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Franconia Soaring Foundation Inc

EIN 81-2864631 • 501(c)3 • Franconia, NH

Profile

To provide educational programs and training materials related to the science and art of motorless flight. Provide flying equipment and facilities to assist in the promotion and education of students, pilots, youth organizations and the general public related to motorless flight and public safety. To encourage, promote and provide for the training of knowledge, skills and practices of motorless flight. To study and research the scientific techniques of soaring in the meteorological condition in the local area of the organization and to make these findings available to the public. To provide enhanced opportunities for motorless flight by facilitating oeprations in close proximity to the uniquely favorable soaring conditions in franconia, new hampshire. To preserve the franconia airport for future generations of aviation and recreational use.

PO Box 30Franconia, NH 03580

www.soarfranconia.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

79th percentile

0.40x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 79% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

96th percentile

4.95x

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

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

90th percentile

51%

Higher net margin than 90% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

94th percentile

88%

Faster asset growth than 94% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Revenue Growth

40th percentile

2.3%

Faster revenue growth than 40% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Assets

Up

$1,609,010

Up $529,612 (+49%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$651,551

Up $462,471 (+245%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$957,459

Up $67,141 (+7.5%) from 2023

Revenue

Down

$131,672

Down $431,290 (-77%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$64,531

Up $24,012 (+59%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$67,141

Down $455,302 (-87%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2015: $0Liabilities 2015: $02015Assets 2019: $327,012Liabilities 2019: $94,503Net Assets 2019: $232,5092019Assets 2021: $370,808Liabilities 2021: $77,107Net Assets 2021: $293,7012021Assets 2022: $456,180Liabilities 2022: $67,874Net Assets 2022: $388,3062022Assets 2023: $1,079,398Liabilities 2023: $189,080Net Assets 2023: $890,3182023Assets 2024: $1,609,010Liabilities 2024: $651,551Net Assets 2024: $957,4592024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$1,609,010
Liabilities$651,551
Net Assets$957,459

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$600K$400K$200K$0Revenue 2015: $0Expenses 2015: $0Net Income 2015: $02015Revenue 2019: $182,195Expenses 2019: $12,262Net Income 2019: $169,9332019Revenue 2021: $69,013Expenses 2021: $24,592Net Income 2021: $44,4212021Revenue 2022: $125,755Expenses 2022: $31,150Net Income 2022: $94,6052022Revenue 2023: $562,962Expenses 2023: $40,519Net Income 2023: $522,4432023Revenue 2024: $131,672Expenses 2024: $64,531Net Income 2024: $67,1412024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$131,672
Expenses$64,531
Net Income$67,141

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 14, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$131,672
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To advance the science and art of motorless flight as a non profit organization. To provide educational programs, training materials, a library, and flying equipment and facilities To promote and educate students, pilots, youth organizations and the general public in regard to motorless flight and aviation safety, for charitable purposes with in the meaning section 501c3. To provide and make available to the members of the Foundation on a non-profit basis flying facilities and equipment for motorless flight. To encourage, promote and provide for the training of members of this Foundation in the knowledge, skills and practices of motorless flight. To study and research the scientific techniques of soaring in the meteorological condition of this area and to make these findings available to the public. To provide enhanced opportunities for motorless flight by facilitating operations in close proximity to the uniquely favorable soaring conditions in the Franconia, NH.

To preserve the franconia airport for future generations of aviation and outdoor recreational use. To provide educational programs and training materials related to the science and art of motorless flight. Provide flying equipment and facilities to assist in the promotion and education of students, pilots, youth organizations and the general public related to motorless flight and public safety. To encourage, promote and provide for the training of knowledge, skills and practices of motorless flight. To study and research the scientific techniques of soaring in the meteorological condition in the local area of the organization and to make these findings available to the public. To provide enhanced opportunities for motorless flight by facilitating oeprations in close proximity to the uniquely favorable soaring conditions in franconia, new hampshire.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$698,243$1,574,356▲ $876,113
Loans From Officers Directors$189,080$255,700▲ $66,620
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$381,155$34,654▼ $346,501
Total Assets$1,079,398$1,609,010▲ $529,612
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable-$395,851-
Total Liabilities$189,080$651,551▲ $462,471
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$890,318$957,459▲ $67,141
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$890,318$957,459▲ $67,141
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,079,398$1,609,010▲ $529,612

