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The Spero Project Inc

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Employment, Job-Related / Employment Procurement Assistance, Job Training (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$3.35M (2023)

Expenses
$3.68M (2023)

Total Assets
$1.27M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$448k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2010 to 2023

Tax Filings and Audits by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Audits are required to be submitted by nonprofit organizations that spend $750,000 or more in federal grant money in a fiscal year. "Single audits" look at the entire organization's finances and compliance, while other audits are program specific. Nonprofit Explorer has PDFs of audits for some nonprofits for fiscal year 2015 and later. Audit data is from the Federal Audit Clearinghouse.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,351,059
Expenses
$3,676,682
Net Income
-$325,623
Net Assets
$823,175
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,350,119
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $771
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $169
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $125,532
3.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $2,195,540
59.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,270,896
Total Liabilities $447,721
Net Assets $823,175
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Brad Bandy (Co Executive Director) $80,532 $0 $1,285
Kim Bandy (Co Executive Director) $45,000 $0 $1,489
Adam Klunzinger (Board President) $0 $0 $0
Trisha Heddlesten (Board Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Adil Bayraktar (Board Secretary / Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Miranda Bergman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bonnie Blumert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bawi Tluang (Director) $0 $0 $0
Beza Yosef (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,460,091
Expenses
$2,778,539
Net Income
-$318,448
Net Assets
$1,175,341
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,459,182
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $909
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $125,744
4.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,409,445
50.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,186,148
Total Liabilities $10,807
Net Assets $1,175,341
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Brad Bandy (Director) $80,744 $0 $0
Kim Bandy (Asst Director) $45,000 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,063,437
Expenses
$883,504
Net Income
$1,179,933
Net Assets
$1,493,789
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,063,244
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $193
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $93,225
10.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $329,503
37.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,515,930
Total Liabilities $22,141
Net Assets $1,493,789
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Brad Bandy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kim Bandy (Asst Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$871,022
Expenses
$810,633
Net Income
$60,389
Net Assets
$313,856
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $870,793
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $229
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $99,844
12.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $218,782
27.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $326,283
Total Liabilities $12,427
Net Assets $313,856
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Brad Bandy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kim Bandy (Asst Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$702,186
Expenses
$528,245
Net Income
$173,941
Net Assets
$253,467
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $673,014
95.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $435
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $28,737
4.1%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $73,152
13.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $185,834
35.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $261,562
Total Liabilities $8,095
Net Assets $253,467
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Brad Bandy (Director) $41,999 $0 $0
Kim Bandy (Asst Director) $31,153 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$382,164
Expenses
$486,221
Net Income
-$104,057
Net Assets
$79,526
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $381,986
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $178
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $73,354
15.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $179,127
36.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $86,375
Total Liabilities $6,849
Net Assets $79,526
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Brad Bandy (Director) $40,384 $0 $0
Kim Bandy (Asst Director) $32,970 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$368,136
Expenses
$497,480
Net Income
-$129,344
Net Assets
$183,583
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $367,787
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $349
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $61,370
12.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $219,608
44.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $190,648
Total Liabilities $7,065
Net Assets $183,583
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kim Bandy (Asst Director) $30,685 $0 $0
Brad Bandy (Director) $30,685 $0 $0
Lee Roland (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Beatrice Williamson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kevin De Shazo (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Miranda Bergman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Trisha Heddlesten (President) $0 $0 $0
Amy Yousey (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Rachel Burrell (Treasurer Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$502,836
Expenses
$467,484
Net Income
$35,352
Net Assets
$312,927
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $502,370
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $466
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $65,254
14.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $198,832
42.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $316,223
Total Liabilities $3,296
Net Assets $312,927
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Brad Bandy (Director) $32,777 $0 $0
Kim Bandy (Asst Director) $32,477 $0 $0
Lee Roland (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Beatrice Williamson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Trisha Heddlesten (President) $0 $0 $0
Amy Yousey (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Kevin De Shazo (Treasurer Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$296,468
Expenses
$421,922
Net Income
-$125,454
Net Assets
$277,575
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $295,865
99.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $603
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $58,094
13.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $215,240
51.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $287,084
Total Liabilities $9,509
Net Assets $277,575
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lee Roland (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Beatrice Williamson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Trisha Heddlesten (President) $0 $0 $0
Amy Yousey (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Kevin De Shazo (Treasurer Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kim Bandy (Asst Director) $0 $0 $0
Brad Bandy (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$711,838
Expenses
$409,840
Net Income
$301,998
Net Assets
$403,029
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $711,734
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $104
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $49,434
12.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $170,980
41.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $411,392
Total Liabilities $8,363
Net Assets $403,029
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lee Roland (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Justin Coffee (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Beatrice Williamson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Trisha Heddlesten (President) $0 $0 $0
Amy Yousey (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Kevin De Shazo (Treasurer Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kim Bandy (Asst Director) $0 $0 $0
Brad Bandy (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$414,016
Expenses
$452,768
Net Income
-$38,752
Net Assets
$101,031
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $413,974
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $42
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $52,951
11.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $178,581
39.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $103,905
Total Liabilities $2,874
Net Assets $101,031
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kim Bandy (Asst Director) $28,898 $0 $0
Brad Bandy (Director) $24,053 $0 $0
Lee Roland (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Justin Coffee (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Beatrice Williamson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Trisha Heddlesten (President) $0 $0 $0
Amy Yousey (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Kevin De Shazo (Treasurer Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$551,893
Expenses
$465,550
Net Income
$86,343
Net Assets
$139,783
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $549,495
99.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $7
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,391
0.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $48,382
10.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $167,406
36.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $144,875
Total Liabilities $5,092
Net Assets $139,783

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$384,689
Expenses
$384,745
Net Income
-$56
Net Assets
$53,440
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $384,684
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $5
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $46,600
12.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $105,746
27.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $54,163
Total Liabilities $723
Net Assets $53,440

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$410,264
Expenses
$362,315
Net Income
$47,949
Net Assets
$53,496
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $410,251
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $13
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $34,150
9.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $94,717
26.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $54,664
Total Liabilities $1,168
Net Assets $53,496

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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