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Nonprofit · EIN 99-4949733

EMPOWERING THROUGH EXPRESSION

Tax-exempt · WAIANAE, HI 96792

Financials

$100$02024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of EMPOWERING THROUGH EXPRESSION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
July 31, 2025990-EZ$100$0$100$100$0$100
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended July 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$100
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$100
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$100
Cash, savings and investments
$100
Gross receipts
$100

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 July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Leinani YahikuCEO40$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
85-1033 MAHIAINA ST, WAIANAE, HI 96792-4825
In care of
% LEINANI JL YAHIKU
Signed the 990-EZ
Leinani Yahiku, CEO & Founder
Phone
(808) 450-4382

Mission

Empowering Through Expression provides trauma-informed, creative-arts-based well-being workshops, advocacy, and supportive services for adults affected by trauma, human trafficking, and domestic violence. The organization promotes emotional well-being, empowerment, education, and access to community resources through survivor-led programs, training, and outreach. ETE operates exclusively for charitable and educational purposes as a 501(c)(3) public charity.

990-EZ for the year ended July 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • During the 2024 tax year, Empowering Through Expression focused on organizational formation, compliance, and community outreach in alignment with its exempt purpose. The organization engaged in initial awareness efforts related to survivor advocacy, trauma-informed education, and creative expression, laying the groundwork for future programming. Activities during this period primarily supported capacity building and outreach, with no formal programs fully implemented yet.

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 July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025July 31, 2026December 15, 2026Not due yet
2024July 31, 2025December 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023July 31, 2024December 16, 2024Check at the IRS

File the 2025 990-N for EMPOWERING THROUGH EXPRESSION

Due December 15, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
99-4949733
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
2024
Accounting year ends
July
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P40)
Assets (IRS master file)
$100
Income (IRS master file)
$100

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZJuly 2025$100$0$100XML

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 99-4949733).

Questions about EMPOWERING THROUGH EXPRESSION

What is the EIN of EMPOWERING THROUGH EXPRESSION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of EMPOWERING THROUGH EXPRESSION is 99-4949733.
Is EMPOWERING THROUGH EXPRESSION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
Are donations to EMPOWERING THROUGH EXPRESSION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does EMPOWERING THROUGH EXPRESSION file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of EMPOWERING THROUGH EXPRESSION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did EMPOWERING THROUGH EXPRESSION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended July 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of EMPOWERING THROUGH EXPRESSION?
The 990-EZ for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 1 person; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does EMPOWERING THROUGH EXPRESSION have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $100, expenses of $0 and total assets of $100 at year end.

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