Sozo Children International
- Assets
- $2.4m
- Revenue
- $2.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 45
- Location
- Birmingham, AL
- Founding
- 06/2012
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 27-4552700
Organization Overview
Sozo Children International is located in Birmingham, AL. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (Q33) the organization is classified as: International Relief, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Sozo Children International employed 45 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sozo Children International is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Sozo Children International generated $2.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.0m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 10.1% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SOZO CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL EXISTS TO EMPOWER VULNERABLE CHILDREN TO BECOME THRIVING LEADERS FOR JESUS CHRIST.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
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.
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.
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.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Owens Suzanne Chief Executive Officer | Officer | 40 | $88,492 |
Freeman Leslie Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 40 | $36,928 |
Head Cathy Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 40 | $31,216 |
Cheak Kitty Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Clark Jay Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Culton Jeff Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,456,177 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $168,382 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,456,177 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $24,610 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $248,203 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $925,102 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,668,473 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $565,682 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $191,636 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,949 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,225,135 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $115,007 |
| Advertising and promotion | $91,650 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $186,042 |
| Travel | $114,321 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $20,361 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $139,249 |
| Insurance | $31,325 |
| All other expenses | $16,909 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,021,386 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $315,145 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $9,437 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $7,144 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $16,942 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,644,596 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $420,875 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $9,889 |
| Total assets | $2,424,028 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $66,377 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $9,889 |
| Total liabilities | $76,266 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,318,122 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $29,640 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,424,028 |