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Sodev International

EIN 52-2260489 · Washington, DC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The purpose of the organization is to improve the living conditions of the less fortunate in rural sub-Saharan Africa through education, training & capacity-building programs, and provide material or financial assistance. Several programs and projects are currently being implemented in Benin, West Africa.

Income
$158,811
Spending
$123,879
Reserves
13.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Highest pay
$3,063, assistant

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2023, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (international, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.5 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 22% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2023, 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, 2023, 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 (5)
  1. $8,245 spent. Capacity-Building Program for Community Organizations: Designed for nonprofit local leaders and the beneficiaries of their organizations. Has benefited a few hundreds of people during the year. Expected to benefit much more in the future and adequate materials have been prepared to that effect.
  2. $9,291 spent. Capacity Building Program for Villages Authorities: Designed for local leaders in rural communities. Dozens of village chiefs and advisors participated in the program. Training materials were use for the implementation of the program.
  3. $33,056 spent. Capacity-building program for artisans: Designed for people willing to learn manual work, this program covers the creative beadwork project, African fabrics project, and the Design Plus project. Training materials have been prepared during the year. Approximately 300 people have been trained (in groups and individually)
  4. $21,023 spent. People in need program: Several projects were conducted to help the people in need (orphans, school children, and women) in rural areas. About 540 people benefitted from this program.
  5. $12,427 spent. Agricultural program - Through training and awareness campaigns, the organization promotes good agricultural practices in rural areas.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2023, 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 2023.

    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 2005.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Sae International (Warrendale, PA), EIN 25-1494402. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

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

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