Southern Waters Rescue and Relief Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Our primary goal is to offer essential support to individuals and communities facing adversity. This includes distributing critical supplies promptly and assisting in rebuilding homes and communal infrastructure. Through our services we strive to restore stability and hope in the aftermath of challenges.
- Income
- $189,460
- Spending
- $154,228
- Reserves
- 2.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (2)
- $117,848 spent. Our organization specializes in providing critical home repair and rebuilding services to individuals and families after facing hardships or disasters. Following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene we actively engaged in the reconstruction of three severely impacted homes directly improving the living conditions of the affected families. Additionally we extended our support to 11 more households by assisting with essential repairs and smaller-scale projects to ensure their safety and well-being in the aftermath of the disaster.
- $34,260 spent. During the aftermath of Hurricane Helene our organization swiftly responded to the urgent needs in Yancey and Mitchell Counties. Two small family-owned businesses received crucial repair assistance from our team. In addition we built and established a community garden to alleviate the impact of local grocery store closures. Furthermore we built storage facilities to replace those damaged ensuring the safekeeping of livestock feed. Moreover we undertook the repair or reconstruction of seven driveways enabling families to regain access to their homes.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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 October 13, 2026.
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 October 13, 2026.
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 October 13, 2026.
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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Worth knowing.
Recognized by the IRS in October 2025. It is too new to have a track record.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 21, 2026.
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