EIN 27-4552700

Sozo Children International

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
45
State
Year formed
2010
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Sozo Children is a global mission with a vision for orphanages across the globe beginning with 17 children in Uganda. Sozo offers a child sponsorship to raise children to be leaders within their own communities.
Total revenues
$2,668,473
2023
Total expenses
$3,021,386
2023
Total assets
$2,424,028
2023
Num. employees
45
2023

Program areas at Sozo Children International

In 2010, Sozo Children successfully launched the opening of a children's home in Uganda, Africa to serve at-risk children. The home provides food, clothing, shelter, medical care, education, counseling and discipleship to vulnerable children. The children served are from impoverished communities and are in desperate situations which make them in need of this type of care. For children who have caretakers but lack the means for education and medical care, Sozo empowers those families to provide. Sozo has since grown to serve over 150 children. In February of 2015, Sozo Children purchased 28 acres of land in Uganda to begin the Village Project, which is a community transformational effort to house vulnerable children and provide the surrounding community with medical care and quality education.
Sozo Children sends short-term and mid-term volunteers to developing countries to help long-term efforts in breaking the cycle of poverty. Sozo partners with 1ocal leaders and like-minded ministries to further development work in impoverished communities and the empowerment of individuals. To create change, Sozo strives to empower national individuals to lead these efforts.
In an effort to invest in all children in need, Sozo Children partners with families who might not be able to send their children to school or provide medical care. This partnership allows children to continue living with their families, but have the opportunity to receive an education. This partnership is not to enable, but equip children to be future leaders in their communities. Also, this partnership ensures children are receiving adequate medical care so they can continue in school and lead healthy lives. Sozo strives for children to be in relationship with their family and further provide education and medical care for the severely disadvantaged.

Who funds Sozo Children International

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
DAFgiving360International Development$155,124
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$132,640
The Nolen Family FoundationChildren's Homes$37,500
...and 9 more grants received

Financials for Sozo Children International

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,456,177
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$24,610
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$248,203
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$925,102
Miscellaneous revenues$14,381
Total revenues$2,668,473

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Data update history
March 26, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $20,356 from American Online Giving Foundation
January 12, 2025
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $37,500 from The Nolen Family Foundation
October 23, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $9,060 from American Endowment Foundation
October 2, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 9 new personnel
September 25, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
Nonprofit Types
International-focused organizationsCharities
Issues
HealthDiseases and disordersForeign affairsInternational development
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsOperates internationallyGala fundraisersFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
4 41st St South
Birmingham, AL 35222
Metro area
Birmingham-Hoover, AL
County
Jefferson County, AL
Website URL
sozochildren.org/ 
Phone
(205) 612-0338
Facebook page
SozoChildren 
Twitter profile
@sozochildren 
IRS details
EIN
27-4552700
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2010
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
Q33: International Relief
NAICS code, primary
623990: Other Residential Care Facilities
Parent/child status
Independent
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