<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return returnVersion="2023v5.0" xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.irs.gov/efile">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2024-05-13T09:05:47-05:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2023-12-31</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <PreparerFirmGrp>
      <PreparerFirmEIN>475028428</PreparerFirmEIN>
      <PreparerFirmName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Howard Sckolnik</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </PreparerFirmName>
      <PreparerUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>8203 E Sierra Pinta Dr</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>Scottsdale</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>AZ</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>85255</ZIPCd>
      </PreparerUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirmGrp>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2023-01-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>863439342</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>EMPOWER OVERSIGHT WHISTLEBLOWERS &amp; RESEARCH</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <InCareOfNm>% Tristan Leavitt</InCareOfNm>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>EMPO</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <PhoneNum>2028499002</PhoneNum>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>11166 Fairfax Blvd Ste 500 1076</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>Fairfax</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>VA</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>22030</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>TRISTAN LEAVITT</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>President</PersonTitleTxt>
      <PhoneNum>2028499002</PhoneNum>
      <SignatureDt>2024-05-13</SignatureDt>
      <DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>true</DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <SigningOfficerGrp>
      <PersonFullName>
        <PersonFirstNm>TRISTAN</PersonFirstNm>
        <PersonLastNm>LEAVITT</PersonLastNm>
      </PersonFullName>
      <SSN>999009999</SSN>
    </SigningOfficerGrp>
    <IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>false</IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>
    <PreparerPersonGrp>
      <PreparerPersonNm>HOWARD SCKOLNIK</PreparerPersonNm>
      <PTIN>P01064967</PTIN>
      <PhoneNum>6025240974</PhoneNum>
      <PreparationDt>2024-05-13</PreparationDt>
      <SelfEmployedInd>X</SelfEmployedInd>
    </PreparerPersonGrp>
    <AdditionalFilerInformation>
      <TrustedCustomerGrp>
        <TrustedCustomerCd>2</TrustedCustomerCd>
        <AuthenticationAssuranceLevelCd>AAL2</AuthenticationAssuranceLevelCd>
        <IdentityAssuranceLevelCd>IAL1</IdentityAssuranceLevelCd>
      </TrustedCustomerGrp>
    </AdditionalFilerInformation>
    <TaxYr>2023</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2023-04-26 12:10:37Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="6">
    <IRS990 documentId="IRS990-54-1" softwareId="23017731" softwareVersionNum="ta23mefv1.0" referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleO-119-1">
      <PrincipalOfficerNm>TRISTAN LEAVITT</PrincipalOfficerNm>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>11166 Fairfax Blvd Ste 500 1076</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>Fairfax</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>VA</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>22030</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>718045</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>false</GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>
      <Organization501c3Ind>X</Organization501c3Ind>
      <WebsiteAddressTxt>https://empowr.us/</WebsiteAddressTxt>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>
      <FormationYr>2021</FormationYr>
      <LegalDomicileStateCd>VA</LegalDomicileStateCd>
      <ActivityOrMissionDesc>See schedule O</ActivityOrMissionDesc>
      <VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>3</VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>
      <VotingMembersIndependentCnt>2</VotingMembersIndependentCnt>
      <TotalEmployeeCnt>0</TotalEmployeeCnt>
      <TotalGrossUBIAmt>0</TotalGrossUBIAmt>
      <PYContributionsGrantsAmt>1055492</PYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYContributionsGrantsAmt>708045</CYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>10000</CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>0</CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <CYOtherRevenueAmt>0</CYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <PYTotalRevenueAmt>1055492</PYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYTotalRevenueAmt>718045</CYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>187162</CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>206008</PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>421586</CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>0</CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>
      <PYOtherExpensesAmt>530927</PYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <CYOtherExpensesAmt>439532</CYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <PYTotalExpensesAmt>736935</PYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <CYTotalExpensesAmt>1048280</CYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>318557</PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>-330235</CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <TotalAssetsBOYAmt>509787</TotalAssetsBOYAmt>
      <TotalAssetsEOYAmt>184177</TotalAssetsEOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>16265</TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>20890</TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>493522</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>163287</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>
      <MissionDesc>See Schedule O</MissionDesc>
      <SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>false</SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>
      <SignificantChangeInd>false</SignificantChangeInd>
      <ExpenseAmt>967379</ExpenseAmt>
      <Desc>Provided legal advice and representation to whistleblowers seeking to 1) make protected disclosures of waste, fraud, abuse, mismanagement, and misconduct or 2) seek corrective action for retaliation. Educated the public through Freedom of Information Act requests and litigation to enforce increased transparency and accountability.</Desc>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>967379</TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      <DescribedInSection501c3Ind referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleA-93-1">true</DescribedInSection501c3Ind>
      <ScheduleBRequiredInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleB-101-1">true</ScheduleBRequiredInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd>false</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <LobbyingActivitiesInd>false</LobbyingActivitiesInd>
      <SubjectToProxyTaxInd>false</SubjectToProxyTaxInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFundInd>false</DonorAdvisedFundInd>
      <ConservationEasementsInd>false</ConservationEasementsInd>
      <CollectionsOfArtInd>false</CollectionsOfArtInd>
      <CreditCounselingInd>false</CreditCounselingInd>
      <DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>false</DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>
      <ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>false</ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>
      <ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>false</ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>
