Liabilities / Assets
96th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 96% of similar nonprofits.
990EZ • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 47-3533577
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
Liabilities / Assets
96th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 96% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
90th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 90% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
15th percentile
Higher net margin than 15% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
79th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 79% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
11th percentile
Faster asset growth than 11% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
15th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 15% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Down$12,689
Down $12,964 (-51%) from 2023
Net Assets
Down-$9,487
Down $17,858 (-213%) from 2023
Liabilities
Up$22,176
Up $4,894 (+28%) from 2023
Revenue
Down$64,304
Down $38,889 (-38%) from 2023
Expenses
Down$82,162
Down $16,031 (-16%) from 2023
Net Income
Down-$17,858
Down $22,858 (-457%) from 2023
Provide all teens the ability to build self-confidence, integrity and the leadership qualities needed to become proud, responsible and productive adults
Provide all teens the ability to build sef-confidence, integrity and the leadership qualities needed to become responsible and productive members of society
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| Mentoring Program: 381 members attended in 2024. 42 different subjects were covered included bullying, how to build self-confidence, goal setting, working through conflict, grief, anxiety and peer pressure. Open 194 days and averaged 10 teens per day for 2024 | $0 | $44,122 |
| Meals and snacks were provided on a daily basis that organization was open. Attendance for 2024 was 1861. One local business is donating monthly to help offset the cost of food. The only food provided is in individual servings and wrapped items. Rise in inflation also has increased the cost of food compared to previous years. | $0 | $32,865 |
| Homework Rescue was offered every day on site at organization each day it was open. President of organization also provided one on one mentoring at local high schools. Three teens at the alternative high school and 5 teens at the local public school. No cost to school system. Homework Rescue had 15 teens that attended more than one day of homework rescue in 2024. | $0 | $5,176 |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Baker | President | FT | $0 | - | - |
| Sally Baker | Treasuree | PT | $0 | - | - |
| Sandra Thelen | Vice President | - | $0 | - | - |
| Matthew Polzin | Board Member | - | $0 | - | - |
| Danielle West | Board Member | - | $0 | - | - |
| Kim Glick | Board Member | - | $0 | - | - |
| Matthew Van Camp | Board Member | PT | $0 | - | - |
“Mentoring, supplies, food and snacks, bank and paypal fees, program expenses, subscriptions, insurance, transportation of members, office supplies”
“equipment”
“loan to keep doors open”
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|---|---|---|
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| IRS990EZ/BenefitsPaidToOrForMembersAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/PersonNm | 0 | Ken Baker |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum | 0 | 6165234570 |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 318 S Jefferson St |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | Ionia |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | MI |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 48846 |
| IRS990EZ/CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 18583 |
| IRS990EZ/CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 5619 |
| IRS990EZ/ChgMadeToOrgnzngDocNotRptInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ContributionsGiftsGrantsEtcAmt | 0 | 64304 |
| IRS990EZ/CostOfGoodsSoldAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/CostOrOtherBasisExpenseSaleAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/DirectIndirectPltclExpendAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/DonorAdvisedFndsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt | 0 | -17858 |
| IRS990EZ/FeesAndOtherPymtToIndCntrctAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/FiledScheduleAInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990EZ/ForeignFinancialAccountInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ForeignOfficeInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/Form1120PolFiledInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 25653 |
| IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 12689 |
| IRS990EZ/FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/GainOrLossFromSaleOfAssetsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/GamingGrossIncomeAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/GrantsAndSimilarAmountsPaidAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/GrossProfitLossSlsOfInvntryAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/GrossReceiptsAmt | 0 | 64304 |
| IRS990EZ/GrossSalesOfInventoryAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InvestmentIncomeAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/LandAndBuildingsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/LandAndBuildingsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/LoansToFromOfficersAmt | 0 | 22176 |
| IRS990EZ/LobbyingActivitiesInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/MadeLoansToFromOfficersInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990EZ/MembershipDuesAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/MethodOfAccountingCashInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt | 0 | 8371 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt | 0 | -9487 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 8371 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | -9487 |
| IRS990EZ/OccupancyRentUtltsAndMaintAmt | 0 | 30328 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 0 | 40 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 1 | 6 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 2 | 3 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 3 | 1 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 4 | 1 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 5 | 1 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 6 | 10 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 4 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 5 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 6 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 4 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 5 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 6 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 4 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 5 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 6 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 0 | Ken Baker |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 1 | Sally Baker |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 2 | Sandra Thelen |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 3 | Matthew Polzin |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 4 | Danielle West |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 5 | Kim Glick |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 6 | Matthew Van Camp |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 0 | President |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 1 | Treasuree |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 2 | Vice President |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 3 | Board Member |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 4 | Board Member |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 5 | Board Member |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 6 | Board Member |
