Children Soar Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The organizations primary exempt purpose is to provide youth development programs to justice involved youth and provide literacy enrichment to youth who are experiencing homelessness to prevent them becoming justice involved.
- Income
- $106,159
- Spending
- $84,300
- Reserves
- 3.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 94%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 (3)
- $14,258 spent. Stories That Soar is a literacy-focused program designed to improve reading skills, comprehension, and academic confidence among underserved youth. The program provides structured reading activities, guided instruction, and literacy enrichment materials to support early learning development. Approximately 60 children were served during the year through weekly sessions and literacy-based activities aimed at improving educational outcomes.
- $21,000 spent. From Trouble to Triumph is a youth development program focused on violence prevention, mentorship, and personal development for at-risk youth. The program provides workshops, mentoring support, life skills training, and positive behavioral development activities. Approximately 40 youth were served during the year through ongoing programming designed to promote positive decision-making and long-term success.
- $20,330 spent. The organization provided community outreach initiatives and youth engagement events designed to support underserved children and families. Activities included educational events, back-to-school drives, youth incentives, and community-based programming to encourage participation and positive development. Approximately 850 individuals benefited from these services during the year.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 2025.
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 March 2023.
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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