EMPOWER DC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2003

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

PARISA NOROUZI

Phone

2022349119

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

EMPOWER DC, founded in 2003, is a community nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $2.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 107% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $1.3M, a strong 50% operating margin.

Mission

THE MISSION OF EMPOWER DC IS TO BUILD THE POWER OF DC RESIDENTS THROUGH RESIDENT-LED COMMUNITY ORGANIZING TO ADVANCE RACIAL, ECONOMIC, AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $835,083 Revenue: $16,612

1. OPERATED IVY CITY CLUBHOUSE OFFERING COMPUTER ACCESS, FOOD PANTRY AND SUMMER JOBS FOR YOUTH 2. EVICTION PREVENTION OUTREACH AND TENANTS' RIGHTS TRAINING 3. PUBLIC HOUSING ORGANIZING AND ADVOCACY TO ADDRESS MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS AND HOUSING POLICIES 4. CONVENING THE DC ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COALITION 5. AIR QUALITY MONITORING AND ADVOCACY TO REDUCE POLLUTION AND IMPROVE AIR IN IVY CITY AND BRENTWOOD 6. ADVOCACY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND HOUSING POLICIES 7. ENGAGEMENT OF RESIDENTS IN IVY CITY SMALL AREA PLAN AND CRUMMELL SCHOOL COMMUNITY CENTER DESIGN 8. CONVENING OF EQUITABLE DEVELOPMENT WORKING GROUP AND INVOLVEMENT IN ADVOCACY FOR RACIAL EQUITY ANALYSIS WITHIN ZONING 9. EVENTS TO BUILD SUPPORT FOR BARRY FARM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT 10. PRODUCTION OF WEEKLY TAKING ACTION RADIO PROGRAM.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,559,329

Program Service Revenue $16,612

Investment Income $3,210

Other Revenue $1,800

TOTAL REVENUE $2,580,951

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $45,000

Salaries & Benefits $670,965

Fundraising Expenses $67,240

Program Expenses $835,083

Other Expenses $529,266

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,292,124

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$2,580,951	$1,245,490	+1.1%
Expenses	$1,292,124	$840,165	+0.5%
Net Income	$1,288,827	$405,325	+2.2%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy

✓ Whistleblower Policy

✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$137,490

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DR SABIYHA PRINCE	PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LESLIE FIELDS	VICE PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LOUIS PERWIEN	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LAURA FUCHS	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHELLE LEVERE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
REV WANDA THOMPSON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
REV JULIANNE ROBERTSON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID POMS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PEDRO CRUZ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PARISA NOROUZI	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$126,849	$10,641	$137,490

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$2,580,951	$1,292,124	$3,373,209	$1,288,827
2022	$1,245,490	$840,165	$2,052,709	$405,325
2021	$893,676	$727,696	$1,634,512	$165,980
2020	$876,340	$638,264	$1,472,125	$238,076
2019	$905,611	$699,372	$1,256,229	$206,239