EMPOWERS AFRICA INC

EIN: 320403737 501(c)(3) International Affairs

New York, NY

Total Revenue
$6,690,346
Total Expenses
$7,968,176
Total Assets
$953,582
Net Assets
$158,676
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2013
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
KRISTA KRIEGER
Phone
9173281611
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

EMPOWERS AFRICA INC, founded in 2013, is a community nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $6.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 27% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $8.0M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 19% operating deficit.

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS PROGRAMS IN THE AREAS OF HUMAN EMPOWERMENT, WILDLIFE PROTECTION AND LAND CONSERVATION IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA.

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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 (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $6,587,764
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $16
Other Revenue $102,566
TOTAL REVENUE $6,690,346

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $7,579,415
Salaries & Benefits $255,317
Fundraising Expenses $34,544
Program Expenses $7,804,084
Other Expenses $133,444
TOTAL EXPENSES $7,968,176

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $6,690,346 $9,150,860 -0.3%
Expenses $7,968,176 $7,762,765 +0.0%
Net Income $-1,277,830 $1,388,095 -1.9%
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
16
Independent Members
16
Employees
2
Volunteers
25

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
3
$0
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Krista Krieger Board Chair 20.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Liz Kelly Secretary/Treasurer 8.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Jennifer Kennedy Trustee 5.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Donna Corbat Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Krysten Ericson Trustee 2.00
$0 $0 $0
Zita de Zagon Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lisa Gentil Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Patricia Glass Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Aisha Haque Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mary MacElree Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Suzanne Leydecker Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Martha McGuiness Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Laura Nicklas Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Beth Rudin DeWoody Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kim Charlton Vice-Chair 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Allison Freeland Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Nadia Derelieva Chief Operating Officer 40.00
Highest
$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 $6,690,346 $7,968,176 $953,582 $-1,277,830
2023 $9,150,860 $7,762,765 $1,936,504 $1,388,095
2022 $1,716,127 $2,275,214 $453,599 $-559,087
2021 $2,974,462 $2,425,948 $795,617 $548,514
2021 $2,994,070 $2,425,948 $815,225 $568,122
2020 $1,912,750 $1,950,648 $282,142 $-37,898
2019 $4,396,862 $3,238,216 $1,524,777 $1,158,646
2018 $1,680,745 $1,684,180 $673,305 $-3,435
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