2024-11-15T13:46:45+00:00 2023-12-31 440160260 Forvis Mazars LLP 500 Ridgefield Court Asheville NC 28806 990 2023-01-01 581505954 SOAR INC SOAR 8284563435 PO BOX 388 Balsam NC 28707 JOHN WILLSON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2024-11-15 true Amy Bibby P00445891 8282542254 2024-11-15 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z JOHN WILLSON PO BOX 388 Balsam NC 28707 8490425 false X WWW.SOARNC.ORG X 1982 NC WILDERNESS ADVENTURE PROGRAM AND SCHOOL FOR LD AND ADHD YOUTH. 16 14 111 0 0 0 889353 214267 4251499 4730250 152422 -203682 14786 22987 5308060 4763822 88480 163307 0 0 2544155 2908508 0 31639 40313 2457239 2548479 5089874 5651933 218186 -888111 7609497 7743616 1936333 2312610 5673164 5431006 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. false false 4107646 163307 4730250 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 such activities as rock climbing, whitewater rafting, SCUBA, horseback riding, kayaking and more, 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. 4107646 true true false false false false false false false true false false true true true false false false false true false false true false false false false true true false false false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false true 32 0 true 111 true false false false false false false false false false false false false X 16 14 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false X X Lori Belt 8284563435 PO BOX 388 Balsam NC 28707 Catey McClary TREASURER 1.0 X X 0 0 0 Dale Harris Sparacino SECRETARY 1.0 X X 0 0 0 John W Wilson Jr EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 50.0 X X 145685 0 27793 Johnathan A Jones Board Chairman 4.0 X X 53427 0 2124 Logan Walters VICE CHAIRMAN 1.0 X X 0 0 0 Dr Benjamin Benjamin Danny Board Member 1.0 X 0 0 0 Drexel Rogers III Board Member 1.0 X 0 0 0 James Drawdy Board Member 1.0 X 0 0 0 Joan Teach Board Member 1.0 X 0 0 0 Korey Ramsey Board Member 1.0 X 0 0 0 Vernard G Cootes Board Member 1.0 X 0 0 0 John Rogers DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS 45.0 X 94125 0 11739 Jonathan David Jones DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS 50.0 X 70586 0 133 363823 0 41789 1 false true false 0 214267 214267 PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUE 611600 4730250 4730250 0 0 0 0 4730250 56601 56601 0 0 3466320 3726603 -260283 0 -260283 -260283 Miscellaneous Income 900099 22987 22987 0 0 0 0 22987 4763822 4730250 0 -180695 163307 163307 405612 150604 246334 8674 70586 70586 2125118 1513021 612097 117287 78191 39096 189905 126603 63302 31639 31639 221804 198580 23224 0 165561 24005 141556 283623 230423 53200 36237 17448 18789 438645 321103 117542 175094 153452 21642 29794 29794 178877 119251 59626 164378 86606 77772 PROGRAM ACTIVITIES 698318 698318 Camping Fees 131654 131654 Wilderness Equipment 16910 16910 Medical Supplies 7584 7584 0 0 0 0 5651933 4107646 1503974 40313 1786980 1310364 2868829 2970922 576525 855719 0 0 12067 15104 3666410 1655525 2128833 2010885 0 0 236263 580622 7609497 7743616 52434 20400 1746235 1816459 0 6280 0 131384 475751 1936333 2312610 X 5673164 5431006 5673164 5431006 7609497 7743616 -888111 645953 0 X X true X false true false X 499164 1031495 526922 889353 214267 3161201 4908475 2233156 3511032 4251499 4730250 19634412 0 0 0 5407639 3264651 4037954 5140852 4944517 22795613 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22795613 41801 70177 140272 109409 56601 418260 0 41801 70177 140272 109409 56601 418260 0 33130 7038 8344 14786 22987 86285 5482570 3341866 4186570 5265047 5024105 23300158 0.9783 0.9776 0.02 0.0175 X Schedule A, Part III, Line 12 Other Income DESCRIPTION - OTHER INCOME, COLUMN A - 33130.0, COLUMN B - 7038.0, COLUMN C - 8344.0, COLUMN D - 14786.0, COLUMN E - 22987.0, COLUMN F - 86285.0; RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 335268 335268 1206692 599707 606985 907606 451066 456540 1100804 547082 553722 116040 57670 58370 2010885 LAND DEPOSIT 