($118,332)	$198,641
Net Assets	($197,456)	($3,838)	$193,618

Earthspark International Corp

Financial trends analysis Glossary & formula definitions

Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

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Profitability	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation	-$67,877	-$27,324	-$226,004	-$21,862	$203,284
As % of expenses	-7.6%	-2.9%	-39.1%	-5.2%	64.2%
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation	-$67,877	-$29,645	-$230,647	-$26,505	$198,641
As % of expenses	-7.6%	-3.2%	-39.6%	-6.2%	61.8%

Revenue composition
Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted)	$828,553	$875,674	$471,759	$400,148	$233,634
Total revenue, % change over prior year	0.0%	5.7%	-46.1%	-15.2%	-41.6%
Program services revenue	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	8.7%
Membership dues	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Investment income	0.0%	5.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Government grants	73.6%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
All other grants and contributions	17.8%	84.4%	93.1%	93.2%	85.7%
Other revenue	8.6%	10.5%	6.9%	6.8%	5.6%

Expense composition
Total expenses before depreciation	$896,430	$938,552	$577,661	$422,595	$316,584
Total expenses, % change over prior year	0.0%	4.7%	-38.5%	-26.8%	-25.1%
Personnel	21.4%	17.5%	16.1%	16.1%	17.0%
Professional fees	38.4%	24.9%	26.1%	37.9%	55.4%
Occupancy	9.2%	9.5%	12.5%	23.2%	2.5%
Interest	0.3%	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	0.3%
Pass-through	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.5%	0.0%
All other expenses	30.7%	47.7%	44.5%	21.8%	24.8%

Full cost components (estimated)	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021
Total expenses (after depreciation)	$896,430	$940,873	$582,304	$427,238	$321,227
One month of savings	$74,703	$78,213	$48,138	$35,216	$26,382
Debt principal payment	$0	$0	$0	$118,857	$0
Fixed asset additions	$0	$32,500	$0	$0	$8,804
Total full costs (estimated)	$971,133	$1,051,586	$630,442	$581,311	$356,413

Capital structure indicators

Liquidity	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021
Months of cash	1.5	1.8	0.4	0.4	0.4
Months of cash and investments	1.5	1.8	0.4	0.4	0.4
Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets	0.4	-0.4	-5.4	-9.6	-5.4

Balance sheet composition	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021
Cash	$109,656	$143,985	$19,400	$14,608	$10,164
Investments	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
Receivables	$31,588	$6,303	$120,102	$0	$325,770
Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE)	$0	$71,980	$71,980	$76,097	$76,091
Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE)	0.0%	58.1%	64.5%	72.6%	67.1%
Liabilities (as a % of assets)	80.7%	101.0%	166.6%	606.9%	101.0%
Unrestricted net assets	$27,884	-$1,761	-$232,408	-$316,973	-$118,332
Temporarily restricted net assets	$0	$0	N/A	N/A	N/A
Permanently restricted net assets	$0	$0	N/A	N/A	N/A
Total restricted net assets	$0	$0	$120,102	$119,517	$114,494
Total net assets	$27,884	-$1,761	-$112,306	-$197,456	-$3,838

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Key data checks	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021
Material data errors	No	No	No	No	No

Operations

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Documents

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Principal Officer

Ms. Allison Archambault

Number of employees

Source: IRS Form 990

Earthspark International Corp

Officers, directors, trustees, and key employees

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

Compensation

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Earthspark International Corp

Board of directors
as of 01/25/2023

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Board chair

Elizabeth Wallace

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 11/18/2021

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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity

White/Caucasian/European

Gender identity

Female

Sexual orientation

Decline to state

Disability status

Decline to state

Race & ethnicity

No data

Gender identity

No data

Sexual orientation

No data

Disability

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Earthspark International Corp

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Our programs

Solar Microgrid Electricity in Haiti

Where we work

Financials

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Liquidity in 2021 info

0.03

Months of cash in 2021 info

0.4

Fringe rate in 2021 info

0%

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Ms. Allison Archambault

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Elizabeth Wallace

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