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Nonprofit · EIN 45-0508517

EMPOWHER INSTITUTE INC

Tax-exempt · LOS ANGELES, CA 90045

Financials

$1.3M$1.3M2022$1.9M$1.9M2023$1.6M$1.9M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of EMPOWHER INSTITUTE INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,595,788$1,942,542-$346,754$596,614$295,131$301,483
December 31, 2023990$1,914,996$1,858,467$56,529$732,849$260,365$472,484
December 31, 2022990 (amended)$1,296,473$1,270,175$26,298$542,046$126,091$415,955
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,511,456
of which government grants
$615,009
Program service revenue
$76,100
Investment income
$6,244
Other revenue
$1,988

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$14,500
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$188,499
Other salaries and wages
$684,828
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,024,436
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$400
Accounting fees
$51,840
Occupancy
$20,328
Travel
$95,821
Program services (functional)
$1,534,452
Management and general (functional)
$159,722
Fundraising (functional)
$248,368

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$732,849
Total assets, end of year
$596,614
Total liabilities, end of year
$295,131
Net assets, end of year
$301,483
Publicly traded securities
$4,039
Net assets without donor restrictions
$285,316
Net assets with donor restrictions
$16,167
Gross receipts
$1,630,986
Employees
21
Volunteers
8
Year formed
2003
State of legal domicile
CA

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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
DAWN L BROWNCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Officer
65$174,090$14,408
CECILIA OWENSBOARD PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
CLAUDIA ALLEYNE MDSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JOSLYN OSBORNTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
TONY BAYLISDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
GLORIA DOMINQUEZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ANGEL JAMES HORACEKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DEIDRA PORSCHEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RUTH SIMEONBOARD CHAIR EMERITUS
Trustee or director
2$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
DAWN L BROWNCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Officer
65$148,750$14,214
CECILIA OWENSBOARD PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
CLAUDIA ALLEYNE MDSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
DEIDRA PORSCHEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOSLYN OSBORNTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
RUTH SIMEONBOARD CHAIR EMERITUS
Trustee or director
2$0$0
TONY BAYLISDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
GLORIA DOMINQUEZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ANGEL JAMES HORACEKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
DAWN L BROWNCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Officer
65$148,750$11,912
CLAUDIA ALLEYNE MDSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JACQUE DAVISTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JOSLYN OSBORNBOARD PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
CECILIA OWENSVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
VELONNE ATKINSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TONY BAYLISDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
STACI N FREEMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DEIDRA PORSCHEMANAGING DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RUTH SIMEONBOARD CHAIR EMERITUS
Trustee or director
2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
6820 LA TIJERA BLVD, LOS ANGELES, CA 90045-1908
In care of
% BETTY LAMARR
Mailing address (990-N for 2011)
601 W Fifth Street Eighth Floor, Los Angeles CA 90071
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DAWN L BROWN, 6820 LA TIJERA BLVD SUITE 108, LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
Principal officer (990-N for 2011)
Betty LaMarr, 601 W Fifth Street Eighth Floor, Los Angeles CA 90071
Signed the 990
DAWN L BROWN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(310) 482-0430
Return prepared by
QUIGLEY & MIRON

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 45-0508517 or by the name EMPOWHER INSTITUTE INC.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

TO EMPOWER MARGINALIZED TEEN GIRLS BY HELPING THEM GAIN THE SKILLS NECESSARY THROUGH EDUCATION, TRAINING AND MENTORSHIP TO SEEK FULFILLING AND PRODUCTIVE LIVES.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • EMPOWHER GIRLS ACADEMY PARTNERS WITH TITLE I MIDDLE SCHOOLS TO OFFER GIRLS AND GENDER EXPANSIVE YOUTH IN GRADES 7-8 A WEEKLY SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING COURSE DURING THE SCHOOL DAY THAT ALSO INCLUDES MENTORING AND STEAM EDUCATION TO BUILD CONFIDENCE AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS, AS WELL AS PREPARE FOR HIGH SCHOOL. CASE MANAGEMENT AND EMERGENCY FINANCIAL SUPPORT IS ALSO OFFERED TO FAMILIES IN NEED. DURING THE SUMMER, THE PROGRAM ALSO OFFERS A RESIDENTIAL SOCIAL JUSTICE STEAM CAMP THAT TRAINS GIRLS IN THE MARINE SCIENCE AND OFFERS CERTIFICATIONS IN SCUBA DIVING AND SAILING.
    Expenses $1,106,595 · revenue $76,100
  • EMPOWHER LEADERS ACADEMY PARTNERS WITH TITLE I HIGH SCHOOLS TO OFFER GIRLS AND GENDER EXPANSIVE YOUTH A WEEKLY SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING COURSE DURING THE SCHOOL DAY AND ON WEEKENDS THAT INCLUDES MENTORSHIP, COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS TO HELP DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND EXPLORE FUTURE CAREERS. CASE MANAGEMENT AND EMERGENCY FINANCIAL SUPPORT IS ALSO OFFERED TO FAMILIES IN NEED. THE PROGRAM ALSO OFFERS A WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE THAT INCLUDES PAID INTERNSHIPS AND OUR SOCIAL JUSTICE STEAM CAMP DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS.
    Expenses $67,812
  • THE EMPOWHER WOMEN'S ACADEMY PROVIDES WOMEN-IDENTIFYING PROFESSIONALS OPPORTUNITIES FOR NETWORKING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT HEALING FROM WORKPLACE TRAUMA.
    Expenses $360,045 · grants $14,500

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
45-0508517
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
2003
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B02)
Assets (IRS master file)
$596,614
Income (IRS master file)
$1,630,986

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,595,788$1,942,542$596,614XML
990December 2023$1,914,996$1,858,467$732,849XML
990December 2022$1,296,473$1,270,175$542,046XML
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2011
Officer: Betty LaMarr
December 31, 2011≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 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 (search EIN 45-0508517).

Questions about EMPOWHER INSTITUTE INC

What is the EIN of EMPOWHER INSTITUTE INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of EMPOWHER INSTITUTE INC is 45-0508517.
Is EMPOWHER INSTITUTE INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
Are donations to EMPOWHER INSTITUTE INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does EMPOWHER INSTITUTE INC 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 EMPOWHER INSTITUTE INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did EMPOWHER INSTITUTE INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of EMPOWHER INSTITUTE INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names DAWN L BROWN.
Who are the officers and directors of EMPOWHER INSTITUTE INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $174,090 (DAWN L BROWN, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
How much revenue does EMPOWHER INSTITUTE INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,595,788, expenses of $1,942,542 and total assets of $596,614 at year end.

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