2026-04-17T16:23:26-07:00 2025-12-31 990 2025-01-01 811255934 EMPOWERMENT COLLECTIVE EMPO 5033677706 2501 Chatham Road Suite R Springfield IL 62704 Nasreen Sheikh President 5033677706 2026-04-17 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Nasreen Sheikh 235 Rosewood Ave New Haven CT 06513 210253 0 X www.empowermentcollective.org X 2017 IL Empowerment Collective is dedicated to ending modern slavery and fostering survivor leadership. 5 4 0 8 0 0 66194 159904 0 0 0 0 14567 10426 80761 170330 8082 31308 0 0 0 0 0 0 3070 58547 47974 66629 79282 14132 91048 220675 311723 0 0 220675 311723 Empowerment Collective focuses on elevating survivor leadership through dedicated support and empowerment. We raise funds and partner with organizations in Nepal on India to deliver projects that work towards empowering, educating, and mentoring disadvantaged women and children. 0 0 8004 5521 0 Education Program: Students in Nepal and India often don't have access proper backpacks, notebooks, pens, pencils and all the other stationery that student need to be successful at school. Academic results suffer, attendance levels are low, and graduation levels are even lower. Enhancement of quality education is crucial for the development of a society, country and the entire globe as a whole. We have designed Educational Creative Package for students, giving them everything they need to study for 1 year. 28270 25787 10426 Skills Training and Economic Empowerment Program: The fast fashion industry supports inhumane working conditions. The majority of those affected are women, who labor for long hours without a fair wage. We provide marginalized women with education and creative skills training to become professional fashion designers, seamstresses, embroiderers, weavers, and jewelry designers. In partnership with Local Women's Handicrafts, we provided artisans with the skills and resources to preserve their craft, reach global markets, and share their stories at U.S. craft fairs and educational events. Through their work, they not only sustain their cultural heritage but also raise awareness about modern slavery. 27664 0 126000 Documentary Film: During 2024, production began on our first documentary, showcasing survivor-led solutions and raising awareness about the devastating impact of modern slavery on people and the planet. 4250 0 0 All Other Programs: Includes expenses for development of new programs in Nepal and India as well as advocacy programming in the United States to raise awareness about modern day slavery conditions occurring in Nepal and India. 4250 0 0 68188 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 5 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 IL X X Nasreen Sheikh 5033677706 2501 Chatham Road Suite R Springfield IL 62704 Nasreen Sheikh President 30 X X 0 0 0 Rubina Banu Secretary 4 X X 0 0 0 Sana Parveen Treasurer 4 X X 0 0 0 Irshad Begam Board Member 4 X 0 0 0 Rita Kumari Ram Board Member 4 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 159904 0 159904 0 0 0 0 0 0 50349 39923 10426 10426 0 0 0 170330 10426 0 0 X 31308 31308 749 749 24084 24084 470 470 7160 4909 2251 2383 2383 6055 6055 1767 1767 2531 2531 Bank Fees 546 0 546 0 Telephone 1143 0 1143 0 Printing, Publications, and Shipping 960 65 678 217 Taxes and Licenses 126 0 126 0 79282 68188 8024 3070 186579 300449 5942 19613 4500 8835 2061 8541 6774 220675 311723 0 0 0 X 197489 199837 23186 111886 220675 311723 220675 311723 91048 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X 124393 215411 159732 66194 159904 725634 23034 60911 32779 45096 50349 212169 1203 1203 147427 276322 192511 112493 210253 939006 939006 147427 276322 192511 112493 210253 939006 1 1 0 0 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8835 2061 6774 6774 Schedule D, Part VI, Line 1e Empowerment Collective acquired a vehicle to conduct mission-related activities such as transporting artisan products to markets and advocacy events. South Asia Provided educational supplies for underserved children in rural villages of Nepal and India. 5521 Electronic Transfer South Asia Provided support for artisan skills training and basic health care needs for Nepali women to become economically independent. 25787 Electronic Transfer 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b A draft of the Form 990 is shared with the board prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Documents, policies, and financial statements are made available upon request. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Other Professional Fees includes: contracted program assistant ($1,394) and production fees for documentary film ($22,690).