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International : Development and Relief Services
Board Leadership
Brad Ricca
Board Chair
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Sozo International empowers the most disadvantaged individuals and communities by coordinating and implementing transformational development through health care, education, and economic initiatives. "Sozo" means, "to save, to heal, to rescue from danger or destruction." Sozo International formed in 2002, in response to the opportunity presented by the liberation of Afghanistan, shortly after September 11, 2001. Sozo International aims to reach the most impoverished people in identifiable communities where war and natural disaster have wreaked havoc. They provide emergency and ongoing relief for internally displaced people (IDP) and encourages development aimed at changing the day-to-day existence of people in need as well as providing hope for their future.
Sozo International empowers the most disadvantaged individuals and communities by coordinating and implementing transformational development through health care, education, and economic initiatives. "Sozo" means, "to save, to heal, to rescue from danger or destruction." Sozo International formed in 2002, in response to the opportunity presented by the liberation of Afghanistan, shortly after September 11, 2001. Sozo International aims to reach the most impoverished people in identifiable communities where war and natural disaster have wreaked havoc. They provide emergency and ongoing relief for internally displaced people (IDP) and encourages development aimed at changing the day-to-day existence of people in need as well as providing hope for their future.
79.40
78.00
Program Expenses (Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs and services it delivers) |
82.9% | |
Administrative Expenses | 10.2% | |
Fundraising Expenses | 6.8% | |
Fundraising Efficiency | $0.07 | |
Working Capital Ratio (years) | 0.03 | |
Program Expenses Growth | -3.9% | |
Liabilities to Assets | 17.4% |
Charity Name & State | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
---|---|---|
SOZO International (IN) | 78.68 | |
Los Cabos Children's Foundation (MN) | 91.69 | |
Humanity First USA (MD) | 86.44 | |
Pilgrim Africa (WA) | 86.44 | |
OneSight (OH) | 93.68 |
REVENUE | |
Contributions | |
Contributions, Gifts & Grants | $1,062,020 |
Federated Campaigns | $0 |
Membership Dues | $0 |
Fundraising Events | $0 |
Related Organizations | $0 |
Government Grants | $0 |
Total Contributions | $1,062,020 |
Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Total Primary Revenue | $1,062,020 |
Other Revenue | $164 |
TOTAL REVENUE | $1,062,184 |
EXPENSES | |
Program Expenses | $1,071,617 |
Administrative Expenses | $117,006 |
Fundraising Expenses | $25,972 |
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES | $1,214,595 |
Payments to Affiliates | $0 |
Excess (or Deficit) for the year | $-152,411 |
Net Assets | $52,653 |
Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.
Program Name | Amount Spent | % of Program Expenses |
---|---|---|
Economic Opportunities | $1,071,617 | 100.0% |
Form 990 FYE | Date Published | Overall Score | Overall Rating | ||||||
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CN 2.1 | |||||||||
2019-12 | 02/01/2021 | 78.68 | |||||||
2018-12 | 07/01/2020 | 82.62 | |||||||
2017-12 | 07/01/2019 | 85.93 | |||||||
2016-12 | 06/01/2018 | 86.00 | |||||||
2015-12 | 08/01/2017 | 88.01 | |||||||
2014-12 | 06/01/2016 | 85.38 | |||||||
CN 2.0 | |||||||||
2014-12 | 04/01/2016 | 79.38 | |||||||
2013-12 | 05/01/2015 | 79.79 | |||||||
2012-12 | 04/01/2014 | 80.75 | |||||||
2011-12 | 03/01/2013 | 79.89 |
The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).
EIN | 20-0166014 |
Name in IRS Master File | SOZO INTERNATIONAL INC |
NTEE Code | Q33 |
NTEE Classification | International Relief |
NTEE Type | International, Foreign Affairs and National Security |
Classification | Charitable Organization |
Subsection | 501(c)(3) (View the list of codes) |
Activities | |
Foundation Status | Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) |
Deductibility | Contributions are deductible |
Affiliation | Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). |
Group Name | [Not Applicable] |
Ruling Date | April, 2005 |
Filing Requirement | 990 (all other) or 990EZ return |
Fiscal Year End | December |
IRS Forms 990 (provided courtesy of Foundation Center) |
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Compensation | % of Expenses | Paid to | Title | |
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None reported | -- | This organization did not report a CEO |
Charity Name & State | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
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SOZO International (IN) | 78.68 | |
Nazarene Compassionate Ministries, Inc. (KS) | 87.30 | |
Women at Risk International (MI) | 85.21 | |
KinderUSA (TX) | 92.13 | |
Focus Humanitarian Assistance USA (TX) | 92.92 |
This charity has an official representative registered with Charity Navigator.
SOZO International
P.O. Box 15518
Evansville,
IN 47716
tel: (720) 476-6135
EIN: 20-0166014
Brad Ricca
Board Chair
Charity Navigator
299 Market Street Suite 250
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
EIN: 13-4148824
BRIDGE ID: 3108588923