      <ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>false</ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>
      <ReportOtherAssetsInd>false</ReportOtherAssetsInd>
      <ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>false</ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>
      <IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>false</IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>
      <IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>false</IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>false</ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <SchoolOperatingInd>false</SchoolOperatingInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>false</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <ForeignActivitiesInd>false</ForeignActivitiesInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>false</MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>false</MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>
      <ProfessionalFundraisingInd>false</ProfessionalFundraisingInd>
      <FundraisingActivitiesInd>false</FundraisingActivitiesInd>
      <GamingActivitiesInd>false</GamingActivitiesInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>false</OperateHospitalInd>
      <GrantsToOrganizationsInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleI-113-1">true</GrantsToOrganizationsInd>
      <GrantsToIndividualsInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleI-113-1">false</GrantsToIndividualsInd>
      <ScheduleJRequiredInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleJ-114-1">true</ScheduleJRequiredInd>
      <TaxExemptBondsInd>false</TaxExemptBondsInd>
      <EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>false</EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <PYExcessBenefitTransInd>false</PYExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <LoanOutstandingInd>false</LoanOutstandingInd>
      <GrantToRelatedPersonInd>false</GrantToRelatedPersonInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>false</BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>false</BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>false</BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>
      <DeductibleNonCashContriInd>false</DeductibleNonCashContriInd>
      <DeductibleArtContributionInd>false</DeductibleArtContributionInd>
      <TerminateOperationsInd>false</TerminateOperationsInd>
      <PartialLiquidationInd>false</PartialLiquidationInd>
      <DisregardedEntityInd>false</DisregardedEntityInd>
      <RelatedEntityInd>false</RelatedEntityInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>false</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>false</TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>
      <ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>false</ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>
      <ScheduleORequiredInd>true</ScheduleORequiredInd>
      <IRPDocumentCnt>0</IRPDocumentCnt>
      <IRPDocumentW2GCnt>0</IRPDocumentW2GCnt>
      <BackupWthldComplianceInd>true</BackupWthldComplianceInd>
      <EmployeeCnt>0</EmployeeCnt>
      <UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>false</UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>
      <Form990TFiledInd>false</Form990TFiledInd>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>false</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>false</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <TaxablePartyNotificationInd>false</TaxablePartyNotificationInd>
      <NondeductibleContributionsInd>false</NondeductibleContributionsInd>
      <QuidProQuoContributionsInd>false</QuidProQuoContributionsInd>
      <Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>false</Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>
      <RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>false</RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>false</PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <IndoorTanningServicesInd>false</IndoorTanningServicesInd>
      <SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>false</SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>
      <SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>false</SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>
      <ExcsTaxSect4951Or4952Or4953Ind>false</ExcsTaxSect4951Or4952Or4953Ind>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>
      <GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>3</GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>
      <IndependentVotingMemberCnt>2</IndependentVotingMemberCnt>
      <FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>false</FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>
      <DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>false</DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>
      <ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>false</ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>
      <MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>false</MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>
      <MembersOrStockholdersInd>false</MembersOrStockholdersInd>
      <ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>false</ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>
      <DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>false</DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>
      <MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>true</MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>
      <MinutesOfCommitteesInd>true</MinutesOfCommitteesInd>
      <OfficerMailingAddressInd>false</OfficerMailingAddressInd>
      <LocalChaptersInd>false</LocalChaptersInd>
      <Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>true</Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>
      <ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>true</ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>
      <AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>true</AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>
      <RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>true</RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>
      <WhistleblowerPolicyInd>true</WhistleblowerPolicyInd>
      <DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>true</DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>
      <CompensationProcessCEOInd>true</CompensationProcessCEOInd>
      <CompensationProcessOtherInd>false</CompensationProcessOtherInd>
      <InvestmentInJointVentureInd>false</InvestmentInJointVentureInd>
      <UponRequestInd>X</UponRequestInd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <BusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Star Financial Management LLC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </BusinessName>
        <PhoneNum>6029899993</PhoneNum>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>5109 82nd St Ste 1111</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Lubbock</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>TX</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>79424</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JASON FOSTER</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Chair</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>190000</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>6650</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>DEAN ZERBE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DirectorSecTreas</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.500</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ROBERT HEYER</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Director</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.500</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>TRISTAN LEAVITT</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>President</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>187500</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>377500</TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
