Nonprofit · EIN 86-3747836
EMPOWHER
Tax-exempt · MILWAUKEE, WI 53213
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $35,862 | $87,266 | -$51,404 | $75,766 | $0 | $75,766 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $104,126 | $153,365 | -$49,239 | $127,170 | $0 | $127,170 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $240,026 | $73,617 | $166,409 | $176,409 | $0 | $176,409 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $35,784
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $78
- 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 fees and payments to contractors
- $2,400
- Other expenses
- $84,866
- Program services (functional)
- $84,812
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $127,170
- Total assets, end of year
- $75,766
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $75,766
- Cash, savings and investments
- $75,766
- Gross receipts
- $35,862
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kilah Engelke | President | 2 | $0 |
| Christina Breitlow | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| Michele Robinson | Financial Secretary | 5 | $0 |
| Katie Connell | Recording Secretary | 5 | $0 |
| Tamika Ward | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Tracey Griffith | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Emily Pritzkow | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Ariana Jackson | Director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pamela Fendt | Financial Secretary | 5 | $4,950 |
| Kilah Engelke | President | 2 | $0 |
| Christina Breitlow | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| Jenny Neduzak | Recording Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Katie Connell | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Tamika Ward | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Tracey Griffith | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Michele Robinson | Director | 5 | $0 |
| Emily Pritzkow | Director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christina Breitlow | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Kilah Engelke | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Jennipher Neduzak | Recording Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Pam Fendt | Financial Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Michele Robinson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jessica Benson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tracey Griffith | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lisa Goodman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jac Weitzel | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5941 W BLUEMOUND RD, MILWAUKEE, WI 53213-4227
- In care of
- % KILAH ENGELKE
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 5941 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee WI 53213
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Kilah Engelke, 5941 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee WI 53213
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Michele Robinson, Financial Secretary
- Phone
- (608) 405-5100
- Website
- https://empowherwi.org/
- Return prepared by
- RSF Accounting Inc
Mission
Creating a positive change for women in the construction industry
Program accomplishments
- We sustain and increase our membership through mentorship, networking, and support.Expenses $21,535
- Assisting new tradeswomen with children 0-4 years old afford childcare so they can balance work and familyExpenses $57,893
- We promote leadership for women in the industry through training, conversation, and awareness while always maintaining positive solution based attitudes and discussion. We join forces to organize and grow Wisconsin's union trades through outreach and being examples of successful tradeswomen.Expenses $5,384
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 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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 86-3747836
- 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
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B01)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $75,766
- Income (IRS master file)
- $35,862
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $35,862 | $87,266 | $75,766 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $104,126 | $153,365 | $127,170 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $240,026 | $73,617 | $176,409 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Kilah Engelke | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $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 86-3747836).
Questions about EMPOWHER
- What is the EIN of EMPOWHER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EMPOWHER is 86-3747836.
- Is EMPOWHER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to EMPOWHER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EMPOWHER file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of EMPOWHER 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 EMPOWHER last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of EMPOWHER?
- The 990-N for 2022 names Kilah Engelke.
- Who are the officers and directors of EMPOWHER?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does EMPOWHER have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $35,862, expenses of $87,266 and total assets of $75,766 at year end.
Other nonprofits in MILWAUKEE
- THE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN INC EIN 39-0806261 · last filed 990 for 2025
- MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY EIN 39-0806251 · last filed 990 for 2025
- HERZING UNIVERSITY LTD EIN 27-1503981 · last filed 990 for 2025
- MILWAUKEE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING EIN 39-0477970 · last filed 990 for 2025
- ST AUGUSTINE PREPARATORY ACADEMY INC EIN 47-1800734 · last filed 990 for 2025
- UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MILWAUKEE CORPORATION EIN 39-6076442 · last filed 990 for 2025
- ALVERNO COLLEGE EIN 39-0806263 · last filed 990 for 2025
- CARDINAL ACADEMY INC EIN 93-3740945 · last filed 990 for 2025