Program areas at Sozo Children International
In 2010, Sozo Children successfully launched the opening of a children's home in Uganda, Africa to serve at-risk children. The home provides food, clothing, shelter, medical care, education, counseling and discipleship to vulnerable children. The children served are from impoverished communities and are in desperate situations which make them in need of this type of care. For children who have caretakers but lack the means for education and medical care, Sozo empowers those families to provide. Sozo has since grown to serve over 150 children. In February of 2015, Sozo Children purchased 28 acres of land in Uganda to begin the Village Project, which is a community transformational effort to house vulnerable children and provide the surrounding community with medical care and quality education.
Sozo Children sends short-term and mid-term volunteers to developing countries to help long-term efforts in breaking the cycle of poverty. Sozo partners with 1ocal leaders and like-minded ministries to further development work in impoverished communities and the empowerment of individuals. To create change, Sozo strives to empower national individuals to lead these efforts.
In an effort to invest in all children in need, Sozo Children partners with families who might not be able to send their children to school or provide medical care. This partnership allows children to continue living with their families, but have the opportunity to receive an education. This partnership is not to enable, but equip children to be future leaders in their communities. Also, this partnership ensures children are receiving adequate medical care so they can continue in school and lead healthy lives. Sozo strives for children to be in relationship with their family and further provide education and medical care for the severely disadvantaged.
Who funds Sozo Children International
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Sozo Children International
Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
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Suzanne Owens | Chief Executive Officer | $75,000 | 2024-10-02 |
Leslie Freeman | Chief Operating Officer | $67,421 | 2024-10-02 |
Cathy Head | Chief Financial Officer | | 2024-10-02 |
Ron Owens | Village Project Director | | 2024-10-02 |
Amanda Campbell | Engagement Director | | 2024-10-02 |
...and 21 more key personnel |
Financials for Sozo Children International
Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
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Total grants, contributions, etc. | $1,456,177 | $1,340,429 | 8.6% |
Program services | $0 | $0 | - |
Investment income and dividends | $24,610 | $9,792 | 151.3% |
Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from fundraising events | $248,203 | $216,271 | 14.8% |
Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from sales of inventory | $925,102 | $958,337 | -3.5% |
Miscellaneous revenues | $14,381 | $29,813 | -51.8% |
Total revenues | $2,668,473 | $2,554,642 | 4.5% |
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Data update history
October 2, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 9 new personnel
September 25, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
September 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
International-focused organizationsCharities
Issues
HealthDiseases and disordersForeign affairsInternational development
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsOperates internationallyGala fundraisersFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 4 41st St South
- Birmingham, AL 35222
- Metro area
- Birmingham-Hoover, AL
- County
- Jefferson County, AL
- Website URL
- sozochildren.org/Â
- Phone
- (205) 612-0338
- Facebook page
- SozoChildrenÂ
- Twitter profile
- @sozochildrenÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 27-4552700
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 2010
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- Q33: International Relief
- NAICS code, primary
- 623990: Other Residential Care Facilities
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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