Soar For Youth
- Assets
- $1.1m
- Revenue
- $565.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Berkeley, CA
- Founding
- 06/2009
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 26-4425202
Organization Overview
Soar For Youth is located in Berkeley, CA. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (P32) the organization is classified as: Foster Care, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Soar For Youth is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Soar For Youth generated $565.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $313.5k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 10.1% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
IN COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP WITH UC BERKELEY, SOAR HELPS BAY AREA FOSTER YOUTH AGED 11-21 MOVE THROUGH ADOLESCENCE AND INTO THEIR ADULT LIVES WITH INDEPENDENCE. WE TEACH, COACH, AND COUNSEL OUR YOUNG PEOPLE IN ACADEMICS, LEADERSHIP, LIFE SKILLS, AND EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE. WE PROVIDE THEM WITH ACTIVITIES THAT BUILD TRUST, PROMOTE TEAMWORK, AND ENHANCE SELF-ESTEEM. THE SOAR PROGRAM AIMS TO HELP OUR YOUNG PEOPLE GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL, ATTEND COLLEGE, AND SUCCEED IN LIFE WITH PURPOSE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SUMMER PRECOLLEGIATE ACADEMIES (PREVIOUSLY FOSTER YOUTH SUMMER PROGRAM):WE PARTNERED WITH BAY AREA COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES AND LOCAL CASA CHAPTERS TO IDENTIFY CANDIDATES FOR OUR PROGRAM. WE HELD FOUR ONE WEEK RESIDENTIAL PRECOLLEGIATE ACADEMIES (PREPARE TO SOAR, LEARN TO SOAR, TIME TO SOAR, AND SOAR TO COLLEGE) IN 2021.WE SERVED 110 FOSTER YOUTHS IN 2021. MANY OF THEM RECEIVED MORE THAN 200 HOURS OF SERVICE FROM SOAR.
SCHOOL-YEAR ACADEMIC SUPPORT (PREVIOUSLY FOSTER YOUTH ACADEMIC SUPPORT):SOAR PROVIDES ESSENTIAL ACADEMIC SUPPORT, ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS, TO HELP ENSURE THAT SOAR YOUTH'S GRADE POINT AVERAGE CONSISTENTLY INCREASE, AND THAT OUR YOUNG PEOPLE PURSUE AN EDUCATIONAL COURSE LEADING TO THE FULFILLMENT OF THEIR EDUCATIONAL GOALS AND A BRIGHT FUTURE.SIX OF OUR SEVEN HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS GRADUATED IN MAY 2021 AS EXPECTED. THE YOUNG MAN WHO DID NOT MAKE IT HAD AN EXCELLENT GPA (3.71) BEFORE THE PANDEMIC AND JUST COULD NOT ENDURE THE ON-LINE COURSES. WE HAVE ASSIGNED HIM A NEW ACADEMIC ADVOCATE. CUMULATIVELY, 96% OF SOAR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS HAVE GRADUATED ON TIME (97% GRADUATED). 90% OF THEM WENT ON TO COLLEGE, 39% TO A FOUR-YEAR UNIVERSITY.90% OF THE SOAR YOUTHS WHO NEEDED AND WANTED AN ACADEMIC ADVOCATE HAD ONE. THE SUPPORT IS FOCUSED ON OUR TIME TO SOAR AND SOAR TO COLLEGE GRADUATES, AS WELL AS THEIR YOUNGER PEERS WHO HAVE PRESSING NEEDS FOR ACADEMIC SUPPORT.
SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM:SOAR LAUNCHED A SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM IN 2018 TO MOTIVATE AND REWARD OUR SUMMER PROGRAM GRADUATES FOR THEIR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE. THE PILOT WAS A HUGE SUCCESS. WE DEEPENED THIS OFFERING IN 2021 BY PAYING FOR TRANSPORTATION COSTS IN ADDITION TO A STIPEND. WE PLACED 16 SOAR INTERNS WITH BUSINESSES. TWELVE OF THEM COMPLETED THEIR INTERNSHIP WITH EMPLOYERS WHOSE BUSINESSES WERE ALIGNED WITH THEIR CAREER INTERESTS. WE FELT VERY FORTUNATE THAT 7 OF SOAR 2021 SUMMER INTERNS HAD IN-PERSON EXPERIENCES DESPITE THE PANDEMIC.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Diana Brown President And Chair | OfficerTrustee | 60 | $0 |
Kem Robinson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 12 | $0 |
Beth Luke Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 14 | $0 |
Leticia Galyean Director | Trustee | 8 | $0 |
Denise Fuller Director | Trustee | 8 | $0 |
Libby Colman Director | Trustee | 8 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $564,220 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,638 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $564,220 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $961 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $565,181 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $31,231 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $3,080 |
| Payroll taxes | $2,676 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $258,993 |
| Advertising and promotion | $505 |
| Office expenses | $1,658 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,908 |
| All other expenses | $182 |
| Total functional expenses | $313,468 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $193,979 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $870,226 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $101 |
| Total assets | $1,064,306 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,063 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,063 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $1,063,243 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,064,306 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Soar For Youth has recieved totaling $5,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Lowell Berry Foundation Lafayette, CA PURPOSE: ENRICHMENT & PRE-COLLEGIATE PROGRAMS | $5,000 |
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