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Serving Others Worldwide

EIN 81-3947479 · Pleasanton, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceWeak47 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE TEAM OF S.O.W.(SERVING OTHERS WORLDWIDE) STRIVES TO SERVE COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING PROGRAMS, PROJECTS, OR TANGIBLE ASSISTANCE TO MEET THEIR ECONOMIC, PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS ON LOCAL AND GLOBAL LEVEL.ALL OF THE S.O.W. PROGRAMS ARE AIMED TO HELP REALIZE THESE FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHTS OF MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY, BY TANGIBLE MESSURES WITH POSITIVE, LONG-LASTING IMPACTS OF THE RECIPIENTS.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$197,876
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
110.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 87%
Employees
0
Volunteers
5

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: 96 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 110.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 28% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 83% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 23% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% 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

Weak: 47 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 5 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 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 (4)
  1. $166,757 spent. MISSION OUTREACH PROGRAM: PROVIDING GRANTS & OTHER FINANCIAL ASSITANCE INCLUDING SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE PURPOSES OF CHRISTRIAN MISSION OUTREACH.
  2. SOCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR NPO, NEEDY PERSON & SENIOR HOUSING MAINTENANCE PROGRAM: VARIOUS ASSISTANCE FOR NPO, AND NEEDY INDIVIDUALS.HELP ELDERS WHO LIVE ALONE IN NON-RENTAL HOUSES IN NEED OF SIMPLE HOME MAINTENANCE SERVICES. EXPERIENCED TECHNICIANS VOLUNTEER TO VISIT SENIORS HOMES AT THE SENIORS REQUEST AND PROVIDE REPAIRS AS NECESSARY.
  3. ESTABLISH A CHURCH PROGRAM: ESTABLISH A CHURUCH PROGRAM TO SUPPORT AND ASSIST IN ACQUIRING A PROPERTY IN SAN LEANDRO, CALIFORNIA FOR CHURCH RENTAL.
  4. THE HOLY LAND TOUR PROGRAM:THE HOLY LAND TOUR PROGRAM ALLOWS SENIORS CITIZENS OR PEOPLE WITH PHYSICAL NEEDS TO TRAVEL TO JERUSALEM FOR VISITS AND TO FOSTER THE SPIRITUAL NEEDS. THIS ACHIEVES OUR EXEMPT PURPOSE AND OUR MISSION TO SERVE OUR COMMUNITIES TO MEET THEIR PHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS. IN ADDITION, ALL STAFF MEMBERS WORKING ON THE TOUR PROGRAM ARE VOLUNTEERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE COMPENSATIONS OF ANY FORM. ANY ADDITIONAL REVENUE OR PROFIT GENERATED FROM THIS PROGRAM WILL BE DIRECTED TO THE OPERATION OF OUR OTHER PROGRAMS THAT ALSO BENEFIT THE PUBLIC IN ACCORDANCE TO OUR EXEMPT PURPOSES.

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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 2018.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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