S O S Shelter Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
S O S Shelter Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Endicott, New York, registered in 1979, with $1,430,594 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1201 E Main St, Endicott, NY, 13760 EIN 16-1119831 Since 1979
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.4M
▲ 6.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.2M
Net assets
$2.2M
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 Shelter 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 rating22 mo reserves · +19% 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 Shelter Inc: 22 mo reserves · +19% 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 Shelter 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 Shelter Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $717K (FY2013) to $1.4M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $81KNet assets $2.2M
Operating margin
18.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.3M
Total liabilities
$81K
Net assets
$2.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,430,594▲6.6% | $1,165,222▼6.6% | $2,179,807▲14.2% | $2,260,997▲14.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,341,866▼3.9% | $1,247,406▲7.8% | $1,908,415▲5.6% | $1,976,965▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,396,630▲12.1% | $1,156,839▲3.2% | $1,807,208▲14.6% | $1,910,626▲9.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,245,345▲17.3% | $1,120,857▲5.0% | $1,577,399▲9.4% | $1,737,923▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,061,784▼19.8% | $1,067,228▲2.0% | $1,441,224▼0.2% | $1,711,675▲14.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,324,557▲20.0% | $1,046,054▲6.9% | $1,444,343▲24.7% | $1,492,463▲25.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,104,248▲13.7% | $978,682▼2.4% | $1,158,678▲11.7% | $1,188,635▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $971,107▼3.7% | $1,002,510▼3.5% | $1,037,494▼2.6% | $1,143,876▼5.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,008,116▼9.3% | $1,039,241▲10.0% | $1,065,444▼2.7% | $1,205,290▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,111,061▲20.0% | $944,821▲13.8% | $1,094,544▲17.9% | $1,155,678▲21.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $925,723▲29.1% | $829,895▲1.2% | $928,303▲11.5% | $949,394▲7.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $717,007 | $819,900▲5.2% | $832,475▼11.0% | $883,295▼11.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $779,315▲0.9% | $935,368▼1.6% | $999,064▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $772,120 | $950,290 | $1,001,940 | 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is S O S Shelter Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. S O S Shelter Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 16-1119831, based in Endicott, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is S O S Shelter Inc's EIN?
- S O S Shelter Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 16-1119831.
- How much revenue does S O S Shelter Inc report?
- S O S Shelter Inc reported $1,430,594 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does S O S Shelter Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades S O S Shelter Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for S O S Shelter Inc (EIN 16-1119831) 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.