Skyride Unlimited Incorporated

EIN: 770303104 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Bakersfield, CA

Total Revenue
$1,055,487
Total Expenses
$1,040,830
Total Assets
$630,718
Net Assets
$630,718
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1990
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Dr Martin Garza
Phone
6618322800
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Skyride Unlimited Incorporated, founded in 1990, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023.

Mission

Advancement of educational programs to enhance the values and mores of the American way of life. Provide listeners in the greater Bakersfield area with commercial free educational programming which enhances values and mores of the American way of life.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $570,308

Provide listeners in the greater Bakersfield area with commercial free educational programming which enhances values and mores of the American way of life.03/15/23-As a part of Celebrity Reads day...

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Provide listeners in the greater Bakersfield area with commercial free educational programming which enhances values and mores of the American way of life.03/15/23-As a part of Celebrity Reads day, afternoon host Matt Pelishek joined a 5th grade class at Old River Elementary to read for them. Matt spent time encouraging the kids, letting them know their focus in school was really important, and letting them know they can accomplish big goals. Matt read, shared, and answered questions with the class for about 20 minutes.03-06-23-In light of a high number of traffic accidents in Kern County, we addressed an upcoming opportunity on safe driving offered for free to the community. Afternoon hosts Matt & Aaron discussed Smart Start, a free class being offered by the California Highway Patrol. The class is for prospective teenage drivers and their parents addressing both safe driving habits, and consequences of poor choices. The class is being offered locally on March 14th at 6pm. We spoke about it twice during the afternoon drive.January 30 February 10, 2023-We partnered with Capital Dental Group to collect household items and non-perishable food items for the central coastal area that was hit with severe flooding. These items were then sent to San Luis Obispo for distribution.06/27/23-Kern County has asked its residents to conserve water this week as they work on maintenance for the Lake Isabella dam. The county is preparing for a large amount of snow melt which will cause an influx of water. Afternoon hosts Matt Pelishek and Aaron Perlman informed the audience of both the water conservation request, as well as the reasons and what our county will be facing with the water situation. Also provided were simple water conservation tips.July 1, 2023 Orleys Shoe DriveLocated at Valley Baptist Olive Drive location. We hosted an event called Orleys Shoe Drive, organized by Nicole Vigil. The project is to collect shoes for under privileged children so that they can start school with new shoes. 7/17/23-With temperatures dangerously high today, our afternoon show made sure to give the details on the available cooling centers in our listening area through the entire afternoon when temps were the highest.October 30 November 16, 2023-Bakersfield Pregnancy CenterWe hosted a collection site for Bakersfield Pregnancy Center Baby Shower. We announced on air the event on-air, and collected much needed baby items for Bakersfield Pregnancy Center to distribute at their annual Baby Shower. This is an event for needy parents-to-be and new parents, and mothers in crisis situations. Baby items are given out to as needed. Life FM collected five garbage bin sizes of items

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,056,299
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $304
Other Revenue $-1,116
TOTAL REVENUE $1,055,487

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $625,237
Fundraising Expenses $43,366
Program Expenses $570,308
Other Expenses $415,593
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,040,830

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,055,487 $1,024,583 +0.0%
Expenses $1,040,830 $1,101,158 -0.1%
Net Income $14,657 $-76,575 -1.2%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
3
Independent Members
2
Employees
10
Volunteers
15

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
3
$195,610
Total Directors
3
$195,610
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Terri Blankenship Secretary/Treas 40.00
Officer Director
$186,610 $0 $186,610
Doug Cowan Vice President 2.00
Officer Director
$6,500 $0 $6,500
Dr Martin Garza President 2.00
Officer Director
$2,500 $0 $2,500
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 $1,055,487 $1,040,830 $630,718 $14,657
2022 $1,024,583 $1,101,158 $616,061 $-76,575
2021 $1,071,907 $951,141 $695,099 $120,766
2020 $1,084,344 $851,595 $573,927 $232,749
2019 $945,803 $886,571 $339,121 $59,232
2018 $811,041 $808,161 $283,934 $2,880
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