| IRS990EZ/OperateHospitalInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/Organization501c3Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OrganizationHadUBIInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherAssetsTotalDetail/BOYAmt | 0 | 7070 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherAssetsTotalDetail/EOYAmt | 0 | 7070 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherExpensesTotalAmt | 0 | 51630 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherRevenueTotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/PartVIHghstPdCntrctProfSrvcTxt | 0 | NONE |
| IRS990EZ/PartVIOfCompOfHghstPdEmplTxt | 0 | NONE |
| IRS990EZ/PoliticalCampaignActyInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt | 0 | Provide all teens the ability to build sef-confidence, integrity and the leadership qualities needed to become responsible and productive members of society |
| IRS990EZ/PrintingPublicationsPostageAmt | 0 | 204 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramServiceRevenueAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 0 | Mentoring Program: 381 members attended in 2024. 42 different subjects were covered included bullying, how to build self-confidence, goal setting, working through conflict, grief, anxiety and peer pressure. Open 194 days and averaged 10 teens per day for 2024 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 1 | Meals and snacks were provided on a daily basis that organization was open. Attendance for 2024 was 1861. One local business is donating monthly to help offset the cost of food. The only food provided is in individual servings and wrapped items. Rise in inflation also has increased the cost of food compared to previous years. |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 2 | Homework Rescue was offered every day on site at organization each day it was open. President of organization also provided one on one mentoring at local high schools. Three teens at the alternative high school and 5 teens at the local public school. No cost to school system. Homework Rescue had 15 teens that attended more than one day of homework rescue in 2024. |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/GrantsAndAllocationsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/GrantsAndAllocationsAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/GrantsAndAllocationsAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/ProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 0 | 44122 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/ProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 1 | 32865 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/ProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 2 | 5176 |
| IRS990EZ/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SalariesOtherCompEmplBnftAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SaleOfAssetsGrossAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ScheduleBNotRequiredInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/SchoolOperatingInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SpecialEventsDirectExpensesAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SpecialEventsNetIncomeLossAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd | 0 | MI |
| IRS990EZ/SubjectToProxyTaxInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 17282 |
| IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 22176 |
| IRS990EZ/TanningServicesProvidedInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedOnOrganizationMgrAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4911Amt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4912Amt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4955Amt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxReimbursedByOrganizationAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalExpensesAmt | 0 | 82162 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 0 | 82163 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalRevenueAmt | 0 | 64304 |
| IRS990EZ/TransactionWithControlEntInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/WebsiteAddressTxt | 0 | www.soaringaboveionia.com |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 64303 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 103193 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 73955 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 58052 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 59958 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 359461 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY170Pct | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY170Pct | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal170Amt | 0 | 359461 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 64303 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 103193 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 73955 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 58052 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 59958 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 359461 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt | 0 | 359461 |
| IRS990ScheduleL/LoansBtwnOrgInterestedPrsnGrp/BalanceDueAmt | 0 | 22176 |
| IRS990ScheduleL/LoansBtwnOrgInterestedPrsnGrp/BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990ScheduleL/LoansBtwnOrgInterestedPrsnGrp/DefaultInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleL/LoansBtwnOrgInterestedPrsnGrp/LoanPurposeTxt | 0 | to keep doors open |
| IRS990ScheduleL/LoansBtwnOrgInterestedPrsnGrp/LoanToOrganizationInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleL/LoansBtwnOrgInterestedPrsnGrp/OriginalPrincipalAmt | 0 | 22176 |
| IRS990ScheduleL/LoansBtwnOrgInterestedPrsnGrp/PersonNm | 0 | Ken Baker |
| IRS990ScheduleL/LoansBtwnOrgInterestedPrsnGrp/RelationshipWithOrgTxt | 0 | President |
| IRS990ScheduleL/LoansBtwnOrgInterestedPrsnGrp/WrittenAgreementInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleL/TotalBalanceDueAmt | 0 | 22176 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | Mentoring, supplies, food and snacks, bank and paypal fees, program expenses, subscriptions, insurance, transportation of members, office supplies |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | equipment |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | loan to keep doors open |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 1 | Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 2 | Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26 |
| ReturnHeader/BuildTS | 0 | 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonNm | 0 | Ken Baker |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonTitleTxt | 0 | CEO/Founder |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PhoneNum | 0 | 6165234570 |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/SignatureDt | 0 | 2025-11-11 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | SOARING ABOVE IONIA |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessNameControlTxt | 0 | SOAR |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/EIN | 0 | 473533577 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/PhoneNum | 0 | 6165234570 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 318 S Jefferson St |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | Ionia |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | MI |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 48846 |
| ReturnHeader/IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd | 0 | 1 |
| ReturnHeader/ReturnTs | 0 | 2025-11-11T13:02:16-07:00 |
| ReturnHeader/ReturnTypeCd | 0 | 990EZ |
| ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodBeginDt | 0 | 2024-01-01 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodEndDt | 0 | 2024-12-31 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxYr | 0 | 2024 |
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Displayed year
2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.