Empower Schools Inc
- Assets
- $5.3m
- Revenue
- $5.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 24
- Location
- Brighton, MA
- Founding
- 04/2002
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 04-3534001
Organization Overview
Empower Schools Inc is located in Brighton, MA. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Empower Schools Inc employed 24 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Empower Schools Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2021, Empower Schools Inc generated $5.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.7m during the year ending 06/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EMPOWER SCHOOLS IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PARTNERS WITH COMMUNITIES TO HELP THEM GET THE SCHOOLS THEY WANT WITH THE RESULTS STUDENTS NEED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EMPOWER SCHOOLS' CUMULATIVE WORK HAS LED TO PROMISING EARLY RESULTS, BEEN SHOWN TO BE REPEATABLE, AND HAS THE POTENTIAL TO GROW VIRALLY ALLOWING A NEXT PHASE OF LARGE-SCALE EDUCATION IMPROVEMENT FOR DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS IN AMERICA. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2021, EMPOWER SCHOOLS CONTINUED TO SUPPORT EMPOWERMENT ZONES AND SIMILAR STRUCTURES ACROSS MASSACHUSETTS, COLORADO, TEXAS, INDIANA, AND LOUISIANA. EMPOWER SCHOOLS ALSO PARTNERED WITH COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY, INCLUDING IN CALIFORNIA, FLORIDA, AND MISSOURI TO EXPLORE POTENTIAL PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLABORATIVELY DESIGN ZONES. EMPOWER SUPPORTS 14 ZONES SERVING MORE THAN 28,000 STUDENTS ACROSS 60 SCHOOLS. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2021, TEXAS CONTINUED TO GROW AND IS EMPOWER SCHOOLS' LARGEST STATE IN TERMS OF ZONES, SCHOOLS, AND STUDENTS SERVED. THE AUSTIN OFFICE HAS EIGHT TEXAS-BASED STAFF MEMBERS. EMPOWER EMPLOYEES ARE ALSO LOCATED IN BOSTON, WITH ONE EMPLOYEE IN COLORADO.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Brett Alessi Treasurer, Co-Founder And | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $168,448 |
Cara Mckenna Partner | Officer | 40 | $147,738 |
Alyssa Morton Partner | Officer | 40 | $147,692 |
Matthew Matera Partner | Officer | 40 | $144,397 |
Sarah Robb Partner | Officer | 40 | $118,280 |
Seth Rau Director | 40 | $104,330 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
21c Llc Program Consulting | 6/29/20 | $108,000 |
Ed Point Llc Program Consulting | 6/29/20 | $157,663 |
Matterlab Program Consulting | 6/29/20 | $185,955 |
21c Llc Program Consulting | 6/29/20 | $108,000 |
Ed Point Llc Program Consulting | 6/29/20 | $157,663 |
Matterlab Program Consulting | 6/29/20 | $185,955 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $458,867 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,792,277 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,251,144 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,921,177 |
| Investment income | $1,566 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,235,686 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $150,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $901,329 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $40,673 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,007,066 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $19,844 |
| Other employee benefits | $151,272 |
| Payroll taxes | $145,606 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $109,931 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $85,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $910,532 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $10,068 |
| Information technology | $26,271 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $10,788 |
| Travel | $18,502 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,778 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $712 |
| Insurance | $11,780 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,668,286 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,787,675 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,944,049 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $923,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $607,516 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $11,671 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $5,273,911 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $365,409 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $25,833 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $391,242 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,408,247 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $474,422 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $5,273,911 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Empower Schools Inc has awarded $202,080 in support to 9 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
METRO NASHVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS PURPOSE: EXPANDED LEARNING TIME IN SCHOOLS | $60,000 |
FALL RIVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS PURPOSE: STEM NETWORK | $48,000 |
MERIDAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS PURPOSE: CAPACITY BUILDING | $29,565 |
HUNTINGTON ELEMENTARY PURPOSE: STEM NETWORK | $12,000 |
SALEM PUBLIC SCHOOLS PURPOSE: EXPANDED LEARNING TIME IN SCHOOLS | $12,000 |
AC WHELAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PURPOSE: EXPANDED LEARNING TIME IN SCHOOLS | $12,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Empower Schools Inc has recieved totaling $30,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Powell Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: QUALITY K-12 PUBLIC SCHOOLS: QUALITY SCHOOLS AND INNOVATIVE SCHOOL MODELS | $30,000 |
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|---|---|---|
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The Baruch College Fund New York, NY | $295,690,612 | $67,294,185 |
S&p Global Foundation New York, NY | $10,276,249 | $7,071,664 |
Workforce Outsource Services Inc Uniondale, NY | $10,340,814 | $13,464,902 |
North Star Academy Foundation Inc New York, NY | $177,913,521 | $11,304,915 |
Hyde Leadership Charter School-Brooklyn Brooklyn, NY | $3,932,564 | $12,878,236 |
Teach Plus Incorporated Boston, MA | $12,001,505 | $12,042,496 |
Onward Israel Internships And Opportunities Ltd New York, NY | $897,895 | $11,379,184 |
Goodwin College Educational Services Inc East Hartford, CT | $19,577 | $10,789,035 |
Education Resource Strategies Inc Watertown, MA | $16,861,900 | $10,099,352 |
Entrepreneurial Ventures In Education Quincy, MA | $4,865,485 | $11,072,937 |
Learning Through An Expanded Arts Program Inc New York, NY | $2,991,832 | $9,986,466 |