Empowerment Avenue Society

EIN: 932876513 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Oakland, CA

Total Revenue
$1,771,561
Total Expenses
$710,210
Total Assets
$1,764,238
Net Assets
$1,758,311
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2024
Legal Domicile
DE
Principal Officer
Rahsaan Thomas
Phone
4156292995
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Empowerment Avenue Society, founded in 2024, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 190% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $1.1M, a strong 60% operating margin.

Mission

We support incarcerated people to get their creative work outside of prison and connect with mission-aligned organizations.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $172,321 Revenue: $5,000

EAS Visual Arts for Liberation facilitate three exhibitions and we began creating a professional development cirriculum.

Program 2
Expenses: $124,239

EAS Writing for Liberation helped incarcerated writers publish over 138 stories in 2025, including in The New York Times and Rolling Stone. EAS writers earned 6 fellowships in 2025.

Program 3
Expenses: $107,065

EAS Films for Liberation completed two films: In Exchange for Flesh and Painting Oursevles into Society. Both are on the film festival circuit.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,755,926
Program Service Revenue $5,000
Investment Income $7,908
Other Revenue $2,727
TOTAL REVENUE $1,771,561

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $289,756
Fundraising Expenses $195,252
Program Expenses $403,625
Other Expenses $420,454
TOTAL EXPENSES $710,210

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $1,771,561 $611,396 +1.9%
Expenses $710,210 $600,806 +0.2%
Net Income $1,061,351 $10,590 +99.2%
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
4
Independent Members
1
Employees
3
Volunteers
30

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
4
$269,862
Total Directors
4
$269,862
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Rahsaan Thomas President 40.00
Officer Director
$82,488 $11,632 $94,120
Christine Lashaw Secretary 40.00
Officer Director
$81,229 $12,153 $93,382
De'jon Joy Treasurer 40.00
Officer Director
$82,360 $0 $82,360
Christina Garcia Board Chair 40.00
Officer 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 $1,771,561 $710,210 $1,764,238 $1,061,351
2024 $611,396 $600,806 $575,506 $10,590
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