Soar Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- Raising each dollar of donations cost 106 cents.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
SOAR is a seasonal accredited educational academy, GAP year program, and outdoor adventure camp dedicated to a two-fold purpose: TO PROVIDE ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION, EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION, INTERPERSONAL LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND OUTDOOR ADVENTURE BASED PROGRAMMING TO YOUTH DEALING WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES, AND/OR ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDERS THROUGH THEIR PARTICIPATION IN THE ACADEMY AT SOAR. TO PROVIDE EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION, INTERPERSONAL LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND OUTDOOR ADVENTURE BASED PROGRAMMING TO YOUTH, YOUNG ADULTS AND FAMILIES DEALING WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES, AND/OR ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDERS THROUGH SOAR'S OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CAMP PROGRAMS, GAP YEAR PROGRAM, AND COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES. SOAR EMBRACES A COMMITMENT TO SERVICE THAT IS EVIDENT IN THE PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT OF ITS STAFF MEMBERS. SOAR IS A PRIVATE, NON-PROFIT 501(C)(3) CORPORATION.
- Income
- $5.5 million
- Spending
- $5.5 million
- Spent on programs
- 82%
- Reserves
- 7.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 92%
- Employees
- 135
- Highest pay
- $157,740, president & ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 40% of charities in its peer group (environment, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 7.5 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 25% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 16% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 1582% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 106 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 94 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (environment, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 259 of 12 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
9 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- $4.5 million spent. Participants in SOAR's summer camps, academy and gap year programs take part in adventure experiences designed to develop problem solving skills, effective communication strategies, general social skills and to increase self-awareness by achieving success in various outdoor activities. Each student builds essential self-esteem and self-confidence that translates into all walks of life. SOAR's success based programs focus on the gifts and abilities of each youth-strengths that will launch them into a life filled with opportunity and success. As an accredited boarding school, our academy at SOAR has granted students high school diplomas as they have successfully completed required coursework.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 1983.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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