Empowerment Works Inc

EIN: 311796801 501(c)(3) International Affairs

Santa Barbara, CA

Total Revenue
$43,801
Total Expenses
$177,097
Total Assets
$89,994
Net Assets
$89,994
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2001
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Melanie St James
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Empowerment Works Inc, founded in 2001, is a micro nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $44K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 97% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $177K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 304% operating deficit.

Mission

To improve the quality-of-life in the worlds most impoverished communities through the economic promotion and cultural empowerment of indigenous people. And to facilitate the exchange of critical information and introduce appropriate technology in the fields of healthcare,

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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 $0
Program Service Revenue $43,801
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $43,801

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $170,597
Other Expenses $177,097
TOTAL EXPENSES $177,097

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $43,801 $1,411,586 -1.0%
Expenses $177,097 $1,431,001 -0.9%
Net Income $-133,296 $-19,415 +5.9%
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
5
Independent Members
4
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
15

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
1
$0
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Steven Siegal Board Member 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Linlin Willis Board Member 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Olesia Chikunova Board Member 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Anu Keshavan Board Member 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Melanie St James Executive Director 40.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
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 $43,801 $177,097 $89,994 $-133,296
2022 $1,411,586 $1,431,001 $223,290 $-19,415
2021 $1,154,866 $1,003,428 $242,705 $151,438
2020 $640,023 $595,628 $91,268 $44,395
2019 $139,850 $139,990 $46,872 $-140
2018 $1,880,535 $1,906,382 $47,012 $-25,847
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