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$1,276,356$14,860$1,291,216
Land$298,000-$298,000
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Thomas GansePresident
David DesfossesDirector
John RiffDirector
Joseph KwasnikDirector
Max LareauDirector
Peter EicheDirector
James DavidAirport Mana
Peter StaubleChief Instru
Lee LareauFormer Treas
Carol TewesSecretary
Alex NoordergraafVice Pres/tr

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Cut & Fill Dirtworks INCConstructionPO BOX 42, Littleton, NH 03561$604,620
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$107,741
Program Service Revenue
$13,530
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$10,401
All Other Contributions
$107,741
Change in Net Assets
$67,141
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$64,531
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Interest$15,599--$15,599
Occupancy$12,911--$12,911
Depreciation Depletion$8,230$648-$8,878
Insurance$3,707$2,000-$5,707
Fees for Services Accounting-$3,600-$3,600
Office Expenses-$3,000-$3,000
All Other Expenses$280$2,375-$2,655
Other Expenses$1,925--$1,925
Information Technology-$455-$455
Advertising-$376-$376
Fees for Services Legal-$309-$309
Total Functional Expenses$51,768$12,763$0$64,531
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$10,330
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$189,080$255,700▲ $66,620
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 2

Tom ganse carol tewes president secretary husband/wife

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

990 reviewed by board officers prior to filing.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

The organization regularly and consistently monitors and enforces compliance with its conflict of interest policy via annual statements from members of its governing body, as well as monthly board meetings where all business transactions are monitored and either approved or not.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

Documents are available upon request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Franconia Soaring Foundation Inc
EIN
81-2864631
Phone
4103265117
Address
PO BOX 30, FRANCONIA, NH 03580

Signing Officer

Name
Thomas Ganse
Title
President
Phone
4103265117
Signed
2025-11-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Thomas Ganse
Formed
2016
Legal Domicile
Nh
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
0
Volunteers
30

Preparer

Firm
Cohos Advisors Pllc
Address
272 MAIN ST, LANCASTER, NH 03584-3340
Preparer
Kendra J Bell
Phone
6037884928
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

To preserve the franconia airport for future generations of aviation and outdoor recreational use. To provide educational programs and training materials related to the science and art of motorless flight. Provide flying equipment and facilities to assist in the promotion and education of students, pilots, youth organizations and the general public related to motorless flight and public safety. To encourage, promote and provide for the training of knowledge, skills and practices of motorless flight. To study and research the scientific techniques of soaring in the meteorological condition in the local area of the organization and to make these findings available to the public. To provide enhanced opportunities for motorless flight by facilitating oeprations in close proximity to the uniquely favorable soaring conditions in franconia, new hampshire.

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0TO PRESERVE THE FRANCONIA AIRPORT FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS OF AVIATION AND OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL USE. TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND TRAINING MATERIALS RELATED TO THE SCIENCE AND ART OF MOTORLESS FLIGHT. PROVIDE FLYING EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES TO ASSIST IN THE PROMOTION AND EDUCATION OF STUDENTS, PILOTS, YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC RELATED TO MOTORLESS FLIGHT AND PUBLIC SAFETY. TO ENCOURAGE, PROMOTE AND PROVIDE FOR THE TRAINING OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND PRACTICES OF MOTORLESS FLIGHT. TO STUDY AND RESEARCH THE SCIENTIFIC TECHNIQUES OF SOARING IN THE METEOROLOGICAL CONDITION IN THE LOCAL AREA OF THE ORGANIZATION AND TO MAKE THESE FINDINGS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. TO PROVIDE ENHANCED OPPORTUNITIES FOR MOTORLESS FLIGHT BY FACILITATING OEPRATIONS IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE UNIQUELY FAVORABLE SOARING CONDITIONS IN FRANCONIA, NEW HAMPSHIRE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1TOM GANSE CAROL TEWES PRESIDENT SECRETARY HUSBAND/WIFE
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2990 REVIEWED BY BOARD OFFICERS PRIOR TO FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE ORGANIZATION REGULARLY AND CONSISTENTLY MONITORS AND ENFORCES COMPLIANCE WITH ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY VIA ANNUAL STATEMENTS FROM MEMBERS OF ITS GOVERNING BODY, AS WELL AS MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS WHERE ALL BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS ARE MONITORED AND EITHER APPROVED OR NOT.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
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