Soww Corp is located in Myrtle Beach, SC. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Soww Corp 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 12/2022, Soww Corp generated $649.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $541.8k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 7.5% per year over the past 7 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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SOWW CORP WAS FORMED FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING BOTH ACTIVE DUTY AND VETERAN MEMBERS OF OUR UNITED STATES SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES WITH CHARITABLE OUTDOOR EVENTS, FAMILY RETREATS, AND THERAPEUTIC TREATMENTS ADDRESSING PHYSICAL WOUNDS AND PTSD IN ORDER TO REDUCE THE DAILY NUMBER OF VETERAN SUICIDES. SOWW RECOGNIZES THAT AS THE WAR ON TERRORISM CONTINUES, SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES WILL BE FACING NEW CHALLENGES ALL TOO FREQUENTLY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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TAKIN BACON VARIOUS SMALL PROGRAMS HELD TO HONOR AND THANK SPECIFIC INDIVIDUALS FOR THEIR SERVICE AND SACRIFICES TO THEIR COUNTRY. THE HONOREE(S) ARE HIGHLIGHTED AS PART OF THE PROGRAM AND THEIR INDIVIDUAL(S) STORIES ARE SHARED WITH THE ATTENDEES OF THE EVENT. THE INDIVIDUAL(S) BEING HONORED ARE ALSO GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO PRESENT THEIR EXPERIENCES IN THEIR OWN WORDS. AS PART OF THE PROGRAM, THERE IS A FUNDRAISING ELEMENT TO HELP SUPPORT THE NEEDS OF THE CHARITY.
SOWW CORP WAS FORMED FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING BOTH ACTIVE DUTY AND VETERAN MEMBERS OF OUR UNITED STATES SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES WITH CHARITABLE OUTDOOR EVENTS, FAMILY RETREATS, AND FOCUSED THERAPEUTIC TREATMENTS. SOWW RECOGNIZES THAT AS THE WAR ON TERRORISM CONTINUES, SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES WILL BE FACING NEW CHALLENGES ALL TOO FREQUENTLY. HUNTING AND FISHING TRIPS: QUALIFYING CANDIDATES WERE TREATED TO A 3-DAY RETREAT IN MYRTLE BEACH, SC. THE TRIP INCLUDED ALL TRANSPORTATION COSTS, LODGING, AND MEALS. THE PROGRAM CONSISTS OF A DINNER HONORING ALL ATTENDEES FOLLOWED BY A PHEASANT TOWER SHOOTING EXPERIENCE. EACH WOUNDED WARRIOR IS TEAMED UP WITH INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN MEETING AND HONORING THE INDIVIDUAL WOUNDED SPECIAL OPERATIONS VETERANS INTO AN ENVIRONMENT THAT PROMOTES NETWORKING, FELLOWSHIP, RELAXATION AND SHARING OF EXPERIENCES ALL WITHIN THE CONFINES OF A REMOTE LOCATION THAT SEPARATES THE INDIVIDUAL FROM THE DAY TO DAY STRESSES OF THE WORLD.
PTS RETREATS: SOWW PTS WEEKLONG RETREATS & CLINICIANS WORK WITH QUALIFYING SOLIDERS TO DEVELOP INDIVIDUAL PLANS, USING TECHNIQUES EASY TO INCORPORATE INTO THEIR DAILY LIFE. PROFESSIONAL CLINICIANS, TRAINED IN MINDFULNESS, YOGA, AND BODY-FOCUSED TECHNIQUES, HELP SOLIDERS FEEL SETTTLED AND ABLE TO MANAGE LIFE STRESSORS. WE UTILIZE EVIDENCE-BASED TECHNIQUES TO TOLERATE DISTRESS, REGULATE AND MANAGE DIFFICULT EMOTIONS, TARGET NEGATIVE THINKING, AND DEVELOP ADAPTIVE RESPONSES TO STRESSORS. PARTICIPANTS WILL ENGAGE IN PRACTICES TO DEVELOP HEALTHY COMMUNICATION SKILLS, REDUCE TRAUMA SYMPTONS, AND REGAIN HEALTHY FUNCTIONING. ALL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AT NO COST TO THE INDIVIDUAL WAR FIGHTER.
K9 THE SOWW CHARITY DOG PROGRAM, IN CONJUNCTION WITH BADEN K-9, OFFERS AN ALL-ENCOMPASSING TRAINING INITIATIVE FOR DOGS THAT ENCOMPASSES VARIOUS ROLES, INCLUDING SERVICE DOGS, FAMILY PROTECTION DOGS, AND ANIMALS SUITED FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OR MILITARY DUTIES. SPECIALIZING IN INDIVIDUALIZED, ONE-ON-ONE TRAINING, BADEN K-9 ENSURES THAT EACH DOG AND OWNER PAIR RECEIVES CUSTOMIZED TRAINING TO MEET THEIR UNIQUE NEEDS. THIS APPROACH GUARANTEES TOP-TIER INSTRUCTION DELIVERED BY SEASONED EXPERTS WHO HAVE ACCUMULATED YEARS OF HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE. ROOTED IN VALUES OF INTEGRITY, FORTITUDE, AND DIGNITY, BADEN K-9 HAS CULTIVATED A ROBUST TRAINING PHILOSOPHY OVER TIME. NOTABLY, THE PROGRAM TAKES PRIDE IN ITS SELECTION OF GERMAN, DUTCH, AND BELGIAN SHEPHERDS, WITH A METICULOUS MATCHING PROCESS TO PAIR EACH RECIPIENT WITH THE DOG BEST SUITED TO THEIR REQUIREMENTS. IN COLLABORATION WITH BADEN K-9, THE SOWW PROGRAM EXTENDS TO DESERVING RECIPIENTS NOT ONLY TRAINED ANIMALS BUT ALSO COMPREHENSIVE GUIDANCE IN HANDLING, ALL AT ZERO COST TO THE OPERATOR. FURTHERMORE, THE PROGRAM COVERS TRAVEL EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE INITIAL TRAINING PHASE. THIS JOINT EFFORT AIMS TO PROVIDE VITAL SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM THE COMPANIONSHIP AND ASSISTANCE OF THESE SPECIALIZED DOGS. BEYOND THEIR PRIMARY ROLES, THESE DOGS CONTRIBUTE TO MENTAL WELL-BEING BY OFFERING EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AND PROMOTING MENTAL HEALTH. HAVING A PURPOSE-DRIVEN CANINE PARTNER FOSTERS A SENSE OF PURPOSE, PROTECTION, AND TEAMWORK. THESE ANIMALS BECOME SOURCES OF MOTIVATION AND COMPANIONSHIP, ENRICHING LIVES AND FOSTERING MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS THROUGH SHARED EXPERIENCES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jess Aylward Sargeant At | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Pete Brownell Treasurer | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Ben Carpenter Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Aaron Daley Secretary | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Roy Hill Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Fran Humphries Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $1,265 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $622,062 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $32,361 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $623,327 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $10,952 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $15,100 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $649,379 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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 | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $4,320 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $17,325 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $4,655 |
Fees for services: Other | $59,276 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $79,434 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $67,717 |
Travel | $69,450 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $232,824 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,157 |
Insurance | $2,580 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $541,810 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $187,256 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $204,076 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $3,000 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $485,605 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $322,385 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $7,359 |
Total assets | $1,209,681 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $13,897 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $13,897 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,195,784 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $1,209,681 |
Over the last fiscal year, Soww Corp has awarded $20,000 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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BROWARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S ASSOCIATIO | | | $10,000 |
WARRIOR ANGELS FOUNDATION | | | $10,000 |