SparkHope Automotive 
The information on this page was last updated 12/17/2025. If you see errors or omissions, please email: [email protected]
Summary
SparkHope Automotive (formerly Hands of The Carpenter) is a faith-based nonprofit organization that uniquely serves working single moms by addressing the often overlooked issue of transportation. We provide automotive repair, maintenance and placement to relieve the enormous financial burden and related distress that vehicle issues put on this population and their opportunity for economic self-sufficiency.
Contact information
Mailing address:
SparkHope Automotive
16097 S Golden Rd.
Golden , CO 80401
Website: sparkhopeautomotive.org
Phone: 303-526-4488
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 810620077
CEO/President: Dan Georgopulos
Chairman: Guy Cascella
Board size: 11
Founder: Dan Georgopulos
Ruling year: 2003
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
SparkHope is the only organization in the area offering these services on a consistent and comprehensive basis. With the support of our community, women's immediate car needs are met, and their vehicles are maintained and repaired for up to three years.
Mission statement
SparkHope offers hope to working single moms by providing automobile services, partnering in their efforts to be employed and pursue economic self-sufficiency.
Statement of faith
Articles
| 1/30/2026 | Creation Research Institute, No Longer Bound Rise in Financial Efficiency, Donor Confidence |
Donor confidence score
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Transparency grade
D
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Community Development
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 1234 of 1420 | 122 of 145 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 925 of 1420 | 87 of 145 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 851 of 1420 | 96 of 145 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 1346 of 1421 | 134 of 145 |
According to the organization's Form 990, it received $79,500 in government grants in 2024.
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Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 6% | 7% | 13% | 9% | 6% | 7% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 4% | 7% | 13% | 9% | 6% | 7% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 91% | 101% | 100% | 102% | 101% | 100% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 5% | 9% | 12% | 9% | 7% | 8% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 9% | -1% | 0% | -2% | -1% | 0% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 84% | 80% | 80% | 83% | 85% | 85% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 97% | 78% | 108% | 98% | 87% | 90% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 79% | 63% | 86% | 81% | 74% | 76% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 3% | 22% | -8% | 2% | 13% | 10% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 4% | 52% | -26% | 5% | 29% | 27% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 11% | 11% | 8% | 8% | 7% | 7% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 1.01 | 0.47 | 0.76 | 0.65 | 0.90 | 0.92 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.87 | 6.38 | 5.68 | 4.95 | 3.07 | 2.81 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 2.16 | 3.00 | 4.34 | 3.20 | 2.76 | 2.57 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 11.81 | 1.66 | 5.22 | 5.53 | 8.22 | 3.78 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.08 | 0.60 | 0.19 | 0.18 | 0.12 | 0.26 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 4.74 | 1.59 | 2.24 | 3.07 | 3.82 | 3.43 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 10% | 75% | 79% | 75% | 54% | 61% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 65% | 76% | 71% | 50% | 52% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 76% | 54% | 28% | 39% | 51% | 43% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Cash | $449,298 | $276,901 | $378,883 | $365,020 | $300,001 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $290,937 | $205,388 | $208,880 | $128,785 | $149,718 |
| Short-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $740,235 | $482,289 | $587,763 | $493,805 | $449,719 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $3,973,759 | $2,236,030 | $2,313,166 | $990,891 | $796,926 |
| Other long-term assets | $12,216 | $22,399 | $6,000 | $33,000 | $16,122 |
| Total long-term assets | $3,985,975 | $2,258,429 | $2,319,166 | $1,023,891 | $813,048 |
| Total assets | $4,726,210 | $2,740,718 | $2,906,929 | $1,517,696 | $1,262,767 |
| Liabilities | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $445,473 | $92,309 | $106,335 | $60,049 | $118,839 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $445,473 | $92,309 | $106,335 | $60,049 | $118,839 |
| Debt | $3,084,863 | $2,070,795 | $2,070,795 | $760,795 | $651,589 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $3,084,863 | $2,070,795 | $2,070,795 | $760,795 | $651,589 |
| Total liabilities | $3,530,336 | $2,163,104 | $2,177,130 | $820,844 | $770,428 |
| Net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Without donor restrictions | $767,207 | $577,614 | $729,799 | $696,852 | $492,339 |
| With donor restrictions | $428,667 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net assets | $1,195,874 | $577,614 | $729,799 | $696,852 | $492,339 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Total contributions | $2,878,644 | $1,949,595 | $1,944,441 | $1,578,502 | $1,294,721 |
| Program service revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $2,976 | $1,861 | $526 | $46 | $65 |
| Other revenue | ($45,045) | ($11,423) | ($31,250) | ($10,864) | ($4,092) |
| Total other revenue | ($42,069) | ($9,562) | ($30,724) | ($10,818) | ($4,027) |
| Total revenue | $2,836,575 | $1,940,033 | $1,913,717 | $1,567,684 | $1,290,694 |
| Expenses | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Program services | $1,784,581 | $1,678,100 | $1,559,194 | $1,163,162 | $984,380 |
| Management and general | $242,365 | $165,989 | $151,977 | $101,010 | $81,623 |
| Fundraising | $191,369 | $248,129 | $169,599 | $99,395 | $90,173 |
| Total expenses | $2,218,315 | $2,092,218 | $1,880,770 | $1,363,567 | $1,156,176 |
| Change in net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $618,260 | ($152,185) | $32,947 | $204,117 | $134,518 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $618,260 | ($152,185) | $32,947 | $204,117 | $134,518 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Dan Georgopulos | Founder/CEO | $163,614 |
Compensation data as of: 12/31/2024
Response from ministry
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History
In April 2003, Dan and Brenda Georgopulos founded Hands of The Carpenter alongside a small group of dedicated leaders. From the beginning, their work was guided by faith. Dan was moved to understand God's heart for widows and women without the covering of a husband, and James 1:27 became the cornerstone of the mission: "Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble."
As Dan and Brenda connected with single mothers in their church and community, they heard stories of women facing overwhelming challenges-abuse, potential homelessness, the loss of a spouse, and the constant worry of providing for their families. Many feared losing their jobs simply because their cars weren't reliable. Out of those conversations, Hands of The Carpenter was born, offering both practical automotive help and the reminder that each woman is a strong mother and a beloved daughter of Christ.
In August 2025, Hands of The Carpenter became SparkHope Automotive. After more than two decades of growth, community feedback revealed that while the mission remained steadfast, the name no longer reflected the organization's momentum. The new name captures what SparkHope has become-a faith-based movement dedicated to fueling stability, trust, and long-term opportunity for working single mothers.
Today, as SparkHope moves forward with new leadership and a renewed identity, its "why" remains unchanged: to honor every client, serve with compassion, and bring glory to God. For over twenty years, SparkHope has continued to adapt to the evolving needs of the women it serves. Through partnerships with churches, businesses, and its growing Community of Champions, SparkHope continues to combine practical assistance with lasting hope-keeping families safely on the road and moving toward brighter futures.