S O S Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
S O S Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Emporia, Kansas, registered in 1981, with $2,122,083 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1420 C of E Dr Ste 6, Emporia, KS, 66801 EIN 48-0912446 Since 1981
Revenue (FY2023)
$2.1M
▲ 2.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$2.1M
Net assets
$4.4M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for S O S Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating25 mo reserves · +2% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For S O S Inc: 25 mo reserves · +2% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for S O S Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For S O S Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.3M (FY2013) to $2.1M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $100KNet assets $4.4M
Operating margin
1.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.5M
Total liabilities
$100K
Net assets
$4.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,122,083▲2.3% | $2,086,219▲3.2% | $4,409,280▲1.4% | $4,509,418▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,073,909▼12.2% | $2,021,455▼1.4% | $4,348,531▲1.0% | $4,435,611▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,362,084▼28.4% | $2,050,565▲11.9% | $4,306,983▲7.8% | $4,480,648▼21.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $3,299,703▲18.9% | $1,832,163▼3.6% | $3,995,464▲58.1% | $5,711,772▲79.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,775,351▼0.7% | $1,901,210▲9.2% | $2,527,924▲53.7% | $3,175,995▲76.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,794,538▲68.5% | $1,741,588▲7.0% | $1,644,729▲174% | $1,802,476▲146% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,658,882▲3.7% | $1,628,367▲5.5% | $599,203▲6.5% | $734,170▲8.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,599,639▲16.0% | $1,542,797▲16.0% | $562,713▲12.0% | $677,916▲11.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,378,914▲7.6% | $1,330,271▲7.6% | $502,206▲10.0% | $606,936▲19.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,281,853 | $1,236,792▲0.8% | $456,637▼2.4% | $508,743▼5.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,281,741 | $1,227,051▼6.6% | $467,684▼0.9% | $539,363▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,313,452▼4.4% | $472,124▲11.1% | $523,782▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,373,801▼2.5% | $425,066▲9.3% | $486,119▲8.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,408,972 | $388,825 | $448,116 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $252K total
14 grants to S O S Inc totaling $252K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $9,917 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $11,291 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $10,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $10,245 |
| Global Impact | Donor advised fund | 2021 | $15,129 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2021 | $8,940 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $34,333 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2020 | $25,000 |
| Global Impact | Donor advised | 2020 | $13,969 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $34,333 |
| Global Impact | Donor advised funds | 2019 | $9,061 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2018 | $34,333 |
| Global Impact | Donor advised fund | 2018 | $9,196 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2016 | $26,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is S O S Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. S O S Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 48-0912446, based in Emporia, Kansas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is S O S Inc's EIN?
- S O S Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 48-0912446.
- How much revenue does S O S Inc report?
- S O S Inc reported $2,122,083 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does S O S Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades S O S Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for S O S Inc (EIN 48-0912446) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.