Nonprofit · EIN 83-1255861
EMPOWERING FAMILIES OF NEBRASKA INC
Tax-exempt · SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $429,953 | $369,528 | $60,425 | $293,480 | $161,815 | $131,665 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $278,076 | $269,987 | $8,089 | $157,664 | $52,505 | $105,159 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $153,296 | $170,172 | -$16,876 | $100,301 | $3,231 | $97,070 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $427,064
- Program service revenue
- $240
- Investment income
- $2,649
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $71,350
- Other salaries and wages
- $92,830
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $197,125
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $28
- Accounting fees
- $2,925
- Occupancy
- $13,368
- Travel
- $4,230
- Program services (functional)
- $243,352
- Management and general (functional)
- $126,176
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $157,664
- Total assets, end of year
- $293,480
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $161,815
- Net assets, end of year
- $131,665
- Gross receipts
- $429,953
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 15
- Year formed
- 2018
- State of legal domicile
- NE
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| VALERIA RODRIGUEZ | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $71,350 |
| LORI MARQUEZ | Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Wendy Kemling | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| FAITH MILLS | Board TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SARAH AVILA | Secretary Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KYLE KING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| THERESA STANDS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Isabel Moreno | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Myra Heeman | Co-Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| VALERIA RODRIGUEZ | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 25 | $31,200 |
| LORI MARQUEZ | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MAYRA HEEMAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| FAITH MILLS | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SARAH AVILA | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KYLE KING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| THERESA STANDS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JACKIE GUZMAN | EX-OFFICIO Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARICIA GUZMAN | KEY EMPLOYEE | 40 | $40,689 |
| VALERIA RODRIGUEZ | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 25 | $22,000 |
| JACKIE GUZMAN | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| BECKY ESTRADA | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| FAITH MILLS | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| SARAH AVILA | BOARD CO-CHAIR | 1 | $0 |
| LORI MARQUEZ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 615 S BELTLINE HWY W, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361-1318
- In care of
- % H&R BLOCK
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 615 S Beltline Highway W, Scottsbluff NE 69361
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Valeria Rodriguez, 615 S BELTINE HIGHWAY W2, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69361
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Valeria Rodriguez, 2540 Chateau Way, Gering NE 69341
- Signed the 990
- Valeria Rodriguez, Executive Director
- Phone
- (308) 633-5091
- Return prepared by
- H AND R BLOCK
Mission
Empowering Families is dedicated to building a community of belonging in Scotts Bluff and surrounding areas. Through our unwavering commitment to education, civic participation, and bridge building, we strive to foster an environment where every individual feels valued and empowered.
Program accomplishments
- Education - We've strengthened our community through tailored education initiatives and vital resources, ensuring everyone can advocate, thrive, and elevate their quality of life.Expenses $113,833 · revenue $130,112
- Bridge Building - Through healthy dialogue, collaboration, and mutual respect, we've helped create a more connected community in the Panhandle of Nebraska.Expenses $80,097 · revenue $79,994
- Our Civic Participation program has promoted voter engagement through nonpartison education, ensuring citizens are informed voters.Expenses $49,422 · revenue $79,994
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
- 83-1255861
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2019
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Civil rights, social action and advocacy (R22)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $293,480
- Income (IRS master file)
- $429,953
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $429,953 | $369,528 | $293,480 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $278,076 | $269,987 | $157,664 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $153,296 | $170,172 | $100,301 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Valeria Rodriguez | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Valaria Rodriguez | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Valaria Rodriguez | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $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 83-1255861).
Questions about EMPOWERING FAMILIES OF NEBRASKA INC
- What is the EIN of EMPOWERING FAMILIES OF NEBRASKA INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EMPOWERING FAMILIES OF NEBRASKA INC is 83-1255861.
- Is EMPOWERING FAMILIES OF NEBRASKA INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to EMPOWERING FAMILIES OF NEBRASKA INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EMPOWERING FAMILIES OF NEBRASKA INC 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 EMPOWERING FAMILIES OF NEBRASKA INC 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 EMPOWERING FAMILIES OF NEBRASKA INC 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 EMPOWERING FAMILIES OF NEBRASKA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Valeria Rodriguez.
- Who are the officers and directors of EMPOWERING FAMILIES OF NEBRASKA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $71,350 (VALERIA RODRIGUEZ, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does EMPOWERING FAMILIES OF NEBRASKA INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $429,953, expenses of $369,528 and total assets of $293,480 at year end.
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