Nonprofit · EIN 81-1255934
EMPOWERMENT COLLECTIVE
Also known as LOCAL WOMEN
Tax-exempt · SPRINGFIELD, IL 62704
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $170,330 | $79,282 | $91,048 | $311,723 | $0 | $311,723 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 (amended) | $80,761 | $66,629 | $14,132 | $220,675 | $0 | $220,675 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $170,943 | $164,068 | $6,875 | $207,412 | $869 | $206,543 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $159,904
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $10,426
- Other revenue
- $10,426
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $31,308
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $749
- Occupancy
- $2,383
- Travel
- $6,055
- Depreciation
- $1,767
- Program services (functional)
- $68,188
- Management and general (functional)
- $8,024
- Fundraising (functional)
- $3,070
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $220,675
- Total assets, end of year
- $311,723
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $311,723
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $6,774
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $199,837
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $111,886
- Gross receipts
- $210,253
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 8
- Year formed
- 2017
- State of legal domicile
- IL
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nasreen Sheikh | President Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 |
| Rubina Banu | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Sana Parveen | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Irshad Begam | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Rita Kumari Ram | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nasreen Sheikh | President Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 |
| Rubina Banu | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Sana Parveen | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Irshad Begam | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Rita Kumari Ram | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nasreen Sheikh | Co-Executive Director | 40 | $42,000 |
| Ann Boyd | Co-Executive Director | 15 | $21,225 |
| Jessica Mackinnon | Secretary | 3 | $0 |
| Beth Ann Fischberg | Co-Treasurer | 3 | $0 |
| Kristin Pospeschil | Co-Treasurer | 3 | $0 |
| Laura Rose | Director | 3 | $0 |
| Bruce Boyd | Director | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2501 CHATHAM ROAD SUITE R, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62704-4188
- In care of
- % NASREEN SHEKH
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Nasreen Sheikh, 235 Rosewood Ave, New Haven, CT 06513
- Signed the 990
- Nasreen Sheikh, President
- Phone
- (503) 367-7706
Mission
Empowerment Collective focuses on elevating survivor leadership through dedicated support and empowerment. We raise funds and partner with organizations in Nepal on India to deliver projects that work towards empowering, educating, and mentoring disadvantaged women and children.
Program accomplishments
- Education Program: Students in Nepal and India often don't have access proper backpacks, notebooks, pens, pencils and all the other stationery that student need to be successful at school. Academic results suffer, attendance levels are low, and graduation levels are even lower. Enhancement of quality education is crucial for the development of a society, country and the entire globe as a whole. We have designed Educational Creative Package for students, giving them everything they need to study for 1 year.Expenses $8,004 · grants $5,521
- Skills Training and Economic Empowerment Program: The fast fashion industry supports inhumane working conditions. The majority of those affected are women, who labor for long hours without a fair wage. We provide marginalized women with education and creative skills training to become professional fashion designers, seamstresses, embroiderers, weavers, and jewelry designers. In partnership with Local Women's Handicrafts, we provided artisans with the skills and resources to preserve their craft, reach global markets, and share their stories at U.S. craft fairs and educational events. Through their work, they not only sustain their cultural heritage but also raise awareness about modern slavery.Expenses $28,270 · grants $25,787 · revenue $10,426
- Documentary Film: During 2024, production began on our first documentary, showcasing survivor-led solutions and raising awareness about the devastating impact of modern slavery on people and the planet.Expenses $27,664 · revenue $126,000
- All Other Programs: Includes expenses for development of new programs in Nepal and India as well as advocacy programming in the United States to raise awareness about modern day slavery conditions occurring in Nepal and India.Expenses $4,250
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 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-1255934
- 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
- 2018
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- International, foreign affairs and national security (Q30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $311,723
- Income (IRS master file)
- $210,253
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $170,330 | $79,282 | $311,723 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $80,761 | $66,629 | $220,675 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $170,943 | $164,068 | $207,412 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $247,491 | $105,366 | $206,382 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 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 81-1255934).
Questions about EMPOWERMENT COLLECTIVE
- What is the EIN of EMPOWERMENT COLLECTIVE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EMPOWERMENT COLLECTIVE is 81-1255934.
- Is EMPOWERMENT COLLECTIVE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
- Are donations to EMPOWERMENT COLLECTIVE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EMPOWERMENT COLLECTIVE 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 EMPOWERMENT COLLECTIVE 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 EMPOWERMENT COLLECTIVE 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 EMPOWERMENT COLLECTIVE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Nasreen Sheikh.
- Who are the officers and directors of EMPOWERMENT COLLECTIVE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does EMPOWERMENT COLLECTIVE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $170,330, expenses of $79,282 and total assets of $311,723 at year end.
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