Nonprofit · EIN 47-5595251
SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES & ACTIVE RECREATION INC
Tax-exempt · ST SIMONS IS, GA 31522
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $207,474 | $189,189 | $18,285 | $355,054 | $31,869 | $323,185 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $212,163 | $166,925 | $45,238 | $326,924 | $22,024 | $304,900 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $173,300 | $150,964 | $22,336 | $275,827 | $16,165 | $259,662 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $201,430
- of which government grants
- $193,056
- Program service revenue
- $860
- Investment income
- $5,184
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $92,853
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $99,956
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $7,200
- Occupancy
- $1,787
- Travel
- $590
- Program services (functional)
- $167,444
- Management and general (functional)
- $18,095
- Fundraising (functional)
- $3,650
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $326,924
- Total assets, end of year
- $355,054
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $31,869
- Net assets, end of year
- $323,185
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,697
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $222,843
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $100,342
- Gross receipts
- $207,474
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 2015
- State of legal domicile
- GA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHONDA DIGGS | ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR Key employee | 20 | $40,648 |
| LAUREN ORTIZ | ADULT HEALTH & WELLNESS DIRECTOR Key employee | 40 | $24,031 |
| CHARLOTTE LAWSON | PROGRAM SPECIALIST Officer | 5 | $24,000 |
| DRAKE MACAULEY | ADULT HEALTH & WELLNESS COORDINATOR Key employee | 40 | $22,145 |
| JACQUELINE MELLS | CPA Officer | 5 | $7,200 |
| JANE CHRISTIAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 30 | $0 |
| JENNIFER SMITH | PRESIDENT Officer | 5 | $0 |
| LYNN PETTUS | TREASURER Officer | 5 | $0 |
| DREW GAHAGAN | SECRETARY Officer | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DRAKE MACAULEY | ADULT HEALTH & WELLNESS COORDINATOR Key employee | 40 | $45,599 |
| RHONDA DIGGS | ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR Key employee | 20 | $37,100 |
| JACQUELINE MELLS | FINANCIAL ADVISORCPA Officer | 5 | $7,200 |
| JANE CHRISTIAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 5 | $0 |
| JOAN LEE | PRESIDENT Officer | 5 | $0 |
| LYNN PETTUS | TREASURER Officer | 5 | $0 |
| CHARLOTTE LAWSON | ASST DIRECTOR Officer | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DRAKE MACAULEY | ADULT HEALTH & WELLNESS COORDINATOR | 40 | $45,599 |
| RHONDA DIGGS | ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR | 20 | $36,436 |
| JACQUELINE MELLS | FINANCIAL ADVISORCPA | 5 | $7,500 |
| JANE CHRISTIAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 |
| PEGGY CHAMBERLAIN | VICE PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
| LYNN PETTUS | TREASURER | 5 | $0 |
| CAROLYN BLIVEN | SECRETARY | 5 | $0 |
| JOAN LEE | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 21672, ST SIMONS IS, GA 31522-0772
- In care of
- % JACQUELINE M MELLS
- Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
- PO Box 21672, St Simons Island GA 31522
- Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
- Bev Latvala, 287 Wild Heron Road, St Simons Island GA 31522
- Signed the 990
- JACQUELINE M MELLS, CPA
- Phone
- (912) 242-3301
- Website
- SOARGOLDENISLES.ORG
Mission
ACTIVITIES FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES
Program accomplishments
- ADULT ENRICHMENT SOARs Adult Enrichment program links adults with developmental disabilities (SOAR Club members) with community partners such as businesses, churches and civic clubs. SOAR collaborates with its community partners by co-sponsoring social and recreational activities for SOAR Club members. Activities include dances, parties, field trips, outdoor exploration, picnics, and more. This program provides enriching and inclusive opportunities for SOAR Club members, and encourages community members to forge relationships with their neighbors with developmental disabilities.Expenses $81,410 · revenue $71,170
- SPECIAL SPORTS/SPECIAL OLYMPICS - SOAR employs an activities coordinator whose primary responsibility is to collaborate with Special Olympics Coastal Georgia to coordinate the Special Olympics program in Glynn and McIntosh Counties. This program serves 591 youth and adult athletes and provides year-round practices and opportunities to participate in local, regional and state games.Expenses $51,429 · revenue $15,000
- OTHER PROGRAMS - STEVE BENNETT LEGACY FUND, ADPAPTIVE PLAYGROUND EQUIP, ETCExpenses $20,401 · revenue $15,500
- SWIM CAMP - SOAR hosts summer camps that focus on swimming for youth and adults.Expenses $14,204 · revenue $7,419
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-5595251
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P82)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $355,054
- Income (IRS master file)
- $207,474
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $207,474 | $189,189 | $355,054 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $212,163 | $166,925 | $326,924 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $173,300 | $150,964 | $275,827 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2016 Officer: Bev Latvala | December 31, 2016 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 47-5595251).
Questions about SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES & ACTIVE RECREATION INC
- What is the EIN of SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES & ACTIVE RECREATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES & ACTIVE RECREATION INC is 47-5595251.
- Is SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES & ACTIVE RECREATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
- Are donations to SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES & ACTIVE RECREATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES & ACTIVE RECREATION INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES & ACTIVE RECREATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES & ACTIVE RECREATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES & ACTIVE RECREATION INC?
- The 990-N for 2016 names Bev Latvala.
- Who are the officers and directors of SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES & ACTIVE RECREATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $40,648 (RHONDA DIGGS, ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR).
- How much revenue does SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES & ACTIVE RECREATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $207,474, expenses of $189,189 and total assets of $355,054 at year end.
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