Nonprofit · EIN 99-1545581
EMPOWERING EXCELLENCE CHARTER SCHOOL
Tax-exempt · CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,854,572 | $1,521,382 | $333,190 | $1,049,732 | $716,542 | $333,190 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $519,953
- of which government grants
- $518,750
- Program service revenue
- $1,334,619
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $124,047
- Other salaries and wages
- $386,894
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $640,157
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $58,626
- Occupancy
- $40,867
- Travel
- $2,859
- Program services (functional)
- $1,208,855
- Management and general (functional)
- $312,527
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $0
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,049,732
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $716,542
- Net assets, end of year
- $333,190
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $34,328
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $333,190
- Gross receipts
- $1,854,572
- Employees
- 15
- Volunteers
- 8
- Year formed
- 2024
- State of legal domicile
- IA
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH SWAYZE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $34,286 | $7,774 |
| DR REBECCA DEWALD | CHAIR AS OF 6/4/25 Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $4,000 | $0 |
| LAUREN WHITE | CHAIR UNTIL 6/4/25 Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DR JOSEPH NGUYEN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL GORMAN | SECRETARY UNTIL 6/4/25 Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| TRUDY JOHANSSON | SECRETARY AS OF 6/4/25 Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS DARDEN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MAURICE DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEMOSTHENES SWAYZE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LATOYA HARRINGTON | BOARD MEMBER UNTIL 6/4/25 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1918 ST ANDREWS CT NE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402-5816
- In care of
- % SARAH SWAYZE
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DR REBECCA DEWALD, 1918 SAINT ANDREWS COURT NE SUITE A, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402
- Signed the 990
- DR REBECCA DEWALD, BOARD CHAIR
- Phone
- (319) 450-1987
- Return prepared by
- JM&M
Mission
TO ACTIVATE EXCELLENCE BY PROVIDING STUDENTS WITH A FLEXIBLE, PERSONALIZED, AND FORWARD-THINKING EDUCATION THAT WILL HELP THEM ACHIEVE THEIR ACADEMIC, PROFESSIONAL, AND PERSONAL GOALS.
Program accomplishments
- EMPOWERING EXCELLENCE CHARTER SCHOOL SERVES HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN GRADES 9 THROUGH 12 THROUGH A FLEXIBLE ACADEMIC PROGRAM SUPPORTED BY THE EDMENTUM LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. THE SCHOOL PROVIDES IN-PERSON SUPPORT MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY TO HELP STUDENTS COMPLETE COURSEWORK, BUILD CONSISTENT ROUTINES, AND REMAIN CONNECTED TO SCHOOL. EMPOWERING EXCELLENCE CHARTER SCHOOL PRIMARILY SERVES STUDENTS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED BARRIERS IN TRADITIONAL SCHOOL SETTINGS, INCLUDING HOMELESSNESS, JUVENILE COURT INVOLVEMENT, INCONSISTENT ATTENDANCE, AND EXTENDED PERIODS OF SCHOOL DISENGAGEMENT. ALL STUDENTS ALSO RECEIVE MENTORING SERVICES TO SUPPORT THEIR ACADEMIC PROGRESS, PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND LONG-TERM SUCCESS.Expenses $1,208,855 · revenue $1,334,619
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 99-1545581
- 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
- 2025
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,049,732
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,854,572
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,854,572 | $1,521,382 | $1,049,732 | XML |
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 99-1545581).
Questions about EMPOWERING EXCELLENCE CHARTER SCHOOL
- What is the EIN of EMPOWERING EXCELLENCE CHARTER SCHOOL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EMPOWERING EXCELLENCE CHARTER SCHOOL is 99-1545581.
- Is EMPOWERING EXCELLENCE CHARTER SCHOOL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2025.
- Are donations to EMPOWERING EXCELLENCE CHARTER SCHOOL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EMPOWERING EXCELLENCE CHARTER SCHOOL 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 EXCELLENCE CHARTER SCHOOL 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 EMPOWERING EXCELLENCE CHARTER SCHOOL 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 EMPOWERING EXCELLENCE CHARTER SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DR REBECCA DEWALD.
- Who are the officers and directors of EMPOWERING EXCELLENCE CHARTER SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $34,286 (SARAH SWAYZE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does EMPOWERING EXCELLENCE CHARTER SCHOOL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,854,572, expenses of $1,521,382 and total assets of $1,049,732 at year end.
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