Special Olympics Pennsylvania Inc
- Assets
- $12.8m
- Revenue
- $10.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 74
- Location
- Norristown, PA
- Founding
- 06/1979
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 23-2078543
Organization Overview
Special Olympics Pennsylvania Inc, operating under the name Same As Above, is located in Norristown, PA. The organization was established in 1979. According to its NTEE Classification (N72) the organization is classified as: Special Olympics, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Same As Above employed 74 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Same As Above is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Same As Above generated $10.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $11.9m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.8% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF SPECIAL OLYMPICS IS TO PROVIDE YEAR-ROUND SPORTS TRAINING AND COMPETITION IN A VARIETY OF OLYMPIC-TYPE SPORTS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, GIVING THEM CONTINUING OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP PHYSICAL FITNESS, DEMONSTRATE COURAGE, EXPERIENCE JOY, AND PARTICIPATE IN A SHARING OF GIFTS, SKILLS, AND FRIENDSHIP WITH THEIR FAMILIES, OTHER SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETES, AND THE COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SPECIAL OLYMPICS PENNSYLVANIA (SOPA) IS TRANSFORMING LIVES THROUGH THE POWER OF SPORT. LAST YEAR, WE DELIVERED A REMARKABLE INCREASE OF 289 COMPETITIONS, BRINGING OUR TOTAL TO 794 TRADITIONAL AND UNIFIED EVENTS. THESE OPPORTUNITIES ARE OPEN TO ATHLETES AGED EIGHT AND OLDER WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, AND ALL TRAINING AND COMPETITION ARE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE.BEYOND THE MEDALS, SPECIAL OLYMPICS EMPOWERS ATHLETES TO DEVELOP ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS, BUILD CONFIDENCE, AND FORGE LASTING FRIENDSHIPS. OUR PROGRAMS CREATE A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY FOR ATHLETES, FAMILIES, AND VOLUNTEERS, FOSTERING A SENSE OF BELONGING AND SHARED PURPOSE.BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO SPORTS AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, WE'RE NOT ONLY IMPROVING THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF OUR ATHLETES BUT ALSO CHALLENGING PERCEPTIONS AND BUILDING A MORE INCLUSIVE SOCIETY.
SPECIAL OLYMPICS PENNSYLVANIA IS COMMITTED TO ENHANCING THE HEALTH AND FITNESS OF OUR ATHLETES. THROUGH PROGRAMS LIKE ATHLETE PERFORMANCE TRAINING, UNIFIED FITNESS, AND ATHLETE-LED WALKING CLUBS, WE ARE EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES TO LEAD MORE ACTIVE AND FULFILLING LIVES. BY INCORPORATING FITNESS EVALUATIONS, HEALTH EDUCATION, AND INCLUSIVE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES, WE ARE NOT ONLY IMPROVING ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE BUT ALSO FOSTERING OVERALL WELL-BEING AND INDEPENDENCE.
SPECIAL OLYMPICS UNIFIED SPORTS IS BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS AND BUILDING INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES. BY BRINGING TOGETHER INDIVIDUALS WITH AND WITHOUT INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES AS TEAMMATES, WE'RE CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR FRIENDSHIP, UNDERSTANDING, AND SHARED EXPERIENCES. IN 2023, SOPA HOSTED AN IMPRESSIVE 619 UNIFIED COMPETITIONS, DEMONSTRATING THE GROWING DEMAND FOR THESE INSPIRING PROGRAMS.OUR INTERSCHOLASTIC UNIFIED SPORTS PROGRAM IS EXPERIENCING REMARKABLE GROWTH, WITH A 126 INCREASE IN PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS SINCE THE PREVIOUS YEAR. THESE PARTNERSHIPS ARE FOSTERING A MORE INCLUSIVE SCHOOL CULTURE AND EMPOWERING YOUNG PEOPLE TO BECOME LEADERS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.
HEALTHY ATHLETES IS A CORNERSTONE OF SPECIAL OLYMPICS, PROVIDING ESSENTIAL HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO OUR ATHLETES AT NO COST. THROUGH SEVEN SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS FIT FEET, FUN FITNESS, OPENING EYES, HEALTH PROMOTION, SPECIAL SMILES, HEALTHY HEARING, AND STRONG MINDS WE ADDRESS CRITICAL HEALTH NEEDS AND IMPROVE OVERALL WELL-BEING. BY OFFERING PODIATRY, PHYSICAL THERAPY, VISION, DENTAL, AUDIOLOGY, AND MENTAL HEALTH SCREENINGS, AS WELL AS HEALTH EDUCATION, HEALTHY ATHLETES EMPOWERS INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL ON AND OFF THE PLAYING FIELD.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Tom Hindman Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Johanna Schoeneck Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
C Shannon Barry Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Kristi Boccella Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Marc Bruno Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Rich Billman Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $138,889 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $1,986,758 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,495,938 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,766,161 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $10,387,746 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,615 |
| Investment income | $235,243 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$11,076 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $17,817 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $2,931 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $10,636,893 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $272,239 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $55,083 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $4,054,015 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $205,473 |
| Other employee benefits | $430,640 |
| Payroll taxes | $320,479 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $60,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,151,652 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $674,457 |
| Information technology | $112,660 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $914,314 |
| Travel | $1,670,969 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $56,509 |
| Insurance | $160,346 |
| All other expenses | $108,056 |
| Total functional expenses | $11,885,100 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,145,795 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,346,085 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $51,573 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $74,027 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $166,384 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $7,112,895 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,915,507 |
| Total assets | $12,812,266 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $502,166 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $318,099 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $1,520,012 |
| Total liabilities | $2,340,277 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $9,407,527 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,064,462 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $12,812,266 |