EIN 27-4552700

Sozo Children International

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
40
State
Year formed
2010
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
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
$2,554,642
2022
Total expenses
$2,742,744
2022
Total assets
$2,799,577
2022
Num. employees
40
2022

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 120 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
National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN IncPoverty$39,825
The Nolen Family FoundationChildren's Homes$37,000
Schwab Charitable FundInternational, Foreign Affairs$29,700
...and 9 more grants received

Personnel at Sozo Children International

NameTitleCompensation
Suzanne OwensChief Executive Officer$75,000
Freeman LeslieChief Operating Officer$41,600
Allen BrianChief Financial Officer$37,075
Head CathyFinance Director$19,393
Ron OwensVillage Project Director
...and 17 more key personnel

Financials for Sozo Children International

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,340,429
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$9,792
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$216,271
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$958,337
Miscellaneous revenues$29,813
Total revenues$2,554,642

Form 990s for Sozo Children International

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-09-06990View PDF
2021-122022-06-03990View PDF
2020-122021-05-26990View PDF
2019-122020-10-15990View PDF
2018-122019-06-19990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

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Data update history
December 30, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $39,825 from National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN Inc
November 8, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 8, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
September 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from DK Charitable Foundation
August 18, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
International-focused organizationsCharities
Issues
HealthDiseases and disordersForeign affairsInternational development
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsOperates internationallyReceives government fundingTax deductible 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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