2026-02-16T11:42:47-00:00 2024-12-31 465638702 ISAACS ACCOUNTING PC 1700 REISTERSTOWN ROAD SUITE 218 PIKESVILLE MD 21208 990 2024-01-01 824459667 BMORE EMPOWERED INC % KIETA IRIARTE-AMIN BMOR 4433254309 344 N CHARLES STREET BALTIMORE MD 21201 KIETA IRIARTE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 4433254309 2026-02-16 true RUDOLPH T ISAACS P01210030 4106531272 2026-02-16 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z KIETA IRIARTE 344 N CHARLES STREET BALTIMORE MD 21201 496213 false X WWW.BMOREEMPOWERED.COM X 2018 MD TO PROVIDE GIRLS AND WOMEN OF COLOR WITH TOOLS OF EMPOWERMENT. 9 9 1 0 800517 467045 1275 29168 0 0 801792 496213 0 0 184060 68773 0 0 841598 496818 1025658 565591 -223866 -69378 274169 307969 2054 83825 272115 224144 X TO PROVIDE GIRLS AND WOMEN OF COLOR WITH TOOLS OF EMPOWERMENT. false false 476304 SEE SCHEDULE O. 476304 true true false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 42 0 true 1 true false false false false false false false false false false false false X 9 9 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false X KIETA IRIARTE-AMIN 4433254309 344 N CHARLES STREET BALTIMORE MD 21201 KIETA IRIARTE-AMIN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 030.00 X 63680 0 0 AMINA NARU MEMBER AT LARGE 001.00 X 0 0 0 SHYMAINE DAVIS MEMBER AT LARGE 001.00 X 0 0 0 CANDACE HANDY MEMBER AT LARGE 001.00 X 0 0 0 KIRSTEN ALLEN MEMBER 001.00 X 0 0 0 ANEKA WINSTEAD TREASURER 001.00 X 0 0 0 KIM LOPER INTERIM BOARD CHAIR 001.00 X 0 0 0 TINA PAUL SECRETARY 001.00 X 0 0 0 DANA COLEMAN BOARD CO-CHAIR 001.00 X 0 0 0 63680 false false false 467045 467045 BE OPERATING REVENUE 29168 29168 29168 496213 29168 X 0 0 0 0 63680 63680 0 0 0 0 5093 5093 52000 52000 0 0 0 0 292156 289545 2611 377 337 40 24023 18535 5488 216 216 0 36446 7803 28643 445 445 0 6208 6208 0 0 0 3090 3090 PROGRAM SUPPLIES 8663 8374 289 STIPEND 35101 35101 REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES 38093 38093 0 565591 476304 89287 0 245266 145694 23617 28191 5286 134084 274169 307969 2054 15654 105248 -37077 2054 83825 X 272115 224144 272115 224144 274169 307969 X -69378 21407 X false false X 239056 911905 1306275 801792 498017 3757045 239056 911905 1306275 801792 498017 3757045 3757045 3757045 1.00000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false Financial derivatives and other financial products Closely-held equity interests PNC PINACLE CREDIT CARDS 25586 SECURITY DEPOSIT 3250 RIGHT OF USE ASSET 105248 134084 Federal income taxes Form 990, Part III, Line 4A FISCALLY SPONSORED PROJECTBMORE EMPOWERED PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE AND ACCOUNTING SUPPORT TO NONPROFIT PROJECTS AND ORGANIZATIONS IN BALTIMORE CITY AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS THROUGH FISCAL SPONSORSHIP AND FISCAL MANAGEMENT. FISCAL SPONSORSHIP PROVIDES THE ABILITY FOR PROJECTS TO RECEIVE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONS THROUGH OUR 501C3 TAX EXEMPT STATUS. SUMMER CAMPBMORE EMPOWEREDS GIRLS EMPOWERMENT SUMMER CAMP IS AN ALL GIRLS, SUMMER CAMP LOCATED IN BALTIMORE, MARYLAND. OUR 3-WEEK DAY CAMP PROVIDES A SAFE AND NURTURING SUMMER ENVIRONMENT FOR GIRLS AGED 9-17. OUR CAMP EMPOWERS OUR GIRLS THROUGH -SELF-ESTEEM EXERCISES -SISTERHOOD -MINDFULNESS ACTIVITES -ENTREPRENEURSHIP-NATURE APPRECIATION -S.T.E.A.M. -FIELD TRIPS WITH GUEST TEACHERS, SPEAKERS, FIELD TRIPS AND REAL LIFE EXPERIENCES, OUR GIRLS EXPLORE THE GREAT CITY OF BALTIMORE WHILE LEARNING NEW LIFE SKILLS AND BUILDING FRIENDSHIPS WITH FELLOW CAMPERS. WOMEN IN BUSINESS COHORT THE WOMENS BUSINESS COHORT IS A 6-MONTH INCUBATOR PROGRAM FOR 10 BALTIMORE-BASED BLACK WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS. SESSIONS INCLUDE -ONE-ON-ONE MENTORING WITH AN EXISTING BLACK WOMEN BUSINESS OWNER WITH REGULAR MEETINGS IN-PERSON OR ZOOM -PARTNERING WITH ANOTHER COHORT MEMBER FOR SUPPORT AND COLLABORATION -CRAFTING YOUR BUSINESS FROM THESE STAGES IDEATION- CREATION- LAUNCH. -SELF-CARE ACTIVITIES, MINDFULNESS RITUALS, LIFESTYLE GUIDANCE -FINANCIAL EDUCATION, -LIFE-SKILLS, BUSINESS START-UP PROCEDURES BUSINESS PLAN, LOCAL REGULATIONS, AND LAWS, LOCAL BUSINESS RESOURCES -BI-MONTHLY IN-PERSON SESSIONS AND BI-MONTHLY VIRTUAL HOME ASSIGNMENTS AT THE END OF THE 6 MONTHS, EACH PARTICIPANT WILL RECEIVE WORKING CAPITAL TO SUPPORT THEIR BUSINESS OPERATIONS WEB DESIGN, MATERIALS, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, ETC.. THE PARTICIPANTS WILL INVEST A NOMINAL FEE TO ATTEND THE PROGRAM. PARTICIPANTS WILL PARTNER UP TO PRESENT A FREE COMMUNITY WORKSHOP USING THE SKILLS THEYVE RECEIVED DURING THE PROGRAM. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOLLOWS A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW PROCESS FOR FORM 990 BEFORE ITS FILED WITH THE IRS. FIRST, I ENSURE OUR TREASURER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WORK TOGETHER TO GATHER ALL NECESSARY FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL INFORMATION NEEDED FOR THE FORMS COMPLETION. ONCE ALL INFORMATION IS COMPILED, WE ENGAGE OUR QUALIFIED TAX PREPARER TO DRAFT THE FORM 990. AFTER RECEIVING THE DRAFT, I SHARE IT WITH ALL BOARD MEMBERS FOR THEIR INDIVIDUAL REVIEW BEFORE OUR SCHEDULED BOARD MEETING. DURING OUR BOARD MEETING, WE COLLECTIVELY EXAMINE THE FORM 990S KEY SECTIONS, PAYING PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO OUR MISSION STATEMENT, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS, GOVERNANCE POLICIES, AND FINANCIAL DATA. WE THOROUGHLY DISCUSS ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS RAISED BY BOARD MEMBERS TO ENSURE ACCURACY AND COMPLETENESS. OUR REVIEW FOCUSES ESPECIALLY ON PARTS VI AND VII REGARDING GOVERNANCE AND COMPENSATION, MAKING SURE THEY ACCURATELY REFLECT OUR ORGANIZATIONAL PRACTICES AND OVERSIGHT. I DOCUMENT OUR REVIEW PROCESS IN THE BOARD MEETING MINUTES, INCLUDING THE DATE OF REVIEW, MEMBERS PRESENT, ANY SIGNIFICANT DISCUSSIONS, AND OUR FINAL APPROVAL DECISION. IF ANY CORRECTIONS ARE NEEDED, WE WORK WITH OUR TAX PREPARER TO MAKE THE NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE FILING. WE MAINTAIN A COPY OF THE FINAL FORM 990 IN OUR PERMANENT RECORDS AND ENSURE ITS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AS REQUIRED BY LAW. FOLLOWING SUBMISSION, WE MAKE THE FORM 990 ACCESSIBLE TO OUR STAKEHOLDERS THROUGH OUR STATES CHARITABLE REGISTRATION PORTAL, DEMONSTRATING OUR COMMITMENT TO TRANSPARENCY AND GOOD GOVERNANCE. THIS THOROUGH REVIEW PROCESS HELPS US MAINTAIN ACCOUNTABILITY AND ENSURES ACCURATE REPORTING OF OUR NONPROFITS ACTIVITIES AND FINANCES. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 A AND B AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR OUR SMALL NONPROFIT WITH ONE PAID EMPLOYEE AND 5 VOLUNTEERS, WE HANDLE THE PROCESS OF DETERMINING COMPENSATION CAREFULLY TO MAINTAIN TRANSPARENCY AND MEET IRS REQUIREMENTS. I WORK ALONGSIDE MY FELLOW VOLUNTEER BOARD MEMBERS TO MAKE COMPENSATION DECISIONS, ENSURING OUR PAID EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ISNT INVOLVED IN DETERMINING THEIR OWN COMPENSATION. WE CONDUCT THOROUGH RESEARCH ON COMPENSATION FOR SIMILAR POSITIONS AT COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS, CONSIDERING FACTORS LIKE ORGANIZATIONAL SIZE, GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION, MISSION FOCUS, AND BUDGET CONSTRAINTS. OUR RESEARCH