EMPOWER LEARNING AFRICA USA INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2023

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

David Sears

Phone

8579284669

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

EMPOWER LEARNING AFRICA USA INC, founded in 2023, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $860K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 8501% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $270K, a strong 31% operating margin.

Mission

Support foundational literacy and numeracy in Africa

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $4,590 Revenue: $4,590

Provide financial support to Teaching at the Right Level Africa programs. Accomplishment: Maintained ELA-USA as a US-based 501(c)3 organization in compliance with all US laws and regulations...

Provide financial support to Teaching at the Right Level Africa programs. Accomplishment: Maintained ELA-USA as a US-based 501(c)3 organization in compliance with all US laws and regulations; received funds from individual donors for support to education programs in Africa.

Program 2

Expenses: $22,920 Revenue: $22,920

Provide advisory support to TaRL Africa programs. Accomplishments: Worked with Empower Learning Africa staff in Kenya, Cote d'Ivoire, and Nigeria on the transition of grants and gifts from...

Provide advisory support to TaRL Africa programs. Accomplishments: Worked with Empower Learning Africa staff in Kenya, Cote d'Ivoire, and Nigeria on the transition of grants and gifts from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to ELA in Kenya. Advised on internal controls at ELA in Kenya.

Program 3

Expenses: $538,494 Revenue: $538,494

Provide logistical and program support to TaRL Africa programs. Accomplishments: successful closure of certain grants at MIT; hiring of program employees in the US, UK, and India directly and through 3rd party-employers; subscribing to digital services in support of ELA activities in Africa; providing board support, including establishment of travel agent agreements in US for Board travel.

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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 $860,100

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $860,100

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $433,399

Fundraising Expenses $7,011

Program Expenses $566,004

Other Expenses $156,910

TOTAL EXPENSES $590,309

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$860,100	$10,000	+85.0%
Expenses	$590,309	$16	+36893.3%
Net Income	$269,791	$9,984	+26.0%

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

N/A

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

Total Directors

$46,035

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
David Sears	President	10	Director	$46,035	$0	$46,035
Bala Venkatachalam	Treasurer	0.1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Rachel Glennerster	Clerk	0.1	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
2025	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	$860,100	$590,309	$279,775	$269,791