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Sos Childrens Village USA Inc

EIN 13-6188433 · Washington, DC

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair59 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION STATEMENT OF SOS CHILDREN'S VILLAGES DEFINES THE GENERAL FRAMEWORK, OUR MOTIVATION AND COMMITMENT TO GENUINE SOCIAL CHANGE THAT WILL BENEFIT CHILDREN AND YOUTH WORLDWIDE. SOS IS THE WORLD'S LARGEST ORGANIZATION PROTECTING ORPHANED AND ABANDONED CHILDREN, WITH AN AIM TO ENSURE THAT EVERY CHILD BELONGS TO A FAMILY AND GROWS UP WITH LOVE, RESPECT, AND SECURITY ACROSS 136 COUNTRIES, INCLUDING THE UNITED STATES.

Income
$5.6 million
Spending
$6.5 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
5.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
23
Volunteers
9
Highest pay
$302,980, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 59 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 44% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (2)
  1. $4.7 million spent. IMPACT: 4,242,800 (ALTERNATIVE CARE + PREVENTION) CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ARE STRONG AND STABLE BECAUSE OF OUR SOS CHILDREN'S VILLAGES CARE PROGRAMS. WE WORK IN 137 COUNTRIES AND TERRITORIES AROUND THE WORLD, WITH 99% OF OUR WORKFORCE HIRED LOCALLY. WE ARE A TRUSTED MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH WE WORK AND ARE UNIQUELY POSITIONED TO SUPPORT VULNERABLE FAMILIES IN OVERCOMING ADVERSITY AND STAYING TOGETHER. 4,177,500 CHILDREN AND ADULTS (FAMILY AND COMMUNITY STRENGTHENING) WHOSE FAMILIES WERE AT RISK OF FALLING APART RECEIVED CRITICAL FAMILY STRENGTHENING SUPPORT TO ADDRESS POVERTY, HEALTH AND DISPLACEMENT. OUR FAMILY-LIKE CARE FOR VULNERABLE CHILDREN KEEPS BIOLOGICAL SIBLINGS TOGETHER, CREATING A LOVING AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT ALLOWS THEM TO THRIVE. 1,112,000 (EDUCATION + OTHER ACTIVITIES) CHILDREN AND YOUTH WERE PROVIDED ACCESS TO EDUCATION IN SOS CHILDREN'S VILLAGES KINDERGARTENS, SCHOOLS, VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS AND SOCIAL CENTERS. 113,100 CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULTS, INCLUDING THOSE IN SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES, RECEIVED MEDICAL SERVICES (LIFE-SAVING CARE, MEDICINE AND VACCINES). 2,268,600 CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULTS WERE PROCTECTED AND/OR REUNITED THROUGH EMERGENCY RESPONSE SERVICES NECESSITATED BY NATURAL DISASTERS, WAR OR FAMINE.
  2. $342,529 spent. EDUCATION & ADVOCACY: FOR OVER 75 YEARS, SOS CHILDREN'S VILLAGES HAS BEEN AT THE FOREFRONT OF A GLOBAL MOVEMENT IN CHILD PROTECTION, ADVOCATING FOR VULNERABLE CHILDREN WITHOUT PARENTAL CARE, OR FOR THOSE AT RISK OF LOSING IT. AT LOCAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL LEVELS, WE SENSITIZE DECISION MAKERS TO THE RIGHTS AND NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN ORDER TO BRING ABOUT IMPORTANT CHANGES IN POLICIES AND PRACTICES THAT AFFECT YOUNG LIVES. WE PROMOTE AND FACILITATE YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN THESE DECISION MAKING AND POLICY MAKING PROCESSES, AMPLIFYING THEIR VOICES AND SUPPORTING YOUNG PEOPLE IN BECOMING THEIR OWN ADVOCATES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 1963.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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