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Soky Patriots

EIN 84-2293057 · Smiths Grove, KY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE SOKY PATRIOTS MISSION IS TO AID LOW-INCOME AND DISABLED INDIVIDUALS SO THEY MAY OBTAIN THE STABILITY MOBILITY,ACCESSIBITITY RESOURCES NUTRITION AND THERAPIES NEEDED TO LEAD A LIFE OF INDEPENDENCE

Income
$169,268
Spending
$144,180
Reserves
4.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%

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

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 34% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.

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 (3)
  1. $109,714 spent. SOKY PATRIOTS SERVE AS THE WARREN COUNTY BACKPACK PROGRAM COORDINATOR AS DEFINED BY OUR PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT WITH FEEDING AMERICA KENTUCKYS HEARTLAND. WHILE THIS PARTNERSHIP ALLOWS US TO PURCHASE FOOD AT A REDUCED COST AS THE PROGRAM COORDINATOR WE ARE RESPINSIBLE FOR LEADING THE LOCAL VOLUNTEER TEAM AS THEY RAISE THE FUNDS NEEDED TO COVER THE PROGRAMS FOOD EXPENSES. THE BACKPACK PROGRAM MEETS THE NEEDS OF FOOD-INSECURE CHILDREN BY PROVIDING THEM WITH NUTRITIOUS AND EASY TO PREPARE FOOOD TO TAKE HOME ON WEEKENDS AND SCHOOL VACATIONS WHEN OTHER RESOURCES ARE UNAVAILABLE.
  2. $18,160 spent. FOCUSES ON PROVIDING EQUIPMENT TO PEOPLE THAT CAN NOT AFFORD THE EQUIPMENT THEY DESPERATELY NEED FOR THEIR OVERALL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. THIS SERVICE IS PROVIDED AT ZERO COST TO THE CLIENT. MOST OF OUR CLIENTS ARE REFERRED TO US VIA HOME HEALTH PROVIDERS. WE UTILIZE USED EQUIPMENT THAT WE REFURBISHED AND PURCHASE NEW EQUIPMENT WHEN NECESSARY. RECOVERS MEDICAL ITEMS THAT PEOPLE NO LONGER NEED. THIS MAY BE DUE TO THE DEATH OF A FAMILY MEMBER A CHANGE IN MEDICAL TREATMENT OR SIMPLY AN ABUDANCE OF SUPPLIES ETC. THESE RECOVERED ITEMS ARE DONATED TO MEDICAL ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS HOSPICE CARE AND HOME HEALTH PROVIDERS OR DIRECTLY TO NEEDY INDIVIDUALS. THESE ITEMS CONSIST OF BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO DIAPERS TUBING BED PADS SYRINGES IV FLUSHES ETC.
  3. $4,563 spent. SOKY Patriots primarily focus on providing food to the working poor disabled individuals and seniors facing limited income and transportation challenges. Through our mobile food pantries we conduct rural food distributions monthly at various locations to reach those in need. As a partner agency of Feeding America Kentuckys Heartland we actively participate in distributing the Commodity Supplemental Food Program CSFP boxes commonly referred to as senior boxes. This initiative aims to enhance the well-being of low-income adults aged 60 and above by supplementing their diets with a monthly box of nutritious USDA non-perishable foods. Recipients have the flexibility to collect their boxes during our monthly distribution events at Ephram White Park in Bowling Green KY or opt for our delivery service ensuring accessibility for those requiring assistance.

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

  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 2025.

    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 July 2019.

    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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