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Franconia Soaring Foundation Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 81-2864631

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Jul 18, 2024

PO Box 30Franconia, NH 03580

(410) 326-5117

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

65th percentile

0.18x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 65% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

74th percentile

0.34x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 74% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

98th percentile

93%

Higher net margin than 98% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

39th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 39% of similar nonprofits.

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

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

96th percentile

137%

Faster asset growth than 96% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

97th percentile

348%

Faster revenue growth than 97% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Assets

Up

$1,079,398

Up $623,218 (+137%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$890,318

Up $502,012 (+129%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$189,080

Up $121,206 (+179%) from 2022

Revenue

Up

$562,962

Up $437,207 (+348%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$40,519

Up $9,369 (+30%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$522,443

Up $427,838 (+452%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$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

2023

Assets$1,079,398
Liabilities$189,080
Net Assets$890,318

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this 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

2023

Revenue$562,962
Expenses$40,519
Net Income$522,443
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Jul 18, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.0
Gross Receipts
$562,962
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 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.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$302,500$698,243▲ $395,743
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$153,680$381,155▲ $227,475
Loans From Officers Directors$67,874$189,080▲ $121,206
Total Assets$456,180$1,079,398▲ $623,218
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$67,874$189,080▲ $121,206
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$388,306$890,318▲ $502,012
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$388,306$890,318▲ $502,012
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$456,180$1,079,398▲ $623,218

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$400,243$5,982$406,225
Land$298,000-$298,000
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Thomas GansePresident
John RiffDirector
Joseph KwasnikDirector
Peter EicheDirector
James DavidAirport Mana
Peter StaubleChief Instru
Carol TewesSecretary
Lee LareauTreasurer
William PauleyVice Preside
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$497,011
Program Service Revenue
$11,700
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$54,251
All Other Contributions
$177,969
Change in Net Assets
$522,443
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$34,219
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$6,300
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$12,104--$12,104
Occupancy$8,017--$8,017
Grants to Domestic Orgs$6,300--$6,300
Depreciation Depletion$1,959$1,080-$3,039
Insurance$2,572--$2,572
Office Expenses-$2,387-$2,387
All Other Expenses$670$449-$1,119
Other Expenses$840$1,260-$840
Advertising-$200-$200
Total Functional Expenses$33,840$6,679$0$40,519
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Hugh Gallen Technical CenterLittleton, NH-Aviation Program-
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$53,153
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Nh Gives Fundra$52,553$52,553-$52,553
Total Events$52,553$52,553-$52,553
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$67,874$189,080▲ $121,206
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
Yes
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 4

By-laws were updated during 2023 for clarity.

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

990 reviewed by board officers prior to filing.

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
2024-07-18
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Thomas Ganse
Formed
2016
Legal Domicile
Nh
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
0
Volunteers
25

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 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.

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

Architect fees 12,104 0 0

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

Tractor 8,000 a/d on tractor -1,143 total 6,857 during 2023 tax preparation, it was noted that the cash balance from 2022 was overstated by 27,288. This has been adjusted by prior period adjustment in 2023. Additionally, it was found that a tractor purchased in 2022 was not included on the previous 990. This has been added, net of accumulated depreciation for 2022.

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0TO 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.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1TOM GANSE CAROL TEWES PRESIDENT SECRETARY HUSBAND/WIFE
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2BY-LAWS WERE UPDATED DURING 2023 FOR CLARITY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3990 REVIEWED BY BOARD OFFICERS PRIOR TO FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5ARCHITECT FEES 12,104 0 0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6TRACTOR 8,000 A/D ON TRACTOR -1,143 TOTAL 6,857 DURING 2023 TAX PREPARATION, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE CASH BALANCE FROM 2022 WAS OVERSTATED BY 27,288. THIS HAS BEEN ADJUSTED BY PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENT IN 2023. ADDITIONALLY, IT WAS FOUND THAT A TRACTOR PURCHASED IN 2022 WAS NOT INCLUDED ON THE PREVIOUS 990. THIS HAS BEEN ADDED, NET OF ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION FOR 2022.
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