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Nonprofit · EIN 47-3656395

EMPOWER AND EXCEL

Tax-exempt · SAN JOSE, CA 95135

Financials

$642K$227K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of EMPOWER AND EXCEL by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$642,042$226,526$415,516$1,049,199$7,581$1,041,618
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$668,710
of which government grants
$25,000
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
-$56
Net gain from sales of assets
-$1,331
Net income from fundraising events
-$27,362
Other revenue
-$26,612

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$86,796
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$40,000
Other salaries and wages
$3,410
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$43,410
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$2,472
Occupancy
$6,987
Travel
$2,664
Program services (functional)
$190,487
Management and general (functional)
$36,039

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$583,775
Total assets, end of year
$1,049,199
Total liabilities, end of year
$7,581
Net assets, end of year
$1,041,618
Publicly traded securities
$286,501
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,041,618
Gross receipts
$738,197
Employees
1
Volunteers
150
Year formed
2015
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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
AYESHA CHARAGULLAPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
40$40,000
CECILIAN CHU-JULURISECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
SANJAY CHARAGULLATREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
HEMA VEMABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3283 BRITTANY CT, SAN JOSE, CA 95135-1062
Mailing address (990-N for 2017)
PO Box 21555, San Jose CA 95151
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
AYESHA CHARAGULLA, 2130 VIA SANTA ELENA, MORGAN HILL, CA 95037
Principal officer (990-N for 2017)
Ayesha Charagulla, 3283 Brittany Court, San Jose CA 95135
Signed the 990
AYESHA CHARAGULLA, PRESIDENT
Phone
(408) 799-0947
Return prepared by
EASY OFFICE DBA JITASA

Mission

TRANSFORMING COMMUNITIES THROUGH THE POWER OF YOUTH. TO EMPOWER YOUTH TO GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY EARLY IN LIFE BY VOLUNTEERING AND TEACHING.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • ASHAJYOTHI - YEAR-ROUND FOOD SPONSORSHIP TO HOMELESS DISABLED CHILDREN.
    Expenses $93,654 · grants $86,095
  • THE HARVEST OF HOPE PROGRAM IS A COMMUNITY-BASED INITIATIVE OF EMPOWER AND EXCEL DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING UNDERSERVED CHILDREN AND FAMILIES BY ADDRESSING THEIR EDUCATIONAL, BASIC LIVING, AND SEASONAL NEEDS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO REDUCE BARRIERS FACED BY LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS WHILE CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN TO SUCCEED ACADEMICALLY AND THRIVE PERSONALLY. THROUGH THE HARVEST OF HOPE PROGRAM, CHILDREN RECEIVE ACCESS TO ENRICHING SUMMER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES THAT HELP PREVENT LEARNING LOSS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES BACKPACKS FILLED WITH SCHOOL SUPPLIES AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH SCHOOL YEAR. THESE RESOURCES HELP ALLEVIATE FINANCIAL BURDENS ON FAMILIES AND ENSURE STUDENTS HAVE THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO PARTICIPATE FULLY IN THE CLASSROOM. DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON, HARVEST OF HOPE BRINGS JOY AND RELIEF TO FAMILIES FACING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP BY DISTRIBUTING GIFT CARDS, HOLIDAY ASSISTANCE, AND ESSENTIAL HOUSEHOLD ITEMS. THIS SUPPORT ENABLES FAMILIES TO CELEBRATE SPECIAL OCCASIONS WITH DIGNITY WHILE MEETING THEIR MOST PRESSING NEEDS. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES HOUSEHOLD ESSENTIALS, HYGIENE PRODUCTS, FOOD ASSISTANCE, AND OTHER CRITICAL RESOURCES TO FAMILIES EXPERIENCING ECONOMIC CHALLENGES. BY ADDRESSING IMMEDIATE NEEDS AND CONNECTING FAMILIES TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES, HARVEST OF HOPE HELPS CREATE GREATER STABILITY AND WELL-BEING FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR CAREGIVERS.
    Expenses $41,464
  • EDUCATIONAL STEAM PROJECTS - SUPPORTED COMMUNITIES IN NEED WITH VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS. CONDUCTED WEEKLY STEAM ACTIVITIES WITH LUNCH.
    Expenses $23,426
  • OTHER PROGRAMS : PROJECT HOMELESS, PROJECT GARDEING, ETC.
    Expenses $31,943 · grants $701

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
47-3656395
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
2015
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B90)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,049,199
Income (IRS master file)
$738,197

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025–––IRS
990December 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$337,264$268,661$381,599IRS
990December 2022$209,395$649,434$324,764IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2019–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2017
Officer: Ayesha Charagulla
December 31, 2017≤ $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 EMPOWER AND EXCEL

What is the EIN of EMPOWER AND EXCEL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of EMPOWER AND EXCEL is 47-3656395.
Is EMPOWER AND EXCEL tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
Are donations to EMPOWER AND EXCEL tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does EMPOWER AND EXCEL 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 EMPOWER AND EXCEL 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 EMPOWER AND EXCEL 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 EMPOWER AND EXCEL?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names AYESHA CHARAGULLA.
Who are the officers and directors of EMPOWER AND EXCEL?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $40,000 (AYESHA CHARAGULLA, PRESIDENT).
How much revenue does EMPOWER AND EXCEL have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $642,042, expenses of $226,526 and total assets of $1,049,199 at year end.

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