SparkCreatives Inc. — Organization Snapshot

As of July 30, 2025 (America/New_York) • EIN: 33‑4477854 • Website: sparkcreativesinc.org

Mission

SparkCreatives Inc. transforms excess into opportunity—collecting and repurposing gently used goods to fund vital supplies, ship hope‑filled boxes, and equip families worldwide to launch no‑cost micro‑businesses.

Model at a Glance

Collect & Curate community donations (clothing/household/school supplies).
Ship “starter‑kit” boxes to pre‑screened families (Umac Express).
Train & Mentor recipients to start no‑cost micro‑businesses.
Reinvest results into expanded drives, training, and thrift operations.

Impact to Date (since 2020)

84+ humanitarian boxes shipped
17 families directly supported
5 micro‑businesses launched: Canada, Florida (USA), Cebu, Bohol, Davao
Education: School‑supply partnership at Compostela Elementary School (Cebu)
Thrift: Community thrift outlet launched in the Philippines

Core Programs

Box‑to‑Hope Logistics: $100 shipping/box (+ ~$25 supplies/coordination).
No‑Cost Micro‑Business Launchpad: coaching, tools, and ongoing mentorship.
Education & Supplies Drives: targeted classroom support in partner communities.
Circular Thrift Model: converts donated goods into sustainable local revenue.

12‑Month Goals & Budget

Scale shipments: ~7 → 20+ boxes/month.
Build the app (urgent): engineer‑built mobile/web platform for pickups, logistics, inventory, and real‑time impact.
Staffing: part‑time coordinator for donor drives & training.
Funding required (next 12 months): ~$500,000 total.
Grant size targets: up to $150,000 (major awards) + $5,000–$50,000 (project‑based).
Leadership investment: $50,000+ personal funds committed since Oct 2024.

Compliance & Registration

501(c)(3) tax‑exempt: IRS determination letter May 28, 2025 (effective Mar 27, 2025), public charity §170(b)(1)(A)(vi).
Florida FDACS charitable‑solicitation: CH79169 (Tracking No. 4121294), filed Jun 7, 2025, expires Jun 10, 2026.
FDACS Check‑A‑Charity budget filing (12/31/2025): $12,000 projected revenue / $15,500 projected expenses (full FY 2025 financials to follow year‑end).

Partnerships

Logistics: Umac Express
Corporate: Bigbys Quality Food Corporation (backing in place)
Education: Compostela Elementary School (Compostela, Cebu)
Community: Filipino‑American churches (Jacksonville); barangay councils (Cebu & Bohol)

Technology

Current: Supabase back‑end + Google Sheets dashboard (beta) for metrics.
Planned: Engineer‑built app for donor scheduling, inventory management, shipment tracking, and impact reporting.

Leadership

Maureen Relampagos, President/CEO
Kyle Lamban, Vice President/COO
Angeline Sals, Co‑Founder/CFO

How to Help (Calls to Action)

Sponsor a box: $100 ships a full box; $25 helps cover supplies.
Donate inventory: apparel/retail partners for excess goods.
Fund the app build: priority investment for scalable impact.

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