Soww Corp
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
SOWW Corp was formed for the sole purpose of recognoizing both active and veteran members of our US Special Operations Forces with charitable outdoor events, family retreats, and therapeutic treatments addressing physical wounds and PTSD in order to reduce the daily number of veteran suicides. SOWW recognizes that as the war on terrorism continues, special operations forces will be facing new challenges all too frequently.
- Income
- $840,240
- Spending
- $848,209
- Spent on programs
- 87%
- Reserves
- 34.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 88%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 27
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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 34.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 3% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 9% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1587% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 94% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2514 of 14 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (3)
- $168,568 spent. Operator Reset Weeks SOWW PTS weeklong retreats. Clinicians work with qualifying operators to develop individual plans, using techniques easy to incorporate into their daily life. Professional clinicians, trained in mindfullness, yoga, and body-focused techniques help soldiers feel settled and able to manage life stressors. SOWW utilizes evidence-based techniques to tolerate distress, regulate and manage difficult emotions, target negative thinking, and develop adaptive responses to stressors. Participants engage in practices to develop healthy communication skills, reduce trauma symptoms, and regain healthy functioning. All services are provided at no cost to the operator.
- $187,559 spent. K9 The SOWW Charity K9 Program, in conjunction with Baden K-9, offers an all-encompassing training initiative for dogs that encompasses various roles,including service dogs, family protection dogs, and animals suited for law enforcement or military duties. Specializing in individualized, one-on-one training, Baden K-9 ensures that each dog and owner pair receives customized training to meet their unique needs. this approach guarantees top-tier instruction delivered by seasoned experts who have accumulated years of hand-on experience. Rooted in values of integrity, fortitude, and dignity, Baden K-9 has cultivated a robust training philosophy over time. Notably, the program takes pride inits selection of German, Dutch, and Belgian Shepherds, with a meticulous matching process to each recipient with the dog best suited to their requirements.
- $382,302 spent. Additional Programs Include hunting and fishing retreats where operators participate in hunting/fishing activities, meals, and general camaraderie.
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
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? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 2013.
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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