EMPOWHER INSTITUTE INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2003

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

DAWN L BROWN

Phone

3104820430

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

EMPOWHER INSTITUTE INC, founded in 2003, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $1.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 48% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

TO EMPOWER MARGINALIZED TEEN GIRLS BY HELPING THEM GAIN THE SKILLS NECESSARY THROUGH EDUCATION, TRAINING AND MENTORSHIP TO SEEK FULFILLING AND PRODUCTIVE LIVES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $855,256 Revenue: $37,600

EMPOWHER GIRLS ACADEMY OFFERS MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS A MENTORSHIP, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING, AND SKILLS BASED LEARNING COURSE DURING THE SCHOOL DAY THAT HELPS TO BUILD CONFIDENCE AND LEADERSHIP...

EMPOWHER GIRLS ACADEMY OFFERS MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS A MENTORSHIP, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING, AND SKILLS BASED LEARNING COURSE DURING THE SCHOOL DAY THAT HELPS TO BUILD CONFIDENCE AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS, AS WELL AS PREPARE FOR HIGH SCHOOL. THE PROGRAM ALSO OFFERS A SOCIAL JUSTICE STEAM INITIATIVE THAT INCLUDES A RESIDENTIAL SOCIAL JUSTICE STEAM CAMP DURING THE SUMMER.

Program 2

Expenses: $477,413

EMPOWHER LEADERS ACADEMY OFFERS HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS MENTORSHIP, GUIDANCE WITH COLLEGE AND CAREER PLANNING, WORKSHOPS THAT HELP BUILD CONFIDENCE AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO GIVE BACK...

EMPOWHER LEADERS ACADEMY OFFERS HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS MENTORSHIP, GUIDANCE WITH COLLEGE AND CAREER PLANNING, WORKSHOPS THAT HELP BUILD CONFIDENCE AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO GIVE BACK THROUGH COMMUNITY SERVICE. THE PROGRAM ALSO OFFERS A WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE THAT INCLUDES PAID INTERNSHIPS AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT.

Program 3

Expenses: $94,380

THE EMPOWHER WOMEN'S ACADEMY PROVIDES PROFESSIONALS IDENTIFYING AS WOMEN WITH THE MENTORSHIP, NETWORKING, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO NAVIGATE CHALLENGES IN THE WORKPLACE AND HEAL FROM WORKPLACE...

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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 $1,873,017

Program Service Revenue $37,600

Investment Income $4,379

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $1,914,996

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $29,200

Salaries & Benefits $980,610

Fundraising Expenses $254,426

Program Expenses $1,427,049

Other Expenses $848,657

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,858,467

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$1,914,996	$1,296,473	+0.5%
Expenses	$1,858,467	$1,270,175	+0.5%
Net Income	$56,529	$26,298	+1.1%

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

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Liquidity & Cash Position

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

349

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

$162,964

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
CECILIA OWENS	BOARD PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CLAUDIA ALLEYNE MD	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DEIDRA PORSCHE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOSLYN OSBORN	TREASURER	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
RUTH SIMEON	BOARD CHAIR EMERITUS	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TONY BAYLIS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GLORIA DOMINQUEZ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANGEL JAMES HORACEK	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAWN L BROWN	CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER	65.00	Officer	$148,750	$14,214	$162,964

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	$1,914,996	$1,858,467	$732,849	$56,529
2022	$1,296,473	$1,270,175	$542,046	$26,298
2022	$1,369,647	$1,330,121	$543,820	$39,526
2021	$786,137	$629,174	$645,083	$156,963
2020	$282,987	$318,633	$454,245	$-35,646
2019	$462,161	$350,931	$289,193	$111,230
2018	$371,628	$314,491	$169,477	$57,137