Nonprofit · EIN 86-3808346
SOSA - SAFE FROM ONLINE SEX ABUSE INC
Tax-exempt · NEW HAVEN, CT 06513
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $743,143 | $623,375 | $119,768 | $297,299 | $1,652 | $295,647 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $460,373 | $572,224 | -$111,851 | $177,160 | $1,281 | $175,879 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 (amended) | $527,385 | $309,809 | $217,576 | $287,730 | $0 | $287,730 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 (amended) | $224,565 | $196,706 | $27,859 | $70,154 | $0 | $70,154 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $705,791
- of which government grants
- $705,791
- Program service revenue
- $8,500
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- $9,565
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $19,287
- Other revenue
- $28,852
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $126,323
- Other salaries and wages
- $199,068
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $381,454
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $24,300
- Occupancy
- $41,287
- Travel
- $52,903
- Depreciation
- $577
- Program services (functional)
- $379,249
- Management and general (functional)
- $150,240
- Fundraising (functional)
- $93,886
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $177,160
- Total assets, end of year
- $297,299
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,652
- Net assets, end of year
- $295,647
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,230
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $295,647
- Gross receipts
- $743,143
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2021
- State of legal domicile
- DE
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| R POWELL | FOUNDER & CEO Trustee or director | 50 | $126,323 |
| MAXIMILIANO GRASS | DIRECTOR (THROUGH MAY 2025) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RACHEL HANSON | DIRECTOR (THROUGH MARCH 2025) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JUN YOUNG RO | BOARD CHAIR (THROUGH MAY 2025) Officer | 5 | $0 |
| SHERRY NIPKO | TREASURER (THROUGH MARCH 2025) Officer | 5 | $0 |
| DR ANNE EHRLICH | BOARD CHAIR (AS OF MAY 2025) Officer | 5 | $0 |
| ANDREW C | TREASURER (AS OF MAY 2025) Officer | 5 | $0 |
| TAJ HAIDER | SECRETARY (AS OF MAY 2025) Officer | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| R POWELL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 50 | $125,800 |
| MAXIMILIANO GRASS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RACHEL HANSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JUN YOUNG RO | BOARD CHAIR Officer | 5 | $0 |
| SHERRY NIPKO | TREASURER Officer | 5 | $0 |
| ANDREW SHEH | BOARD CHAIR Officer | 5 | $0 |
| HOPE MARTIN | TREASURER Officer | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| R POWELL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 40 | $68,950 |
| MAXIMILIANO GRASS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JUN YOUNG RO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANDREW SHEH | BOARD CHAIR Officer | 5 | $0 |
| HOPE MARTIN | TREASURER Officer | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| R POWELL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 40 | $37,548 |
| ANDREW SHEH | BOARD CHAIR Officer | 5 | $0 |
| HOPE MARTIN | TREASURER Officer | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 470 JAMES ST 007, NEW HAVEN, CT 06513-3175
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- R POWELL, 470 JAMES ST 007, NEW HAVEN, CT 06513
- Signed the 990
- R POWELL, FOUNDER & CEO
- Phone
- (203) 278-1669
- Website
- WWW.SOSATOGETHER.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BEERS HAMERMAN COHEN & BURGER PC
Mission
SOSA IS A NONPROFIT THAT FIGHTS ONLINE CHILD SEX ABUSE AND EXPLOITATION THROUGH UNDERCOVER OPS WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT, COMMUNITY EDUCATION, AND SURVIVOR SUPPORT.
Program accomplishments
- SUPPORTED MULTIDISCIPLINARY COLLABORATION EFFORTS WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, PROSECUTORS, COURTS, CHILD PROTECTION PARTNERS, AND INTERNET CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN (ICAC) TASK FORCES TO STRENGTHEN IDENTIFICATION, INVESTIGATION, AND PROSECUTION OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE, ONLINE CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE, AND EXPLOITATION CASES. ACTIVITIES INCLUDED CASE COORDINATION INVOLVING CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE MATERIAL (CSAM), ONLINE ENTICEMENT AND GROOMING, SEXTORTION OF MINORS, AND OTHER FORMS OF TECHNOLOGY-FACILITATED SEXUAL ABUSE; SPECIALIZED INVESTIGATIVE INITIATIVES; COURT-RELATED AND VICTIM-WITNESS SUPPORT FOR CHILD SURVIVORS AND THEIR FAMILIES; AND CROSS-AGENCY RESPONSE COORDINATION DESIGNED TO SAFEGUARD CHILDREN AND ACCELERATE INTERVENTION.Expenses $248,997 · revenue $27,787
- AWARENESS & TRAINING - DELIVERED PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS, EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH, AND PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS FOCUSED ON THE PREVENTION OF ONLINE CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE AND EXPLOITATION. PROGRAMMING EQUIPPED PARENTS, CAREGIVERS, EDUCATORS, LAW ENFORCEMENT, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO RECOGNIZE WARNING SIGNS OF ONLINE GROOMING, SEXTORTION, AND EXPLOITATION; UNDERSTAND AGE-APPROPRIATE ONLINE SAFETY PRACTICES FOR MINORS; AND APPLY BEST PRACTICES FOR HOW TO RESPOND TO AND REPORT HARM TO THE PROPER AUTHORITIES. LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING HELPED ICAC INVESTIGATIONS RUN MORE EFFECTIVE UNDERCOVER OPERATIONS USING DECOYS.Expenses $108,060
- SURVIVOR SUPPORT - PROVIDED DIRECT, TRAMA-INFORMED, SURVIVOR-CENTERED SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF ONLINE SEXUAL ABUSE AND EXPLOITATION, AS WELL AS THEIR FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS. SERVICES CONNECTED SURVIVORS WITH SPECIALIZED THERAPISTS, PROVIDED CARE PACKAGES TO MINORS TESTIFYING IN COURT REGARDING THEIR ABUSE, AND SENT TOILETRIES TO EXPLOITATION SURVIVORS AWAITING TRIAL.Expenses $22,192
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 86-3808346
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Crime and legal-related (I73)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $297,299
- Income (IRS master file)
- $743,143
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $743,143 | $623,375 | $297,299 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $460,373 | $572,224 | $177,160 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $527,385 | $309,809 | $287,730 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $224,565 | $196,706 | $70,154 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 86-3808346).
Questions about SOSA - SAFE FROM ONLINE SEX ABUSE INC
- What is the EIN of SOSA - SAFE FROM ONLINE SEX ABUSE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SOSA - SAFE FROM ONLINE SEX ABUSE INC is 86-3808346.
- Is SOSA - SAFE FROM ONLINE SEX ABUSE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to SOSA - SAFE FROM ONLINE SEX ABUSE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SOSA - SAFE FROM ONLINE SEX ABUSE INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of SOSA - SAFE FROM ONLINE SEX ABUSE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SOSA - SAFE FROM ONLINE SEX ABUSE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SOSA - SAFE FROM ONLINE SEX ABUSE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names R POWELL.
- Who are the officers and directors of SOSA - SAFE FROM ONLINE SEX ABUSE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $126,323 (R POWELL, FOUNDER & CEO).
- How much revenue does SOSA - SAFE FROM ONLINE SEX ABUSE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $743,143, expenses of $623,375 and total assets of $297,299 at year end.
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