      <TotalOtherCompensationAmt>6650</TotalOtherCompensationAmt>
      <IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>2</IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>false</FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>
      <TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>true</TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>
      <CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>false</CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>
      <ContractorCompensationGrp>
        <ContractorName>
          <BusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Stein Mitchell Beato &amp; Mis</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </BusinessName>
        </ContractorName>
        <ContractorAddress>
          <USAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>2000 K Street NW Ste 600</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>Washington</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>DC</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>20006</ZIPCd>
          </USAddress>
        </ContractorAddress>
        <ServicesDesc>Legal</ServicesDesc>
        <CompensationAmt>158145</CompensationAmt>
      </ContractorCompensationGrp>
      <CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>1</CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <AllOtherContributionsAmt>708045</AllOtherContributionsAmt>
      <TotalContributionsAmt>708045</TotalContributionsAmt>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>Consulting income</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>900099</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>10000</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>10000</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>10000</TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>0</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
      </NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp>
      <TotalRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>718045</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>10000</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </TotalRevenueGrp>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartIXInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartIXInd>
      <GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>187162</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>187162</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp>
      <OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>377500</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>377500</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
      <PensionPlanContributionsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>6650</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>6650</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </PensionPlanContributionsGrp>
      <OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>11993</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>11993</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
      <PayrollTaxesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>25443</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>25443</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </PayrollTaxesGrp>
      <FeesForServicesLegalGrp>
        <TotalAmt>206350</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>201136</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>5214</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesLegalGrp>
      <FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>17480</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>17480</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
      <FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
        <TotalAmt>192333</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>192333</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
      <AdvertisingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1145</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>1145</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </AdvertisingGrp>
      <OfficeExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>10393</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>10393</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OfficeExpensesGrp>
      <OccupancyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>3000</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>3000</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OccupancyGrp>
      <TravelGrp>
        <TotalAmt>8103</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>8103</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </TravelGrp>
      <InsuranceGrp>
        <TotalAmt>728</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>728</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </InsuranceGrp>
      <TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1048280</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>967379</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>80901</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
      <CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
        <BOYAmt>488787</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>177602</EOYAmt>
      </CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
      <AccountsReceivableGrp>
        <BOYAmt>21000</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>6575</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsReceivableGrp>
      <TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>509787</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>184177</EOYAmt>
      </TotalAssetsGrp>
      <AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
        <BOYAmt>16265</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>20890</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
      <TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>16265</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>20890</EOYAmt>
      </TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
      <OrgDoesNotFollowFASB117Ind>X</OrgDoesNotFollowFASB117Ind>
      <RtnEarnEndowmentIncmOthFndsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>493522</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>163287</EOYAmt>
      </RtnEarnEndowmentIncmOthFndsGrp>
      <TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>493522</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>163287</EOYAmt>
      </TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>509787</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>184177</EOYAmt>
      </TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>-330235</ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>
      <MethodOfAccountingCashInd>X</MethodOfAccountingCashInd>
      <AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>false</AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>
      <FSAuditedInd>false</FSAuditedInd>
      <FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>false</FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>
    </IRS990>
    <IRS990ScheduleA documentId="IRS990ScheduleA-93-1" softwareId="23017731" softwareVersionNum="ta23mefv1.0">
      <PublicOrganization170Ind>X</PublicOrganization170Ind>
      <GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>462376</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>1055492</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>689500</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>2207368</TotalAmt>
      </GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp>
