SOAR DBA READY FOR LIFE

EIN: 270542086 501(c)(3) Human Services

GRAND RAPIDS, MI

Total Revenue
$1,397,078
Total Expenses
$1,254,145
Total Assets
$1,061,065
Net Assets
$968,996
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2009
Legal Domicile
MI
Principal Officer
TONI FALK
Phone
6162483775
Tax Period
2024-08-01 to 2025-07-31

SOAR DBA READY FOR LIFE, founded in 2009, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $1.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 20% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.3M left a modest 10% surplus.

Mission

TO PROVIDE ADULTS EXPERIENCING COGNITIVE, LEARNING, AND SOCIAL DISABILITIES OPPORTUNITIES TO BE CHALLENGED ACADEMICALLY, BUILD RELATIONSHIPS AND PREPARE FOR THEIR TRANSITION INTO A MORE INDEPENDENT LIFE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $740,344 Revenue: $860,808

THE READY FOR LIFE ACADEMY PROVIDES POST-SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES FOR COLLEGE-AGED INDIVIDUALS DIAGNOSED WITH COGNITIVE, LEARNING, OR SOCIAL DISABILITIES. EACH STUDENT BEGINS THE PROGRAM BY...

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THE READY FOR LIFE ACADEMY PROVIDES POST-SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES FOR COLLEGE-AGED INDIVIDUALS DIAGNOSED WITH COGNITIVE, LEARNING, OR SOCIAL DISABILITIES. EACH STUDENT BEGINS THE PROGRAM BY BUILDING A STUDENT-CENTERED LEARNING PLAN TO DEVELOP REALISTIC LEARNING OBJECTIVES, AND IDENTIFY AREAS OF NATURAL TALENT TO BE FURTHER DEVELOPED. BASED ON THE STUDENT'S INTERESTS AND ABILITIES, THE COLLEGES OFFER NON-CREDIT EARNING CLASSES WHICH ARE INTENTIONALLY SELECTED FOR THE STUDENTS TO ATTEND. THE CURRICULUM USED FOCUSES ON TRANSITION SKILLS TO HELP STUDENTS GAIN INDEPENDENCE AND JOB SKILLS AND COURSES ARE TAUGHT TO SUPPLEMENT THE COLLEGE CLASSES THE STUDENTS ATTEND.

Program 2
Expenses: $422,132 Revenue: $467,257

GROUP CLS SERVICES PROVIDE WORK AND LIFE SKILL TRAINING FOR INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING COGNITIVE, LEARNING, OR SOCIAL DISABILITIES. WORK AND LIFE SKILLS ARE DEVELOPED THROUGH VOLUNTEERISM, COMMUNITY...

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GROUP CLS SERVICES PROVIDE WORK AND LIFE SKILL TRAINING FOR INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING COGNITIVE, LEARNING, OR SOCIAL DISABILITIES. WORK AND LIFE SKILLS ARE DEVELOPED THROUGH VOLUNTEERISM, COMMUNITY INTEGRATION AND INTERACTIVE LESSONS WHICH ENABLE EACH PERSON TO ACHIEVE THEIR INDIVIDUALIZED GOALS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $14,884
Program Service Revenue $1,328,065
Investment Income $54,129
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,397,078

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $939,941
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,162,476
Other Expenses $314,204
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,254,145

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,397,078 $1,160,535 +0.2%
Expenses $1,254,145 $1,043,263 +0.2%
Net Income $142,933 $117,272 +0.2%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
90
Volunteers
25

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
4
$84,178
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DEEDEE STAKLEY PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BECKIE HADLEY TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE HAZEL SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHIRLEY EICHENBERG BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARLA WICKS BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TONI FALK EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$78,256 $5,922 $84,178
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
2025 $1,397,078 $1,254,145 $1,061,065 $142,933
2024 $1,160,535 $1,043,263 $884,451 $117,272
2023 $1,195,763 $1,152,730 $758,762 $43,033
2022 $1,008,588 $1,062,992 $709,852 $-54,404
2021 $963,863 $852,811 $781,625 $111,052
2019 $791,601 $694,909 $670,317 $96,692
2018 $588,170 $505,034 $544,508 $83,136
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