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Support Organization for Kids in Need

EIN 20-1184182 · Menifee, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Our mission is to support the upbringing of under privileged children, irrespective of name or nationality, caste or creed, race or religion by providing basic amenities, education and medical aid in a secure and healthy environment. We build safe and secure homes for orphans, destitute and under privileged children in India. We feed , shelter and educate underprivileged kids and enabling them to become self respecting members of the society and to help create a healthy and a safe environment for the kids. The effort is to try and make a difference in the lives of a few unfortunate and underprivileged children of the world. In the process we also rehabilitate destitute women and widows by providing them opportunity and employing them as house mothers to care for the kids. With the funds provided by SOFKIN USA SOFKIN INDIA constructed two buildings to house the kids. These buildings currently provide these basic amenities for over 100 children.

Income
$320,302
Spending
$61,884
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
113.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
13

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 113.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 81% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 91 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (3)
  1. $30,000 spent. Grant to Sofkin Hyderabad India to Support the upbringing of under privileged children, irrespective of name or nationality, caste or creed, race or religion by providing basic amenities, education and medical aid in a secure and healthy environment. The organization's grant to [SOFKIN India] is in furtherance of SOFKIN's mission to support the upbringing of underprivileged children in India. The organization maintains expenditure responsibility over this grant by ensuring that the funds are used towards the organization's exempt purpose. The organization monitors the use of funds, receives and reviews reports from [SOFKIN India] confirming the use of funds and has the right to inspect the financials of [SOFKIN India]. Further if any such funds are not being used towards the exempt purpose of the organization, the organization can demand a return of such funds.
  2. $30,000 spent. Grant to Maher Ashram located in Pune India to Support the upbringing of under privileged children, irrespective of name or nationality, caste or creed, race or religion by providing basic amenities, education and medical aid in a secure and healthy environment. The organization's grant to [MAHER] is in furtherance of SOFKIN's mission to support the upbringing of underprivileged children in India. The organization maintains expenditure responsibility over this grant by ensuring that the funds are used towards the organization's exempt purpose. The organization monitors the use of funds, receives and reviews reports from [MAHER] confirming the use of funds and has the right to inspect the financials of [MAHER]. Further if any such funds are not being used towards the exempt purpose of the organization, the organization can demand a return of such funds. Over 60 kids are currently being nurtured under this program.
  3. $1,000 spent. Promoting Gender Equality and to support individuals, communities, and organizations towards a better quality of Life

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 November 2006.

    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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