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Soaring Flight Education Association

990EZ • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 87-2898752

Sep 01, 2023 to Aug 31, 2024 • Filed on Jan 17, 2025

480 Otis AveSt Paul, MN 55104

(715) 448-0547

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

56th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

57th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

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

Net Margin

66th percentile

13%

Higher net margin than 66% 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

62nd percentile

9.3%

Faster asset growth than 62% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

58th percentile

9.5%

Faster revenue growth than 58% of similar nonprofits.

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

Assets

Up

$48,107

Up $4,107 (+9.3%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$48,107

Up $4,107 (+9.3%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Revenue

Up

$30,949

Up $2,690 (+9.5%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$26,842

Up $15,083 (+128%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$4,107

Down $12,393 (-75%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2022: $27,545Liabilities 2022: $367Net Assets 2022: $27,1782022Assets 2023: $44,000Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $44,0002023Assets 2024: $48,107Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $48,1072024Assets 2025: $53,280Liabilities 2025: $0Net Assets 2025: $53,2802025

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$48,107
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$48,107

Operations Trend

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

$40K$30K$20K$10K$0Revenue 2022: $28,243Expenses 2022: $1,065Net Income 2022: $27,1782022Revenue 2023: $28,259Expenses 2023: $11,759Net Income 2023: $16,5002023Revenue 2024: $30,949Expenses 2024: $26,842Net Income 2024: $4,1072024Revenue 2025: $22,556Expenses 2025: $17,383Net Income 2025: $5,1732025

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$30,949
Expenses$26,842
Net Income$4,107
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Sep 1, 2023 to Aug 31, 2024
Signed
Jan 17, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$30,949
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Soaring Flight Education Association (SFEA) provides funding to teens and adults between the ages of 14 and 24 to further their education and interest in aviation. The SFEA funds initial glider flight training, solo flights, advanced glider training along with associated examinations and flight tests.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
In our first year of operation the SFEA solicited and received cash donations and a matching grant of $25,000. We awarded flight scholarships of up to $1,000 to three teenagers. We are continuing our fundraising efforts in order to qualify for the matching grant.$28,610$0
During the fiscal year ending 8/31/2024, the SFEA purchased and installed an advanced Glider Flight Simulator consisting of cockpit seating and controls, three video monitors, a gaming computer and Condor Glider Flight Simulator Software. In the first season the simulator was used for training specific, repeatable flight scenarios. Flight instructors considered it an excellent device to continue flight training during inclement weather. We provided financial and mentor support to seven youth for their flight training. Three of the young people accomplished their first solo, flying the aircraft with no one else in the plane. This is a major flight training accomplishment and a memorable life experience for them.$26,842$0
In fiscal year ending 8/31/2023, we provided over $10,000 in scholarship grants to seven high school age youth for flight instruction.$10,826$0
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Stephen NesserPresident-$0--
Roy ForsstromTreasurer-$0--
Leon ZeugSecretary-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Soaring Flight Education Association
EIN
87-2898752
Phone
7154480547
Address
480 Otis Ave, St Paul, MN 55104

Signing Officer

Name
Roy Forsstrom
Title
Treasurer
Phone
7154480547
Signed
2025-01-17
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 10

Scholarship grants

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16

Insurance, Bank Fees, 50% of cost for Glider Flight Simulator for training

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