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Nonprofit · EIN 47-1791195

HOME EMPOWER

Also known as NONPROFIT HOME INSPECTIONS

Tax-exempt · WEST LINN, OR 97068

Financials

$621K$696K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HOME EMPOWER by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$621,082$695,727-$74,645$281,433$14,702$266,731
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$7
Program service revenue
$589,203
Investment income
$6,872
Other revenue
$25,000

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$19,470
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$232,258
Other salaries and wages
$271,751
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$565,691
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$2,063
Occupancy
$4,270
Travel
$19,742
Depreciation
$20,709
Program services (functional)
$649,509
Management and general (functional)
$45,289
Fundraising (functional)
$929

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$353,282
Total assets, end of year
$281,433
Total liabilities, end of year
$14,702
Net assets, end of year
$266,731
Land, buildings and equipment
$9,597
Net assets without donor restrictions
$266,731
Gross receipts
$621,082
Employees
6
Volunteers
5
Year formed
2014
State of legal domicile
OR

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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Charles E LewisPresident and CEO
Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee
60$199,993$32,265
Elizabeth BrummVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Adam ReidSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Judy DeanBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Nathan MerrillBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Jim KelleyBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2399 MATHENY DR, WEST LINN, OR 97068-3909
In care of
% CHARLES LEWIS
Mailing address (990-N for 2014)
4127 NE 57th Avenue, Portland OR 97218
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Charles Lewis, 2399 Matheny Dr, West Linn, OR 97068
Principal officer (990-N for 2014)
Charles Lewis, 4127 NE 57th Avenue, Portland OR 97218
Signed the 990
Charles Lewis, President and CEO
Phone
(503) 505-7879

Mission

Home Empower's (dba Nonprofit Home Inspections) mission is to broaden access to and improve the quality of information readily available to homeowners by training home inspectors to deliver a higher level and variety of inspection services, making sure quality home inspection services are available to every home owner, regardless of their ability to pay, and disseminating free information. We believe everyone is entitled to a healthy, safe, environmentally sound, and energy efficient place to live.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Safety and Maintenance Inspections: Professional evaluations of homes on a sliding scale for 695 families. Each client educated on significant structural and safety problems for the home, including environmental issues (such as exposure to asbestos, lead and radon), and critical maintenance needs. Continued free radon testing program by partnering with Oregon Health Authority to offer free radon testing for low and moderate income families in Oregon. Continued partnership with state licensed engineers to conduct foundation certifications for mobile/manufactured homes in Oregon and Washington. Renewed certification as an EPA Lead Safe Certified Firm. Continued compiling and distributing data for research related to environmental and safety hazards in the home. A market analysis of similar services provided by similarly rated multi-inspector firms in the region indicated that Home Empower (dba Nonprofit Home Inspections) provided home inspections for approximately 34% less than similar for profit companies. This significantly reduced pricing helped to ensure training opportunities for our educational programs while providing the public with significantly reduced pricing compared to similar for profit companies providing similar services. During the 2025 calendar year, Home Empower (dba Nonprofit Home Inspections) distributed approximately 695 home maintenance manuals to individuals in the community worth an estimated $20,850 based on comparable manuals in the marketplace. These manuals help to better educate the public about potential hazards in the home and how to properly address those issues. In 2025, Home Empower (dba Nonprofit Home Inspections) partnered with numerous other nonprofit agencies and educational programs by providing reduced rate home inspection services or home inspection training for their clients. A few partners included the Oregon Community Foundation, Portland Community Reinvestment Initiatives, New Narratives Residential Mental Health Services, Habitat for Humanity, Proud Ground Community Land Trust, Community Services, Inc., Sikh Society of Oregon, and many others. As part of its educational efforts, Home Empower (dba Nonprofit Home Inspections) has created a library of free instructional materials that empower consumers to identify and correct significant hazards in the home including hazards posed by radioactive radon gas, electrical hazards, fire safety, etc. Home Empower's efforts to provide free educational materials concerning health and safety hazards is rapidly gaining traction and is providing free valuable resources for the community. For example, Home Empower's instructional page on electrical hazards like "Zinsco Electric Panel" a dangerous and recalled electrical panel, and is providing homeowners across the United States with actionable information to increase safety in their homes. This distribution of free information empowers community members to protect their own health by researching and addressing safety issues, helps reduce the burden of government, and fulfills a critical need in the community. Home Empower partnered with the Oregon Health Authority to distribute 200 DIY radon testing kits per year for low and moderate income families all over the State of Oregon. Free testing kits were sent to all Oregon or Washington residents who applied and self-verified that they were at 80% or below of the median family income. Because radioactive radon gas is the leading cause of lung cancer for non-smokers, this partnership with the Oregon Health Authority is reducing the burden of government while helping to directly improve public health outcomes.
    Expenses $285,796 · grants $18,470 · revenue $262,195
  • Inspector Training: Continued educational training program and state licensed trade school designed to empower others to help identify significant hazards in housing. Opportunities included formal job training and an industry leading apprentice program. State licensed home inspector school taught 16 students through intensive instruction and field training. Continued as an educational provider for the International Association of Machinists (IAM) Union and The Boeing Company. As part of their employment, Home Empower dba Nonprofit Home Inspections employees/apprentices completed 530 credit hours of education at an accredited postsecondary school as additional inspector training and to increase instructional capabilities. Reduced Rate Home Inspector Training: A market analysis of similarly qualified home inspection schools in Washington and Oregon highlighted that Home Empower (dba Nonprofit Home Inspections) training programs were provided for government entities and individuals for up to 77% less than similar for profit schools with similar government approvals and training agreements. This reduction in pricing for comparable training had the potential to save government entities and individuals approximately $184,080 compared to other similar training programs. Training unemployed, displaced or injured individuals for a new profession at significantly lower rates helps reduce the burden of government while filling a critical need for underserved community members.
    Expenses $298,731 · grants $1,000 · revenue $268,496
  • Environmental Training: Analyzed energy defects and gave recommendations for potential improvements for more than 695 homes. Continued certification as an Energy Trust Trade Ally for energy efficiency projects. Continued developing training program for underground fuel oil tank sweeps and sewer scopes. Completed Lead Safe Renovation, Repair and Paint Training for DEQ Licensing. Completed EPA 608 type II certificaltion.
    Expenses $64,982 · revenue $58,512

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, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
47-1791195
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
2014
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$281,433
Income (IRS master file)
$621,082

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025–––IRS
990December 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$749,629$962,239$462,712IRS
990December 2022$1,106,496$1,153,214$677,866IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2014
Officer: Charles Lewis
December 31, 2014≤ $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 HOME EMPOWER

What is the EIN of HOME EMPOWER?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HOME EMPOWER is 47-1791195.
Is HOME EMPOWER tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
Are donations to HOME EMPOWER tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HOME 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 HOME EMPOWER due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did HOME EMPOWER last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of HOME EMPOWER?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Charles Lewis.
Who are the officers and directors of HOME EMPOWER?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $199,993 (Charles E Lewis, President and CEO).
How much revenue does HOME EMPOWER have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $621,082, expenses of $695,727 and total assets of $281,433 at year end.

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