So Kids Soar
So Kids SOAR (SKS), a not-for-profit section 501(c)(3), provides life-changing programs that empower youth with physical and developmental disabilities to Strive, Own, Achieve and Realize their potential.
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So Kids SOAR (formerly Dreams For Kids DC), provides free adaptive athletic, recreational, and skill-building activities that empower youth with physical and developmental disabilities to Strive, Own, Achieve, and Realize their potential. Image: Young child wearing wings and flying goggles extending his fist toward the sky while looking up.
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Mission
So Kids SOAR (SKS), a not-for-profit section 501(c)(3), provides life-changing programs that empower youth with physical and developmental disabilities to Strive, Own, Achieve and Realize their potential.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar youth development in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, So Kids Soar has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- It is one of the better-documented youth development charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySo Kids Soar is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2013 and has been operating for 13 years. Its EIN is 611716117. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $489K in annual revenue. 51 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
So Kids Soar's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 611716117. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
So Kids Soar has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 90/100.
So Kids Soar is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 2013 and has been active for 13 years.
Based on official tax filings, So Kids Soar has $489K in annual revenue. It allocates 68% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 82% for youth development charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
So Kids Soar is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $489K in annual revenue. The organization has 51 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for So Kids Soar. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, So Kids Soar holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 68% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
So Kids SOAR (formerly Dreams For Kids DC), provides free adaptive athletic, recreational, and skill-building activities that empower youth with physical and developmental disabilities to Strive, Own, Achieve, and Realize their potential. Image: Young child wearing wings and flying goggles extending his fist toward the sky while looking up. So Kids Soar is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2013.
Among youth development charities registered in United States: It allocates 68% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $489K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to So Kids Soar are generally tax-deductible in the United States. So Kids Soar is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 611716117, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
SO KIDS SOAR is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (17)
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17 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 51 disclosed in the public registry.
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 51 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2013
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about So Kids Soar
- What is So Kids Soar?
- So Kids Soar is a youth development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Washington, United States. So Kids SOAR (formerly Dreams For Kids DC), provides free adaptive athletic, recreational, and skill-building activities that empower youth with physical and developmental disabilities to Strive, Own, Achieve, and Realize their potential. Image: Young child wearing wings and flying goggles extending his fist toward the sky while looking up.
- When was So Kids Soar founded?
- So Kids Soar was founded in 2013.
- Who leads So Kids Soar?
- Glenda Fu Smith serves as Executive Director.
- Where is So Kids Soar located?
- Headquartered in Washington, DC, United States.
- What is So Kids Soar's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 68% of expenses go to program services.
- Is So Kids Soar trustworthy?
- So Kids Soar has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is So Kids Soar's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 611716117.
- What is So Kids Soar's website?
- https://www.sokidssoar.org