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Sos International Inc

To improve global health and the environment through recovery and redistribution of surplus medical supplies.

Louisville, KY EIN: 272624272 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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90
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Sos International Inc

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Founded
Headquarters
Louisville, KY
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2010

Mission

To improve global health and the environment through recovery and redistribution of surplus medical supplies.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 81%
Peer average: 73%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 8.99%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.81
Program$0.81
81% to programs beats the peer average (73%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Sos International Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 80% of the 12,755 international charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 90 places it in the top 1% of the 25,023 international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Sos International Inc is a registered international nonprofit based in Louisville, KY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2010 and has been operating for 16 years. Its EIN is 272624272. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 43 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Sos International Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 272624272. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Sos International Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 81% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.

Sos International Inc is located in Louisville, KY, United States. The organization was established in 2010 and has been active for 16 years.

Based on official tax filings, Sos International Inc has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 81% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 73% for international charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Sos International Inc is classified as an International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 43 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Sos International Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Sos International Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 81% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 73%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Make a real difference in your community by volunteering with SOS Health and Hope. Sos International Inc is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2010.

Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 81% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 73%. Its annual revenue of $1M is below the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to Sos International Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Sos International Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 272624272, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
81% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
20

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

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Denise S••••
President & CEO

Officers & trustees (14)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Summer Travel 2026: Unrest and Climate Impact Travel - SOS International
Jun 2026
www.sos.eu
We Are Launching SOS Vägassistans - Our New Dedicated Product Brand for Roadside Assistance in Sweden - SOS Internationa
Jun 2026
www.sos.eu
SOS International Drops Protest of Leidos’ CIA Support Awards - Bloomberg Law News
Jun 2026
news.bloomberglaw.com
Leidos’ CIA Support Contract Challenged by SOS International - Bloomberg Law News
Apr 2026
news.bloomberglaw.com
SOS International strengthens bottom line after several years of transformation - SOS International
Mar 2026
www.sos.eu
SOS experts issue full list of 16 'do not travel' countries as war in Middle East rages - AOL.com
Mar 2026
www.aol.com
US-Based SOS International Bags USD 875M DOJ Language Services Contract - Slator
Feb 2026
slator.com
Form filed
$1.2M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Asia travel season begins amid landslides and floods - SOS International
Dec 2025
www.sos.eu
SOS Holliday Drive! Medical Equipment and Supplies for SuppliesOverSeas (SOS) - Sierra Club
Oct 2025
www.sierraclub.org
SOS International: Helping Kentuckians in times of crisis - Spectrum News
Jul 2025
spectrumnews1.com
Form filed
$5.5M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$5.0M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$5.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$5.8M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
International this charity 25,023
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 43 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 43 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2010
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Sos International Inc

What is Sos International Inc?
Sos International Inc is a international supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Louisville, United States. Make a real difference in your community by volunteering with SOS Health and Hope.
When was Sos International Inc founded?
Sos International Inc was founded in 2010.
Who leads Sos International Inc?
Denise Sears serves as President & CEO.
Where is Sos International Inc located?
Headquartered in Louisville, KY, United States.
What is Sos International Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 81% of expenses go to program services.
Is Sos International Inc trustworthy?
Sos International Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Sos International Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 272624272.
What is Sos International Inc's website?
http://www.soshealthandhope.org