# Hollister Soaring Association Inc

Amateur sports nonprofit in Santa Cruz, California 95060. EIN 88-1129793. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> The purpose of the organization is to advance the science, art and safety of soaring flight in the area of Hollister, California and adjacent regions. The activities of the organization to achieve this purpose will include providing flight instruction and ground instruction in soaring flight, provide an aero-launch facility for soaring flights, introduce the general public to soaring flight...

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Dec 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/881129793/202621059349201802/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Amateur sports (IRS activity code N60)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2023
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/881129793/202621059349201802/full) |
| Dec 2023 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/881129793/202441069349202124/full) |
| Dec 2021 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/881129793/202242589349200239/full) |

## Local context

- Santa Cruz County, California: about 46,196 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 126 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.7 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Santa Cruz: 39 licensed child care centers, 10 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/santa-cruz
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Hollister Soaring Association Inc's EIN?**

Hollister Soaring Association Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-1129793. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Hollister Soaring Association Inc a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Hollister Soaring Association Inc in Santa Cruz, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2023. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Hollister Soaring Association Inc tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Hollister Soaring Association Inc as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Hollister Soaring Association Inc do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2025: "The purpose of the organization is to advance the science, art and safety of soaring flight in the area of Hollister, California and adjacent regions. The activities of the organization to achieve this purpose will include providing flight instruction and ground instruction in soaring flight, provide an aero-launch facility for soaring flights, introduce the general public to soaring flight..." The IRS classifies it as: Amateur sports.

**How much money does Hollister Soaring Association Inc take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2025, Hollister Soaring Association Inc reported total revenue of $0 and total expenses of $0 on its Form 990-EZ (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.