SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SOARING ACADEMYINC

EIN: 264006234 501(c)(3) Education

VALENCIA, CA

Total Revenue
$428,796
Total Expenses
$559,745
Total Assets
$1,224,536
Net Assets
$1,223,643
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2008
Legal Domicile
CA
Phone
3108004760
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SOARING ACADEMYINC, founded in 2008, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $429K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 11% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $560K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 31% operating deficit.

Mission

SOARING ACADEMY'S TWO GOALS ARE TO PROVIDE OUR COUNTRY'S WOUNDED SERVICE MEMBERS AN EMPOWERING SOARING FLIGHT THAT UNLOCKS POTENTIAL AND RESRORES SELF CONFIDENCE AND TO DEVELOP AND PROVIDE STEM EDUCATION AND FLIGHT OPPORTUNITIES TO TEACHERS AND STUDENTS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $532,349 Revenue: $305,878

OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR 2023 INCLUDED:WARRIORS SOAR - OUR MONTHLY PRIVATE FLY-DAY PLUS LUNCH FOR VETERANS DEALING WITH PTSD AND OTHER CHALLENGES CONTINUED TO BE A BEACON OF HOPE. DURING 2023 WE...

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OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR 2023 INCLUDED:WARRIORS SOAR - OUR MONTHLY PRIVATE FLY-DAY PLUS LUNCH FOR VETERANS DEALING WITH PTSD AND OTHER CHALLENGES CONTINUED TO BE A BEACON OF HOPE. DURING 2023 WE PARTNERED WITH WEST LA VA, LOMA LINDA VA, LONG BEACH VA AND HIGHER GROUND USA. THE PEACE AND ADRENALINE RUSH FROM SOARING WITHOUT AN ENGINE LEAVES VETERANS WITH A SENSE OF HAPPINESS THAT FOR MANY SEEMED UNATTAINABLE UNTIL THIS FLIGHT. IZZY, FORMER ARMY, "SEEING THINGS FROM UP THERE AT THAT VANTAGE POINT HELPED ME UNDERSTAND THAT MY PROBLEMS AS I PREVIOUSLY SAW THEM ARE NOT SO BIG!" I'M SO APPRECIATIVE OF THIS EXPERIENCE". "I FEEL BETTER, I FEEL LIKE A BETTER PERSON" A GREAT MENTAL THERAPY AND I FELT A WHOLE BUNCH OF GRATITUDE." OVER 170+ VETERANS PARTICIPATED IN 2023.

Program 2

GLIDER-STEM - OUR OUTREACH TO TEENS: WE HOSTED AN LOS ANGELES BASED IRVINE STEM MAGNET SCHOOL WHERE MIDDLE SCHOOLORS HAD A GLIDER DAY AT THEIR SCHOOL FOLLOWED BY A FLY-DAY FORTHE CLASS IN APRIL 2023...

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GLIDER-STEM - OUR OUTREACH TO TEENS: WE HOSTED AN LOS ANGELES BASED IRVINE STEM MAGNET SCHOOL WHERE MIDDLE SCHOOLORS HAD A GLIDER DAY AT THEIR SCHOOL FOLLOWED BY A FLY-DAY FORTHE CLASS IN APRIL 2023. WE ALSO HOSED 30+ AT RISK TEENS FROM THE JUNIOR-CADET PROGRAM AT THE LAPD WHO FLEW WITH US DURING THEIR GROUP FLY-DAY AFTER THEY PARTICIPATED IN AN AVIATION WORKSHOP THAT WE HELD AT WHITEMAN AIRPORT IN LOS ANGELES. OUT OF THE CLASS ONE OF THE STUDENTS IS NOW A REGULAR FLIGHT STUDENT AND IS APPLYING FOR SOLO SCHOLARSHIPS TOWARDS HIS PRIVATE PILOT RATING. WE ALSO HOSTED SCOUTING GROUPS, EXPLORER GROUPS AND A 4-H GROUP FOR FIELD TRIPS AND DEMONSTRATIONS, LEARNING ABOUT AERONAUTICS, AND CAREER PATHS AS WELL AS GETTING TO TAKE THE CONTROLS UP IN THE AIR AND LOG IN THEIR FIRST FLIGHT INSTRUCTION.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $44,534
Program Service Revenue $305,878
Investment Income $7,039
Other Revenue $71,345
TOTAL REVENUE $428,796

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $217,636
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $532,349
Other Expenses $342,109
TOTAL EXPENSES $559,745

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $428,796 $483,960 -0.1%
Expenses $559,745 $616,582 -0.1%
Net Income $-130,949 $-132,622 0.0%
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
N/A
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
2
$105,000
Total Directors
5
$105,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CHRISTOPHER BENNETT President 50.00
Officer Director
$60,000 $0 $60,000
JULIE C BENNETT Treasurer 48.00
Officer Director
$45,000 $0 $45,000
ROBERT J EVANS Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHEN DE LA CRUZ Director 8.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBBERT A VAN VALER Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $428,796 $559,745 $1,224,536 $-130,949
2022 $483,960 $616,582 $1,241,584 $-132,622
2021 $528,052 $544,579 $1,451,988 $-16,527
2020 $957,509 $492,073 $1,268,375 $465,436
2019 $495,748 $635,601 $830,478 $-139,853
2018 $512,365 $691,144 $921,546 $-178,779
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