S O S Ministries Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
S O S Ministries Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Clearwater, Florida, registered in 2000, with $408,713 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 16712, Clearwater, FL, 33766 EIN 59-3644816 Since 2000
Revenue (FY2023)
$409K
▼ 6.9% vs prior year
Religion median: $139K
Expenses (FY2023)
$366K
Net assets
$1.0M
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 Ministries 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 rating33 mo reserves · +10% 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 Ministries Inc: 33 mo reserves · +10% 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 Ministries 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 Ministries Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 16712, Clearwater, FL, 33766
- City
- Clearwater
- State
- Florida
- Category
- Religion-Related
- Subcategory
- Christian Churches & Ministries
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $601K (FY2013) to $409K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.0M
Operating margin
10.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.0M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $408,713▼6.9% | $366,467▼3.4% | $1,011,400▲4.4% | $1,011,400▲4.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $438,871▼20.7% | $379,444▲12.9% | $969,154▲6.5% | $969,154▲6.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $553,422▲52.6% | $336,029▼1.4% | $909,727▲31.4% | $909,727▲31.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $362,737▼4.8% | $340,831▼9.6% | $692,334▲3.3% | $692,334▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $380,888▼1.3% | $377,045▲22.1% | $670,428▲0.6% | $670,428▲0.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $385,942▲5.7% | $308,802▼28.4% | $666,585▲13.1% | $666,585▲13.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $365,099▼19.5% | $431,435▼3.2% | $589,445▼10.2% | $589,445▼10.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $453,577▼20.6% | $445,787▼28.1% | $656,495▲1.2% | $656,495▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $571,311▼2.1% | $619,816▲16.1% | $648,705▼7.0% | $648,705▼7.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $583,863▼2.8% | $534,092▲30.2% | $697,210▲2.9% | $697,210▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $600,635 | $410,214▲4.5% | $677,438▲39.1% | $677,438▲39.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $392,494▲119% | $487,017▲30.3% | $487,017▲30.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $179,002▼26.4% | $373,677▲44.8% | $373,677▲37.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $243,185 | $258,007 | $272,707 | 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 · $107K total
10 grants to S O S Ministries Inc totaling $107K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Evangelism | 2022 | $11,950 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Evangelism | 2022 | $11,950 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Evangelism | 2021 | $13,080 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Programs | 2018 | $6,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Evangelism | 2017 | $2,800 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | Wherever the need is greatest | 2016 | $6,013 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Evangelism | 2016 | $4,500 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Evangelism | 2015 | $400 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General use | 2014 | $50,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Evangelism | 2014 | $400 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is S O S Ministries Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. S O S Ministries Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 59-3644816, based in Clearwater, Florida. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is S O S Ministries Inc's EIN?
- S O S Ministries Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 59-3644816.
- How much revenue does S O S Ministries Inc report?
- S O S Ministries Inc reported $408,713 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does S O S Ministries Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades S O S Ministries Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for S O S Ministries Inc (EIN 59-3644816) 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.