Empower Learn Create

EIN: 311143832 501(c)(3)

Cincinnati, OH

Total Revenue
$2,251,415
Total Expenses
$2,620,963
Total Assets
$730,353
Net Assets
$679,032
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1985
Legal Domicile
OH
Principal Officer
Barb Herron
Phone
5139612825
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Empower Learn Create, founded in 1985, is a community nonprofit that reported $2.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 8% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $2.6M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 16% operating deficit.

Mission

Our mission is to serve children and families of the university and community by providing a high quality, inclusive, educational program sustained through a professional, nurturing staff.

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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%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $791,905
Program Service Revenue $1,451,160
Investment Income $8,350
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $2,251,415

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,904,316
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $2,200,614
Other Expenses $716,647
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,620,963

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $2,251,415 $2,441,522 -0.1%
Expenses $2,620,963 $2,583,228 +0.0%
Net Income $-369,548 $-141,706 +1.6%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
94
Volunteers
12

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
5
$82,254
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Tiffany Roman Vice President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Joseph Harrell - Exit 30123 Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lindsay Sadlowski Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Melissa Schmidt Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Kathleen Bryan President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Helene Harte Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Katherine Bedard-Thomas Trustee/Parent Rep 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Cathy Stoughton Trustee/Parent Rep 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Diana Grover Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tony Lawson Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dwonna Thompson-Lenoir Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ken Bloomer - Start 30123 Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Barb Herron Executive Director 40.00
Officer
$70,885 $11,369 $82,254
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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $2,251,415 $2,620,963 $730,353 $-369,548
2022 $2,441,522 $2,583,228 $1,089,546 $-141,706
2021 $2,758,157 $2,398,643 $1,273,446 $359,514
2020 $2,330,068 $2,289,696 $949,358 $40,372
2018 $2,130,982 $2,042,235 $730,047 $88,747
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