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Nonprofit · EIN 52-2333887

THE EMPOWERMENT CENTER INC

Tax-exempt · BALTIMORE, MD 21216

Financials

$4M$3.6M2022$0$02024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE EMPOWERMENT CENTER INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$0$0$0$320,558$0$320,558
June 30, 2023990$3,961,837$3,582,296$379,541$5,144,353$126,788$5,017,565
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$320,558
Total assets, end of year
$320,558
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$320,558
Land, buildings and equipment
$320,558
Net assets without donor restrictions
$320,558
Gross receipts
$0
Employees
0
Year formed
2001
State of legal domicile
MD

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JOHN BULLOCKCHAIR
Trustee or director
1$0
EVANS MURRAYCHAIR
Trustee or director
1$0
JOAN M PRATTMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
BRANDON WILEYMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CECIL PAYTONPRESIDENT
Officer
10$0
ANTONIO HAYESVICE PRESIDENT
Officer
1$0
KIM PATTERSONSECRETARY
Officer
1$0
KAREN BROWNTREASURER
Officer
1$0
DALE BUNDYPTO PRESIDENT
Officer
1$0
DELORES WINSTONBOARD PRESIDENT
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JOHN BULLOCKCHAIR
Trustee or director
1$0
EVANS MURRAYCHAIR
Trustee or director
1$0
JOAN M PRATTMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
BRANDON WILEYMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CECIL PAYTONPRESIDENT
Officer
–$0
ANTONIO HAYESVICE PRESIDENT
Officer
1$0
KIM PATTERSONSECRETARY
Officer
1$0
KAREN BROWNTREASURER
Officer
1$0
DALE BUNDYPTO PRESIDENT
Officer
1$0
DELORES WINSTOBOARD PRESIDENT
Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
851 BRADDISH AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21216-4723
In care of
% DOLORES L WINSTON
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
CECIL PAYTON, 851 BRADDISH AVENUE, BALTIMORE, MD 21216
Signed the 990
CECIL PAYTON, PRESIDENT
Return prepared by
REDCROSS MARTIN AND ASSOCIATES

Mission

THE THEME AND FOCUS OF THE ACADEMY IS LITERACY THROUGH THE ARTS. THE CURRICULUM IS DESIGNED TO DEVELOP CHARACTER AND MEET THE ACADEMIC AND CULTURAL NEEDS FOR THE STUDENTS OF THE 21ST CENTURY

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • TO PROVIDE ACADEMIC SERVICE FOR OVER 200 STUDENTS IN GRADES PRE K THROUGH GRADE 6 FOCUSING ON LITERACY THROUGH THE ARTS IN AN EFFORT TO PROMOTE STUDENT ACHEIVEMENT.

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024Check at the IRS

File the 2025 990-N for THE EMPOWERMENT CENTER INC

Due November 16, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
52-2333887
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
School
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2002
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Category (NTEE)
Education (B29)
Assets (IRS master file)
$320,558

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$0$0$320,558IRS
990June 2023$3,961,837$3,582,296$5,144,353XML
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 2018–––IRS

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 52-2333887).

Questions about THE EMPOWERMENT CENTER INC

What is the EIN of THE EMPOWERMENT CENTER INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE EMPOWERMENT CENTER INC is 52-2333887.
Is THE EMPOWERMENT CENTER INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
Are donations to THE EMPOWERMENT CENTER INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THE EMPOWERMENT CENTER INC file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of THE EMPOWERMENT CENTER INC 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 THE EMPOWERMENT CENTER INC 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 THE EMPOWERMENT CENTER INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CECIL PAYTON.
Who are the officers and directors of THE EMPOWERMENT CENTER INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does THE EMPOWERMENT CENTER INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $0, expenses of $0 and total assets of $320,558 at year end.

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