INCLUDES REVIEWING NONPROFIT SALARY SURVEYS, RELEVANT JOB POSTINGS, FORM 990S FROM SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS, AND SALARY REPORTS FROM STATE NONPROFIT ASSOCIATIONS. I MAKE SURE WE DOCUMENT OUR DECISION-MAKING PROCESS THOROUGHLY IN OUR MEETING MINUTES, INCLUDING THE DATE OF OUR COMPENSATION REVIEW, WHICH BOARD MEMBERS WERE PRESENT, WHAT COMPARABILITY DATA WE USED, THE TERMS OF THE COMPENSATION PACKAGE, ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, AND OUR FINAL VOTE OR DECISION. WE CAREFULLY TEST THAT THE COMPENSATION IS REASONABLE, ENSURING ITS NOT EXCESSIVE AND ALIGNS WITH OUR ORGANIZATIONS BUDGET, RESOURCES, AND MISSION. OUR EVALUATION CONSIDERS THE COMPLETE COMPENSATION PACKAGE, INCLUDING BASE SALARY, BENEFITS, ANY BONUSES OR INCENTIVES, AND OTHER PERKS IF APPLICABLE. TO MAINTAIN GOOD GOVERNANCE AND PROTECT OUR TAX-EXEMPT STATUS, WE CONDUCT COMPENSATION REVIEWS ANNUALLY, UPDATING OUR COMPARABILITY DATA AS NEEDED AND MAINTAINING DETAILED RECORDS FOR AT LEAST THREE YEARS. I ENSURE WE DOCUMENT ALL CHANGES OR ADJUSTMENTS TO COMPENSATION PROPERLY. THIS SYSTEMATIC APPROACH HELPS US DEMONSTRATE RESPONSIBLE USE OF OUR CHARITABLE RESOURCES WHILE MEETING LEGAL REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAINING TRANSPARENCY IN OUR OPERATIONS. EVEN WITH JUST ONE PAID EMPLOYEE, I UNDERSTAND THIS PROCESS IS CRUCIAL AS IT ESTABLISHES PROPER GOVERNANCE PROCEDURES AND HELPS PREVENT ANY APPEARANCE OF IMPROPRIETY IN THE USE OF OUR NONPROFIT FUNDS. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 THESE DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G CONTRACTORS 292,156 BMORE EMPOWERED UTILIZES CONTRACTED SERVICES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO MENTORSHIP, WELLNESS WORKSHOPS, ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING, PROGRAM COORDINATION, CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE SUPPORT, TECHNOLOGY/SOCIAL SUPPORT, MARKETING, WRAP-AROUND SERVICES FOR YOUTH, LEGAL AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES, THERAPEUTIC SERVICES. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C THE ORGANIZATION REGULARLY MONITORS AND ENFORCES COMPLIANCE WITH ITS POLICIES THROUGH A STRUCTURED APPROACH. THIS INCLUDES ROUTINE STAFF TRAINING ON COMPLIANCE AND REGULAR POLICY REVIEWS AND UPDATES. Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 THE PRIOR ACCOUNTING TEAM FAILED TO MAKE ADJUSTING ENTRIES IN QB TO BALANCE THE NET ASSETS FOR 2022. THEREFORE, WE ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE EXPLANATION YOU NEED TO INCLUDE ON SCHEDULE O. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24 C BMORE EMPOWERED INCURS ON BEHALF OF ITS FISCALLY SPONSORED PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS, WHICH ARE OTHER NONPROFIT GROUPS WITHOUT THEIR OWN 501C3 STATUS. THESE EXPENSES ARE SPECIFICALLY RELATED TO PROGRAMMATIC ACTIVITIES, ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT, AND OPERATIONAL COSTS NECESSARY FOR THE PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS TO CARRY OUT THEIR MISSIONS UNDER BMORE EMPOWEREDS FISCAL SPONSORSHIP. THESE EXPENSES DO NOT INCLUDE ANY BENEFITS OR PAYMENTS TO OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES, OR KEY EMPLOYEES OF BMORE EMPOWERED, AND THEY DO NOT INVOLVE ANY OF THE SPECIFIC ITEMS LISTED IN SCHEDULE J, PART I, SUCH AS FIRSTCLASS TRAVEL, COMPANION TRAVEL, HOUSING ALLOWANCES, OR PERSONAL SERVICES. RATHER, THEY ARE PROGRAM RELATED EXPENDITURES AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT STRICTLY DESIGNATED FOR THE USE AND ADVANCEMENT OF THE PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS MISSIONS AND ACTIVITIES.