Liabilities / Assets
78th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 78% of similar nonprofits.
Piedmont Soaring Society
EIN 16-1726127 • 501(c)7 • Clemmons, NC
Profile
We provide a location for members and soaring enthusiasts to enjoy the sport of soaring (motorless flight). As a club, we provide flight equipment, aero tows, and flight instruction. In addition we offer introductory flights for those persons interested in experiencing soaring or joining our club.
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
0.12x
Liabilities / Revenue
81st percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 81% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
73rd percentile
Higher net margin than 73% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
95th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 95% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
69th percentile
Faster asset growth than 69% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
78th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 78% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$112,966
Up $19,012 (+20%) from 2024
Liabilities
Down$11,164
Down $336 (-2.9%) from 2024
Net Assets
Up$101,802
Up $19,348 (+23%) from 2024
Revenue
Down$67,165
Down $4,520 (-6.3%) from 2024
Expenses
Down$47,818
Down $14,232 (-23%) from 2024
Net Income
Up$19,347
Up $9,712 (+101%) from 2024
Trend Graphs
Filings
Most recent year
2025 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $112,966
- Liabilities
- $11,164
- Net assets
- $101,802
- Revenue
- $67,165
- Expenses
- $47,818
- Net income
- $19,347
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
- Signed
- Mar 10, 2026
- Return Version
- 2025v4.0
- Gross Receipts
- $67,165
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
We provide a location for members and soaring enthusiasts to enjoy the sport of soaring (motorless flight). As a club, we provide flight equipment, aero tows, and flight instruction. In addition we offer introductory flights for those persons interested in experiencing soaring or joining our club.
Program Services
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| WE PROVIDE A LOCATION FOR MEMBERS AND SOARING ENTHUSIASTS TO ENJOY THE SPORT OF SOARING (MOTORLESS FLIGHT). AS A CLUB, WE PROVIDE FLIGHT EQUIPMENT, AERO TOWS, AND FLIGHT INSTRUCTION. IN ADDITION WE OFFER INTRODUCTORY FLIGHTS FOR THOSE PERSONS INTERESTED IN EXPERIENCING SOARING OR JOINING OUR CLUB. | $0 | $47,817 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GARY GARAVAGLIA | Board Member | - | $0 | - | - |
| MATT WELBORN | Board Member | - | $0 | - | - |
| JAKE ALSPAUGH | Board Member | - | $0 | - | - |
| BRIAN KENNEDY | Board Member | - | $0 | - | - |
| BOB HILLS | President | - | $0 | - | - |
| JEFF DAYE | Vice President | - | $0 | - | - |
| ED WHITE | Treasurer | - | $0 | - | - |
| ROGER CUMMINGS | Secretary | - | $0 | - | - |
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Piedmont Soaring Society
- EIN
- 16-1726127
- Phone
- 3479271045
- Address
- PO BOX 212, CLEMMONS, NC 27012
Signing Officer
- Name
- Ed White
- Title
- Treasurer
- Phone
- 3479271045
- Signed
- 2026-03-10
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Preparer
- Firm
- Cri Advisors Pllc
- Address
- 7025 ALBERT PICK RD STE 300, GREENSBORO, NC 27409
- Preparer
- Lisa Poplin
- Phone
- 3362729777
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 4 - Other Investment Income
“Description: interest income. Amount: 2,879.”
Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16 - Other Expenses
“Description: towplane fuel. Amount: 7,665. Description: service and repairs. Amount: 12,049. Description: insurance. Amount: 11,847. Description: property taxes. Amount: 1,670. Description: miscellaneous expense. Amount: 971. Description: depreciation. Amount: 3,503. Description: computer and internet. Amount: 1,067. Description: glider operations. Amount: 167. Total to form 990-ez, line 16: 38,939.”
Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 24 - Other Assets
“Description: accounts receivable. Beg. Of year amount: 358. End of year amount: 0. Description: other depreciable assets. Beg. Of year amount: 14,019. End of year amount: 12,159.”
Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 26 - Other Liabilities
“Description: members aircraft equity. Beg. Of year amount: 11,500. End of year amount: 9,000. Description: accounts payable. Beg. Of year amount: 0. End of year amount: 2,164.”
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