EMPOWER MT

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1998

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

HEIDI WALLACE

Phone

4065416891

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

EMPOWER MT, founded in 1998, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $578K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 13% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $90K, a strong 16% operating margin.

Mission

EMPOWERMT CREATES A MORE JUST AND INCLUSIVE SOCIETY BY DEVELOPING YOUTH AND ADULT LEADERS WHO WORK TO END MISTREATMENT, CORRECT SYSTEMIC INEQUITIES, AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES. EMPOWERMT ENVISIONS A MONTANA WHERE EACH PERSON IS RESPECTED AND DIFFERENCES ARE UNDERSTOOD, WHERE YOUTH, INSTITUTIONS, AND COMMUNITIES SHARE A COMMITMENT TO CORRECTING INJUSTICES, AND ALL PEOPLE HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO THRIVE WITHOUT THE RISK OF VIOLENCE OR OPPRESSION. EMPOWERMT ENGAGES DIVERSE LEADERS THROUGH HOLISTIC COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT TO BUILD POWER FOR TRANSFORMATIVE ACTION TO ACHIEVE ITS MISSION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $251,193

POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: HEALING-CENTERED YOUTH-LED CHANGE ROOTED IN BELONGING, MEANING-MAKING, WELL-BEING, AND PURPOSE THROUGH A CURRICULUM THAT OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPLORE IDENTITY, AMPLIFY DIVERSE NARRATIVES, AND CHAMPION SOCIAL JUSTICE CAUSES, INCLUDING EDUCATIONAL EQUITY AND YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH.

Program 2

Expenses: $63,795

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: EMPOWERMT'S COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMMING ENGAGES PEOPLE ACROSS MONTANA IN CONNECTING, TEACHING, AND LEARNING TOGETHER THROUGH EVENTS AND DIALOGUE THAT FOSTER BELONGING...

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: EMPOWERMT'S COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMMING ENGAGES PEOPLE ACROSS MONTANA IN CONNECTING, TEACHING, AND LEARNING TOGETHER THROUGH EVENTS AND DIALOGUE THAT FOSTER BELONGING, UNDERSTANDING, AND COLLECTIVE ACTION.

Program 3

Expenses: $103,566 Revenue: $47,572

ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT: EMPOWERMT PROVIDES FACILITATION, CONSULTING, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT TO STRENGTHEN PEOPLE, CULTURE, AND SYSTEMS FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, BUSINESSES, AND STATE...

ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT: EMPOWERMT PROVIDES FACILITATION, CONSULTING, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT TO STRENGTHEN PEOPLE, CULTURE, AND SYSTEMS FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, BUSINESSES, AND STATE, FEDERAL, AND TRIBAL AGENCIES, CO-CREATING SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS THAT BREAK DOWN SYSTEMIC BARRIERS, STRENGTHEN COLLABORATION, AND EMBED EQUITY INTO ORGANIZATIONAL STRATEGY AND CULTURE.

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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 (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $529,931

Program Service Revenue $47,572

Investment Income $88

Other Revenue $24

TOTAL REVENUE $577,615

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $357,344

Fundraising Expenses $14,229

Program Expenses $445,247

Other Expenses $130,066

TOTAL EXPENSES $487,410

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$577,615	$510,209	+0.1%
Expenses	$487,410	$574,902	-0.2%
Net Income	$90,205	$-64,693	-2.4%

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

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

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

$111,895

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
LEANNE BEERS PHD	PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT FARMER	VICE PRESIDENT / TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MONA CHARLES	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TWILA OLD COYOTE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATE KAHAN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RIKA WISHCAMPER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ELI BOYLAN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HEIDI WALLACE	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$101,715	$10,180	$111,895

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
2025	$577,615	$487,410	$286,815	$90,205
2024	$510,209	$574,902	$206,981	$-64,693
2023	$397,650	$576,505	$338,293	$-178,855
2022	$541,768	$389,108	$523,168	$152,660
2021	$464,334	$310,110	$326,951	$154,224
2020	$340,225	$330,953	$175,601	$9,272
2019	$345,333	$330,512	$175,938	$14,821
2018	$340,190	$322,450	$167,857	$17,740