Ann Arbor Spark

Ann Arbor, MI ยท Founded 1984

Primary audience
Everyone
Contact
Paul Krutko

About Organization

Ann Arbor SPARK will advance the economy of the Ann Arbor region by establishing it as a desired place for innovation, business location and growth, and for talented people to live and work. The Ann Arbor region will be recognized for its academic, business, and community resources, and its collaborative culture.

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$12.8M

+51.6% vs 2023

Expenses (2024)

$11.3M

+19.1% vs 2023

Assets (2024)

$19.0M

+40% vs 2023

Employees (2024)

116

-43.7% vs 2023

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 $12,807,921 $11,301,566 $19,044,143 116
2023 $8,451,260 $9,490,354 $13,599,567 206
2022 $9,443,903 $10,507,768 $16,558,054 444
2021 $11,784,140 $13,583,079 $15,665,812 262
2020 $20,798,132 $18,797,874 $16,521,548 125
2019 $7,136,038 $7,987,774 $13,747,838 115
2018 $5,891,018 $6,517,754 $13,710,766 53

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Ann Arbor Spark.

PK

Paul Krutko

President & CEO
Full-time
Compensation: $395,347
LB

Laura Berarduci

Communications Director
Full-time
Compensation: $106,513
JO

Jennifer Olmstead

Business Development Director
Full-time
Compensation: $106,319
TC

Tom Crawford

CFO
Full-time
PS

Phil Santer

Business Development V.P.
Full-time
Compensation: $194,019
WM

William Mayer

Entrepreneurial Srvs V.P.
Full-time
Compensation: $162,204
MF

Michael Flanagan

Capital Programs V.P.
Full-time
Compensation: $157,000
JH

Jenn Hayman

Marketing V.P.
Full-time
Compensation: $136,195

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

BH
Brandon Hofmeister Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
BS
Brenda Stumbo Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
CK
Chris Kolb Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
CK
Chris Kowitz Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
CS
Chris Sing Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
DP
David Parsigian Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
DR
David Ruud Past Chair 1.00 hrs/week
DS
David Snodgrass Treasurer 1.00 hrs/week
DR
Dr Rose Bellanca Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
GD
Gregory Dill Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
JH
Jeff Hauptman Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
JM
John McLaughlin Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
JH
Justin Hodge Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
KS
Kelly Sexton Chair 1.00 hrs/week
LG
Leigh Greden Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
LL
Lon Lowen Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
MM
Marcy Marshall Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
ML
Mark LePage Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
MD
Milton Dohoney Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
PG
Patti Glaza Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
PR
Paul Roney Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
PM
Peter Mertens Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
RS
Rick Sheridan Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
RY
Robert Young Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
SW
Simon Whitelocke Vice Chair 1.00 hrs/week
TF
Tiffany Ford Secretary 1.00 hrs/week
TM
Timothy Marshall Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
TR
Trish Reilly Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$1.4M

Highest Paid

$438K

Paul Krutko

Compensated Officers

7

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Paul Krutko President & CEO $395,347 $42,697 $438,044 39
Phil Santer Business Development V.P. $194,019 $6,741 $200,760 40
William Mayer Entrepreneurial Srvs V.P. $162,204 $22,000 $184,204 40
Jenn Hayman Marketing V.P. $136,195 $28,016 $164,211 40
Michael Flanagan Capital Programs V.P. $157,000 $7,188 $164,188 40
Laura Berarduci Communications Director $106,513 $12,517 $119,030 40
Jennifer Olmstead Business Development Director $106,319 $5,191 $111,510 40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Individual Political Donors

People from this organization who contributed to political campaigns

$6K Total Given
Democratic $6,000 (100%)
10 Contributions
$600 Avg Each

Top Individual Donors

1 Individual Donor
PK
Paul Krutko 10 contributions • $600 avg
$6,000

Quick Insights

🏆
Most Active Donor Paul Krutko with 10 contributions
💰
Highest Avg per Contribution Paul Krutko at $600 each
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Top Recipient ACTBLUE — $3,000

Data from Federal Election Commission • Individual contributions only

Contact

Get in touch with Ann Arbor Spark

Visit Website
330 East Liberty St Ann Arbor, MI 48104