Nonprofit · EIN 56-2497243
THE EMPOWERMENT CENTER
Tax-exempt · TEMECULA, CA 92590
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,177,639 | $1,082,715 | $94,924 | $1,036,875 | $705,832 | $331,043 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,198,187 | $960,417 | $237,770 | $713,187 | $322,189 | $390,998 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,105,022
- of which government grants
- $932,089
- Program service revenue
- $53,974
- Investment income
- $18,643
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $60,593
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $399,448
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $414,124
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $878
- Occupancy
- $319,930
- Travel
- $3,059
- Program services (functional)
- $933,712
- Management and general (functional)
- $148,319
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $713,187
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,036,875
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $705,832
- Net assets, end of year
- $331,043
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $331,044
- Gross receipts
- $1,177,639
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 62
- Year formed
- 2005
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teresse Lewis | Executive Director Trustee or director | 40 | $0 |
| Eboni Lawrence | Community Health Worker Trustee or director | 40 | $0 |
| Tamika Martin | Administrator Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| Loann Lawa | Business Owner Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tiffany Baker | President Officer | 40 | $0 |
| Corey Lewis | Secretary Officer | 20 | $0 |
| LaKeshia McClanahan | Treasurer Officer | 20 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teresse Lewis | Executive Director Trustee or director | 40 | $0 |
| Eboni Lawrence | Community Health Worker Trustee or director | 40 | $0 |
| Tamika Martin | Administrator Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| Loann Lawa | Business Owner Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tiffany Baker | President Officer | 40 | $0 |
| Corey Lewis | Secretary Officer | 20 | $0 |
| LaKeshia McClanahan | Treasurer Officer | 20 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 27262 VIA INDUSTRIA, TEMECULA, CA 92590-3751
- In care of
- % LAKESHIA MCCLANAHAN
- Mailing address (990-N for 2007)
- 43375 Dodaro dr, Temecula CA 92592
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LaKeshia Chambers, 43200 Business Park Dr, Temecula, CA 92590
- Principal officer (990-N for 2007)
- Tiffany Baker, PO Box 890324, Temecula CA 92589
- Signed the 990
- LaKeshia Chambers, Treasurer
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 56-2497243 or by the name THE EMPOWERMENT CENTER.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
Our mission is to build resilience in youth and families by bridging the gap between wellness and well-being through workforce development housing and mental health supports.
Program accomplishments
- The Empowerment Centers Workforce Development Program is grant-funded to train and deploy mental health focused Community Health Workers to build a resilient workforce for youth and families across the state of CA.Expenses $395,208 · grants $37,691
- The Empowerment Centers Shared Housing Program offers transitional housing for youth young adults and single mothers ages 18-25. The program includes life skills training mental health supports and workforce readiness in sober-living homes.Expenses $316,731 · revenue $31,440
- The Empowerment Center TECs Resilient Workforce Career Readiness Program is an intensive training and wraparound supportive services workforce readiness program that assists opportunity youth in succeeding in California Registered Apprenticeship programs.Expenses $181,116
- Family Dynamics is a training program provided to youth and families within our communities that equips them to have mental spiritual physical and relational health. This program utilizes evidence-based training to develop practical life and relationship building skills that builds generational resilience.Expenses $34,558 · grants $22,218 · revenue $9,500
- The Empowerment Centers Social and Emotional Learning Institute provides training and skill building opportunities for mental wellness online focused Day School Clinical Small Groups and Individual Trauma-Focused Therapy to youth ages 10-21.Expenses $6,000 · revenue $13,034
- Our Youth Leadership Academy YLA is a comprehensive program aimed at fostering resilience in youth. YLA focuses on developing life skills and promoting positive lifestyle habits through six key areas: Financial Literacy Character Development Arts & Wellness Housing Strengths Discovery and Youth in Government.Expenses $99
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 56-2497243
- 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
- 2006
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,036,875
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,177,639
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,177,639 | $1,082,715 | $1,036,875 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,198,187 | $960,417 | $713,187 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $351,901 | $346,408 | $163,513 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2007 Officer: Tiffany Baker | December 31, 2007 | ≤ $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 56-2497243).
Questions about THE EMPOWERMENT CENTER
- What is the EIN of THE EMPOWERMENT CENTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE EMPOWERMENT CENTER is 56-2497243.
- Is THE EMPOWERMENT CENTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.
- Are donations to THE EMPOWERMENT CENTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE EMPOWERMENT CENTER 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 THE EMPOWERMENT CENTER 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 THE EMPOWERMENT CENTER 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 THE EMPOWERMENT CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names LaKeshia Chambers.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE EMPOWERMENT CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does THE EMPOWERMENT CENTER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,177,639, expenses of $1,082,715 and total assets of $1,036,875 at year end.
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