So Kids Soar is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (O99) the organization is classified as: Youth Development N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. So Kids Soar 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 12/2023, So Kids Soar generated $347.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 21.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $264.1k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 19.3% per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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SO KIDS SOAR (SKS), A NOT-FOR-PROFIT SECTION 501(C)(3), PROVIDES LIFE-CHANGING PROGRAMS THAT EMPOWER YOUTH WITH PHYSICAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO STRIVE, OWN, ACHIEVE AND REALIZE THEIR POTENTIAL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SKS CLINICS ARE ADAPTIVE CLINICS HELD ONCE OR TWICE A MONTH FOR YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES. THROUGH OUR CLINICS, THOSE WITH PHYSICAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ARE ABLE TO COME OFF THE SIDELINES AND UNITE WITH THEIR PEERS. MANY CHILDREN HAVE BEEN BULLIED IN SCHOOLS AND ARE LEFT OUT OF ACTIVITIES WITH ABLE-BODIED CHILDREN. THE EMPOWERMENT AND SELF-CONFIDENCE GAINED THROUGH THE CLINICS WILL CARRY OVER FROM THE FIELD TO THE HOME, CLASSROOM, AND COMMUNITY, ALLOWING THEM TO REALIZE THAT THEIR DISABILITY WILL NOT PREVENT THEM FROM FULFILLING THEIR DREAMS. EACH CHILD IS PARTNERED WITH A VOLUNTEER TO LEARN THE ESSENCE OF TEAMWORK, HAVE A MENTOR, AND BOND OVER A SENSE OF CAMARADERIE.
YOUR PATH TO SUCCESS: THE SO KIDS SOAR MENTORSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES COMMUNICATION, LEADERSHIP AND VOCATIONAL SKILL-BUILDING FOR YOUNG ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS AND/OR PHYSICAL DISABILITIES IN THE WASHINGTON DC AREA. OVER THE COURSE OF 3 MONTHS, PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS ATTEND SKILL-BUILDING WORKSHOPS ON TOPICS SUCH AS RESUME DEVELOPMENT, INTERVIEWING, FORMAL EMAIL COMMUNICATION, AND OFF-SITE COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS. THE GOAL IS TO ENSURE THAT PARTICIPANTS WALK AWAY WITH MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS, NEW CONFIDENCE AND REAL SKILLS THAT ALLOW THEM TO PURSUE INDEPENDENCE AND GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT.
SKS HOLIDAY CELEBRATION: THIS CELEBRATION IS MORE THAN A SEASONAL PARTY. IT IS OUR CULMINATING YEAR-END EVENT THAT GIVES OUR PARTICIPANTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO "PAY COMPASSION FORWARD". PARTICIPANTS ENGAGE IN A VARIETY OF PHILANTHROPIC ACTIVITIES AT THE HOLIDAY CELEBRATION, INCLUDING WRAPPING GIFTS FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN; DECORATING DESSERTS FOR HOMELESS SHELTERS; MAKING HOLIDAY CARDS FOR VETERANS AND MORE. THE HOLIDAY CELEBRATION IS A TIME FOR FUN AND PHILANTHROPY AND A REMINDER THAT THEIR DISABILITIES WILL NOT HOLD THEM BACK FROM REACHING THEIR POTENTIAL.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Glenda Fu Smith Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $104,615 |
Christi Main Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Seye Iwarere Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Chloe Stewart Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Jay Chesley Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Kiel Chesley Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $347,801 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $347,801 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $134 |
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 | $347,935 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $104,615 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,452 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $4,661 |
Payroll taxes | $11,292 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $14,001 |
Advertising and promotion | $18,145 |
Office expenses | $146 |
Information technology | $953 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,471 |
Travel | $6,336 |
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 | $0 |
All other expenses | $5,228 |
Total functional expenses | $264,051 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $210,692 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $50,134 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $11,913 |
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 | $0 |
Total assets | $272,739 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $36,051 |
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 | $36,051 |
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 | $236,688 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $272,739 |