SOS Wish List

SOS, Inc. solicits and accepts gifts that will help further and fulfill its mission and that support its programs and special projects. When appropriate, SOS, Inc. will seek advice from legal counsel in matters relating to acceptance of gifts. 

Donations and other forms of support will generally be accepted from individuals, partnerships, corporations, foundations, government agencies, or other entities. Certain types of gifts will be reviewed prior to acceptance due to the special liabilities they may post for SOS, Inc. Examples of gifts which will be subject to review include gifts of real property, gifts of personal property, and gifts of securities.

All decisions to solicit and/or accept potentially controversial gifts will be made by the Executive Committee of the Board in consultation with the Executive Director. The primary consideration will be the impact of the gift on the organization.

When considering whether to solicit or accept gifts, the organization will consider the following factors:

• Values—whether the acceptance of the gift compromises any of the core values of SOS, Inc.

• Compatibility—whether there is compatibility between the intent of the donor and the organization’s use of the gift

• Public Relationships—whether acceptance of the gift damages the reputation of SOS, Inc.

• Primary Benefit—whether the primary benefit is to SOS, Inc., versus the donor

• Consistency—is acceptance of the gift consistent with prior practice?

• Form of Gift—is the gift offered in a form that SOS, Inc. can use without incurring substantial expense or difficulty?

• Effect on Future Giving—will the gift encourage or discourage future gifts?

SOS, Inc. urges all prospective donors to seek the assistance of personal legal and financial advisors in matters relating to their gifts, including the resulting tax and estate planning consequences