EMPOWER SCHOLARSHIP FUND

EIN: 364390648 501(c)(3) Education

CHICAGO, IL

Total Revenue
$839,294
Total Expenses
$684,369
Total Assets
$2,540,602
Net Assets
$2,324,101
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2000
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
KATE ESSAD
Phone
6305155458
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

EMPOWER SCHOLARSHIP FUND, founded in 2000, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $839K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 20% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $155K, a strong 18% operating margin.

Mission

THE EMPOWER SCHOLARSHIP FUND IS A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT IN THE FORM OF SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS OF ADTALEM GLOBAL EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS.

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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 $738,547
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $100,747
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $839,294

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $421,000
Salaries & Benefits $213,860
Fundraising Expenses $61,482
Program Expenses $541,767
Other Expenses $49,509
TOTAL EXPENSES $684,369

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $839,294 $698,666 +0.2%
Expenses $684,369 $632,073 +0.1%
Net Income $154,925 $66,593 +1.3%
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
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
782

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
7
$181,128
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Kevin Pitts Senior manager 40.00
Officer
$113,938 $0 $113,938
Rachel Hurban Assistant Secre 40.00
Officer
$67,190 $0 $67,190
Anthony Fernandez Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jacquelyn Manetakis Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATE ESSAD Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLY PEARCE President 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SPANDANA NALLAPATI Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Katie Thomasson Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Laura Smith Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Melani Bell Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Shonda Harris-Muhammed Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Valerie Kontos Secretary 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Lauren Rengel EX-OFFICIO 20.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Jim Emrath Treasurer 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Reilly Armstrong Assistant Treas 1.00
Officer
$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 $839,294 $684,369 $2,540,602 $154,925
2023 $698,666 $632,073 $2,131,401 $66,593
2022 $613,933 $690,590 $1,866,484 $-76,657
2021 $539,401 $597,558 $3,329,431 $-58,157
2020 $997,099 $409,713 $3,226,004 $587,386
2018 $829,514 $591,397 $2,587,712 $238,117
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