SOUTH BAY SOARING SOCIETY
EIN 39-2059945 · Recreational Clubs (N50)
What they do
The South Bay Soaring Society is An Active Non Profit Corporation of About 50 Members, Men, Women, and Youths, Living Principally In The Southern San Francisco Bay Area. We Are Dedicated to Furthering Participation In The Sport and Hobby of Radio Controlled Soaring Through Activities and Programs Teaching Scientific Principles Related to Our Soaring Activities and The Skills Necessary to Create, Maintain and Fly Radio Controlled Gliders. Mentoring Youth Through Public and Private Programs, Encouraging Participation In A Science Based Sporting Environment, Emphasizing Fair Play, and Learning While Having Fun Are The Focus of Our Organization. While We Welcome and Encourage Membership From All Age Groups, We Place Special Emphasis On Serving Youth.
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Board and leadership roster (3)
ERIC EINARSSONTREASURER
KEN PEARTREESECRETARY
ROBERT DEMATTEIPRESIDENT
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2008
- Location
- POBox 2012-0012, Sunnyvale, CA 940870012
- County
- Santa Clara
- In care of
- Eric Einarsson
- Primary officer
- Eric Einarsson, Treasurer
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Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2025
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2025
- Return type
- 990EZ
- NTEE classification
- Recreational Clubs (N50)
- IRS tax category
- Recreational Clubs