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Soaring Above Ionia

990EZ • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 47-3533577

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on Nov 11, 2025

318 S Jefferson StIonia, MI 48846

(616) 523-4570

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

96th percentile

1.75x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 96% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

90th percentile

0.34x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

15th percentile

-28%

Higher net margin than 15% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

79th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 79% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

11th percentile

-51%

Faster asset growth than 11% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

15th percentile

-38%

Faster revenue growth than 15% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

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

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$60K$40K$20K$0-$20KAssets 2017: $26,305Liabilities 2017: $360Net Assets 2017: $25,9452017Assets 2018: $31,457Liabilities 2018: $4,720Net Assets 2018: $26,7362018Assets 2019: $53,305Liabilities 2019: $14,624Net Assets 2019: $38,6812019Assets 2020: $33,763Liabilities 2020: $12,738Net Assets 2020: $21,0252020Assets 2021: $18,815Liabilities 2021: $12,308Net Assets 2021: $6,8602021Assets 2022: $14,970Liabilities 2022: $11,599Net Assets 2022: $3,3712022Assets 2023: $25,653Liabilities 2023: $17,282Net Assets 2023: $8,3712023Assets 2024: $12,689Liabilities 2024: $22,176Net Assets 2024: -$9,4872024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$12,689
Liabilities$22,176
Net Assets-$9,487

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2017: $43,314Expenses 2017: $24,151Net Income 2017: $19,1632017Revenue 2018: $33,226Expenses 2018: $32,435Net Income 2018: $7912018Revenue 2019: $70,543Expenses 2019: $58,600Net Income 2019: $11,9432019Revenue 2020: $59,965Expenses 2020: $78,121Net Income 2020: -$18,1562020Revenue 2021: $58,054Expenses 2021: $72,591Net Income 2021: -$14,5372021Revenue 2022: $73,956Expenses 2022: $77,093Net Income 2022: -$3,1372022Revenue 2023: $103,193Expenses 2023: $98,193Net Income 2023: $5,0002023Revenue 2024: $64,304Expenses 2024: $82,162Net Income 2024: -$17,8582024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$64,304
Expenses$82,162
Net Income-$17,858
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 11, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$64,304
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

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

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
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
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Ken BakerPresidentFT$0--
Sally BakerTreasureePT$0--
Sandra ThelenVice President-$0--
Matthew PolzinBoard Member-$0--
Danielle WestBoard Member-$0--
Kim GlickBoard Member-$0--
Matthew Van CampBoard MemberPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Soaring Above Ionia
EIN
47-3533577
Phone
6165234570
Address
318 S Jefferson St, Ionia, MI 48846

Signing Officer

Name
Ken Baker
Title
CEO/Founder
Phone
6165234570
Signed
2025-11-11
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16

Mentoring, supplies, food and snacks, bank and paypal fees, program expenses, subscriptions, insurance, transportation of members, office supplies

Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24

equipment

Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26

loan to keep doors open

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