      <TotalCalendarYear170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>462376</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>1055492</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>689500</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>2207368</TotalAmt>
      </TotalCalendarYear170Grp>
      <PublicSupportTotal170Amt>2207368</PublicSupportTotal170Amt>
      <TotalSupportAmt>2207368</TotalSupportAmt>
      <First5Years170Ind>X</First5Years170Ind>
      <PublicSupportCY170Pct>0.00000</PublicSupportCY170Pct>
    </IRS990ScheduleA>
    <IRS990ScheduleB documentId="IRS990ScheduleB-101-1" softwareId="23017731" softwareVersionNum="ta23mefv1.0">
      <ContributorInformationGrp>
        <ContributorNum>RESTRICTED</ContributorNum>
        <ContributorBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1>RESTRICTED</BusinessNameLine1>
        </ContributorBusinessName>
        <ContributorUSAddress>
          <AddressLine1>RESTRICTED</AddressLine1>
          <AddressLine2>RESTRICTED</AddressLine2>
          <City>RESTRICTED</City>
          <State>RESTRICTED</State>
          <ZIPCode>RESTRICTED</ZIPCode>
        </ContributorUSAddress>
        <TotalContributionsAmt>RESTRICTED</TotalContributionsAmt>
      </ContributorInformationGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleB>
    <IRS990ScheduleI documentId="IRS990ScheduleI-113-1" softwareId="23017731" softwareVersionNum="ta23mefv1.0">
      <GrantRecordsMaintainedInd>true</GrantRecordsMaintainedInd>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Instit for Citizen Focuse</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>PO Box 26141 Ste o</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Alexandria</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>VA</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>22313</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>862967724</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501c3</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>184162</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>General support</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <Total501c3OrgCnt>1</Total501c3OrgCnt>
      <TotalOtherOrgCnt>0</TotalOtherOrgCnt>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Part I 2</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Receipients are requested to provide a report on their activities</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleI>
    <IRS990ScheduleJ documentId="IRS990ScheduleJ-114-1" softwareId="23017731" softwareVersionNum="ta23mefv1.0">
      <BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd>X</BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd>
      <SeverancePaymentInd>false</SeverancePaymentInd>
      <SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd>false</SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd>
      <EquityBasedCompArrngmInd>false</EquityBasedCompArrngmInd>
      <CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd>false</CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd>
      <CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd>false</CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd>
      <CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd>false</CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd>
      <CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd>false</CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd>
      <AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd>false</AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd>
      <InitialContractExceptionInd>false</InitialContractExceptionInd>
      <RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>JASON FOSTER</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Chair</TitleTxt>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>190000</BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>6650</DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>196650</TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
      </RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
      <RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>DEAN ZERBE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DirectorSecTreas</TitleTxt>
      </RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
      <RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>ROBERT HEYER</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Director</TitleTxt>
      </RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
      <RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>TRISTAN LEAVITT</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>President</TitleTxt>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>187500</BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>11993</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>199493</TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
      </RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleJ>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="IRS990ScheduleO-120-1" softwareId="23017731" softwareVersionNum="ta23mefv1.0">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Part VI Line 11b</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>A draft of the Organization's return is provided to members of the</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Part VI Line 11b</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>governing body prior to filing.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Part VI Line 12c</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The Organization's conflict of interest policy is reviewed annually and as</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Part VI Line 12c</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>needed during the year if a transaction arises that may present a conflict.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Part VI Line 15a or b</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Compensation of the President is determined by independent BOD members.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Part VI Line 18</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Upon written request a copy of Form 990 will be provided.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Part VI Line 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>No documents made available to the public except those provided on its Form</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Part VI Line 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>1023 upon written request.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Part IX Line 11g</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Comm/strategy &amp; research Total expenses - $192333.00 Program service expenses - $192333.00 Mgmt and general expenses - $0.00 Fundraising expenses - $0.00</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Part I &amp; 3 Mission</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>We are a nonprofit, nonpartisan educational organization dedicated to</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Part I &amp; 3 Mission</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>enhancing independent oversight of government and corporate wrongdoing.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Part I &amp; 3 Mission</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>EMPOWER works to help insiders document and report corruption to the proper</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Part I &amp; 3 Mission</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>authorities while also seeking to hold authorities accountable to act on</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Part I &amp; 3 Mission</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>those reports.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>
