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Sos Group Inc

EIN 33-1680429 · Marion, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong92 out of 100GovernanceFair64 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SOS Group exists to serve communities through compassionate, Christ-centered support by coordinating volunteers, resources, disaster relief, rebuilding efforts, and operational assistance for individuals and families in need.

Income
$392,306
Spending
$244,019
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
7.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
200
Highest pay
$26,685, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 92 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.4 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 38% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 64 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    2 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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, 2025, 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 (4)
  1. $102,487 spent. Our largest project of 2025 involved stabilizing the home of an elderly couple after a major landslide caused by Hurricane Helene threatened the property's structural integrity. The storm washed away a significant portion of the embankment supporting the home, creating an urgent safety risk. Our team first cleared extensive trees and debris deposited at the base of the slide, then constructed a culvert system to redirect water flow and prevent further erosion. We subsequently built a retaining wall that is a 30-foot above ground, three-tier Verti-Block retaining wall and has a 6-feet below ground base that restored the stability of the property and provides long-term flood mitigation protection for the home.
  2. $49,095 spent. During the 2025 tax year, SOS Group initiated construction of a replacement home for a mother and daughter with disabilities after Hurricane Helene destroyed their prior residence. Work completed during 2025 included site preparation, excavation, installation of well and septic infrastructure, and substantial construction of a fully accessible 800-square-foot home with wheelchair accommodations. The project was completed in 2026. Reported expenses include only amounts incurred during the 2025 tax year.
  3. $51,570 spent. During the 2025 tax year, SOS Group began construction of a replacement home for a family whose prior residence was completely washed from its foundation and swept downriver during Hurricane Helene. Because the home site is located near a creek and the storm significantly altered the riverbank, shifting the waterway closer to the property, the replacement two-bedroom, two-bathroom home was constructed on an elevated pier foundation to improve flood resilience and reduce the risk of future storm damage. Work completed during 2025 included site preparation, foundation installation, and substantial progress toward construction of the new residence, which was designed to closely match the size and functionality of the original home. The project was completed in 2026. Reported expenses include only amounts incurred during the 2025 tax year.
  4. $40,867 spent. These expenses represent program service costs associated with general disaster recovery operations, including debris clearance, land and slope stabilization, drainage and culvert repair, and landscape restoration. These activities support multiple rebuilding projects and are not allocated to specific major project budgets but are necessary to restore and protect affected properties.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 2025.

    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 December 2024.

    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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