Nonprofit · EIN 33-1199863
MISSION EMPOWER
Also known as Educational Advocacy for the Inclusion of Youth
Tax-exempt · ERIE, PA 16501
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $342,060 | $320,041 | $22,019 | $50,134 | $15,136 | $34,998 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $386,847 | $361,255 | $25,592 | $97,877 | $84,772 | $13,105 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $212,862
- of which government grants
- $192,570
- Program service revenue
- $112,087
- Investment income
- $469
- Net income from fundraising events
- $15,819
- Other revenue
- $16,642
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $37,242
- Other salaries and wages
- $183,199
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $238,670
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $32,050
- Travel
- $10,101
- Depreciation
- $1,770
- Program services (functional)
- $283,395
- Management and general (functional)
- $35,764
- Fundraising (functional)
- $882
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $97,877
- Total assets, end of year
- $50,134
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $15,136
- Net assets, end of year
- $34,998
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $29,250
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $34,998
- Gross receipts
- $351,056
- Employees
- 28
- Volunteers
- 20
- State of legal domicile
- PA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DARLENE BROWN | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $37,242 |
| MICHELLE JUKKOLA | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JULIA HAWKINS-POKABLA | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DONNA BISH | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TAYLOR ROTH | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| FATEN AL AJEELI | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LOUIS KENAWELL | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER MARZ | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VANESSA PIMENTEL-REYES | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JILL HRINDA-PATTEN | Executive Dir. Trustee or director | 40 | $33,877 |
| DINA JEAN INMAN | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| LAUREN SIVILLO | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| DONNA BISH | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| TAYLOR ROTH | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| FATEN AL AJEELI | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| LOUIS KENAWELL | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER MARZ | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| VANESSA PIMENTEL-REYES | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| MICHELLE JUKKOLA | President Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JULIA HAWKINS-POKABLA | Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 |
| VACANT | Treasurer Officer | 0 | $0 |
| VACANT | Vice President Officer | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1611 PEACH ST STE 120, ERIE, PA 16501-2120
- In care of
- % JILL HRINDA-PATTEN
- Mailing address (990-N for 2008)
- 4130 Neptune Dr, Erie PA 16506
- Principal officer (990-N for 2008)
- Jill Hrinda-Patten, 4130 Neptune Dr, Erie PA 16506
- Signed the 990
- DARLENE BROWN, Executive Director
- Phone
- (814) 825-0758
- Return prepared by
- BONUS ACCOUNTING LLC
Mission
SERVING AS A COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER, MISSION EMPOWER PROVIDES ADVOCACY, EDUCATION AND PROMOTES INCLUSION ASSISTING FAMILIES AND THEIR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES TO ENABLE THE CHILDREN TO USE THEIR GIFTS AND TALENTS TO REACH THEIR POTENTIAL AND BECOME PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF SOCIETY.
Program accomplishments
- BASE PROGRAM OF THE FEDERALLY FUNDED COMMUNITY PARENT RESOURCE CENTER (CPRC) TO SERVE FAMILIES WHO HAVE YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES TO BETTER UNDERSTAND THE SPECIAL EDUCATION SYSTEM AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES. THE PROGRAM HELPS FAMILIES TO BE THEIR CHILDREN;S BEST ADVOCATE. THE PROGRAM SERVED MORE THAN 200 INDIVIDUALS INCLUDING PARENTS, SCHOOL PROFESSIONALS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS THROUGH INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, IN-PERSON AND WEB BASED TRAINING AND DIRECT EDUCATIONAL ADVOCACY.Expenses $283,395
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 33-1199863
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2008
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B28)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $50,134
- Income (IRS master file)
- $351,056
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $298,560 | $304,317 | $43,244 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $248,467 | $250,534 | $43,156 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2008 Officer: Jill Hrinda-Patten | June 30, 2009 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.
Questions about MISSION EMPOWER
- What is the EIN of MISSION EMPOWER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MISSION EMPOWER is 33-1199863.
- Is MISSION EMPOWER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
- Are donations to MISSION EMPOWER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MISSION EMPOWER file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of MISSION EMPOWER due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MISSION EMPOWER last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MISSION EMPOWER?
- The 990-N for 2008 names Jill Hrinda-Patten.
- Who are the officers and directors of MISSION EMPOWER?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $37,242 (DARLENE BROWN, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does MISSION EMPOWER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $342,060, expenses of $320,041 and total assets of $50,134 at year end.
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