100000 Sales Tax Receivable 5646 Right of Use Asset 474976 580622 Lease Liability 475751 475751 X Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 FIN 48 (ASC 740) footnote INCOME TAXES- THE ORGANIZATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE; ACCORDINGLY, THE ACCOMPANYING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DO NOT REFLECT A PROVISION OR LIABILITY FOR FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAXES. THE ORGANIZATION HAS DETERMINED THAT IT DOES NOT HAVE ANY MATERIAL UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS OR OBLIGATIONS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023. Central America and the Caribbean 0 0 Program Services Travel, Lodging, Fuel, and Supplies 63584 0 0 0 0 0 0 63584 0 63584 false false false false false false Schedule F, Part I, Line 3 Method used to account for expenditures on org's financial statements CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEA X X X X X X true JAMES JONES 93 VALLEY VIEW CIRCLE WAYNESVILLE NC 28786 PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISING false 0 31639 -31639 0 31639 -31639 true SCHOLARSHIP 50 163307 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES GRANT FUNDING PURSUANT TO THE EXEMPT MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE ORGANIZATION HAS SET PROCEDURES IN MONITORING AND DETERMINING THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS. STUDENTS ARE CHOSEN AS GRANT RECIPIENTS BASED ON FINANCIAL NEEDS. false false false false false false false false false John W Wilson Jr EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 145685 0 0 0 0 0 27423 0 370 0 173478 0 0 0 JONATHAN A JONES JONATHAN A. JONES IS THE BOARD PRESIDENT OF SOAR, INC. 80000 THE ORGANIZATION RENTS THE REAL PROPERTY AT THE EAGLE VALLEY RANCH LOCATION FROM ITS BOARD PRESIDENT. false JAMES JONES JAMES JONES HAS A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP WITH JONATHAN A. JONES 31639 COMPENSATION FOR HIS SERVICES false Jonathan D Jones Jonathan D. Jones HAS A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP WITH JONATHAN A. JONES 70586 COMPENSATION FOR HIS SERVICES false Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body THE AUDIT COMMITTEE WILL REVIEW THE FORM 990 AND THEN PRESENT THE FORM 990 TO A MEETING OF THE ENTIRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MEETS WITH EACH OFFICER AND KEY EMPLOYEE ANNUALLY TO ENSURE THERE ARE NO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THE BOARD CHAIR ALSO ASKS BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICERS TO DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST ISSUES PRIOR TO THE ANNUAL BOARD MEETING. IF ANY ISSUES ARE IDENTIFIED, THEY ARE DISCUSSED WITH THE FULL BOARD. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official COMPARABILITY DATA FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL, OTHER OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES IS RESEARCHED AND DETAILED BY THE SALARY AND BENEFITS COMMITTEE MADE UP OF BOARD MEMBERS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. COMPARABILITY DATA FOR TOTAL COMPENSATION IS COLLECTED FROM OTHER SIMILAR LOCAL AND REGIONAL NON-PROFITS. BENCHMARKS ARE SET IN COMPARISON WITH SIMILAR NON-PROFITS AND CHECKED AGAINST AREA GOVERNMENT PAY SCALE. THIS DATA IS PRESENTED AT THE ANNUAL BOARD MEETING FOR BOARD DISCUSSION AND VOTE. THE VOTE IS RECORDED IN THE MINUTES OF THAT MEETING. Form 990, Part VI, Line 18 How forms are made available to the public IN ADDITION, RECENT FILINGS OF THE FORM 990 ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES COPIES OF ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST AND INSPECTION AT THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE IN NORTH CAROLINA AND WYOMING. THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS STATED AND AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c Change of oversight process or selection process THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.