Families Empowered
- Assets
- $223.4k
- Revenue
- $1.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 15
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Founding
- 01/2011
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 27-1912105
Organization Overview
Families Empowered is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Families Empowered employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Families Empowered 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 12/2021, Families Empowered generated $1.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.6% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
TO EMPOWER FAMILIES TO ENGAGE IN A MARKETPLACE OF SCHOOLS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
HOUSTON SCHOOL CHOICE SUPPORT SERVICES FOR FAMILIES: FAMILIES EMPOWERED PROVIDES SUPPORT TO FAMILIES LOOKING FOR SCHOOL OPTIONS IN THE GREATER HOUSTON, TEXAS REGION BY PROVIDING FAMILIES WITH TOOLS AND RESOURCES FOR SELECTING A SCHOOL AND HELPING THEM NAVIGATE THE APPLICATION PROCESS TO GET THERE. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO MAKES PARENTS AWARE OF NEARBY SCHOOLS THAT HAVE OPEN SEATS, IN A TIMELY MANNER AND CONDUCTS OUTREACH TO FAMILIES VIA LIVE TELEPHONE SUPPORT WITH BILINGUAL CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES, TARGETED EMAIL CAMPAIGNS, LIVE EVENTS (E.G. SCHOOL CONNECTION FAIRS, SCHOOL CHOICE-RELATED EVENTS, AND LOCAL APPLICATION NIGHTS), TEXT MESSAGING, AUTODIALS, AND THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO LAUNCHED APPLY HOUSTON, AN ONLINE PRE-K THROUGH 12TH GRADE APPLICATION THAT ALLOWS FAMILIES TO APPLY TO MORE THAN 65 SCHOOLS. FINALLY, FAMILIES EMPOWERED WORKS WITH PROSPECTIVE SCHOOLS TO HELP THEM IDENTIFY AREAS WHERE THERE IS A DEMAND FOR NEW SCHOOLS AND ASSESS THE LEVEL OF NEED FOR THE TYPE OF SCHOOL THAT THEY ARE PROPOSING.
AUSTIN SCHOOL CHOICE SUPPORT SERVICES FOR FAMILIES: FAMILIES EMPOWERED PROVIDES SUPPORT TO FAMILIES LOOKING FOR SCHOOL OPTIONS IN THE GREATER AUSTIN, TEXAS REGION BY PROVIDING FAMILIES WITH TOOLS AND RESOURCES FOR SELECTING A SCHOOL AND HELPING THEM NAVIGATE THE APPLICATION PROCESS TO GET THERE. FAMILIES EMPOWERED ALSO MAKES PARENTS AWARE OF NEARBY SCHOOLS THAT HAVE OPEN SEATS, IN A TIMELY MANNER AND CONDUCTS OUTREACH TO FAMILIES VIA LIVE TELEPHONE SUPPORT WITH BILINGUAL CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES, TARGETED EMAIL CAMPAIGNS, LIVE EVENTS (E.G., SCHOOL CONNECTION FAIRS AND LOCAL APPLICATION NIGHTS), TEXT MESSAGING, AND THROUGH THE FAMILIES EMPOWERED WEBSITE.
SAN ANTONIO SCHOOL CHOICE SUPPORT SERVICES FOR FAMILIES: FAMILIES EMPOWERED PROVIDES SUPPORT TO FAMILIES LOOKING FOR SCHOOL OPTIONS IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS BY PROVIDING FAMILIES WITH TOOLS AND RESOURCES FOR SELECTING A SCHOOL AND HELPING THEM NAVIGATE THE APPLICATION PROCESS TO GET THERE. FAMILIES EMPOWERED ALSO MAKES PARENTS AWARE OF NEARBY SCHOOLS THAT HAVE OPEN SEATS, IN A TIMELY MANNER. FAMILIES EMPOWERED CONDUCTS OUTREACH TO FAMILIES VIA LIVE TELEPHONE SUPPORT WITH BILINGUAL CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES, TARGETED EMAIL CAMPAIGNS, LIVE EVENTS (E.G., SCHOOL CONNECTION FAIRS, SCHOOL CHOICE-RELATED EVENTS, PARENT ENGAGEMENT EVENTS, AND LOCAL APPLICATION NIGHTS), TEXT MESSAGING, AUTODIALS, AND THROUGH THE FAMILIES EMPOWERED WEBSITE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Patricia Colleen Dippel Founder And CEO | Trustee | 38 | $123,077 |
Ann Starr Chief Program Officer | Trustee | 40 | $58,994 |
Ore Owodunni Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Leo Linbeck III Board Chair | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Debbie Hurwitz Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Alison Porter Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,021,428 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $7,117 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,021,428 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $1,385,860 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $123,077 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $18,699 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $434,609 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $24,560 |
| Payroll taxes | $45,471 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $27,696 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $17,056 |
| Advertising and promotion | $61,742 |
| Office expenses | $2,384 |
| Information technology | $80,180 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $40,799 |
| Travel | $34,785 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,245 |
| Insurance | $6,924 |
| All other expenses | $6,866 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,171,592 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $60,880 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $120,000 |
| 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 | $42,540 |
| 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 | $223,420 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $170,434 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $148,226 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $318,660 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$111,240 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $16,000 |
| 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 | $223,420 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Families Empowered has recieved totaling $569,674.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Houston Endowment Inc Houston, TX PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT TO CONNECT FAMILIES WITH PRE-KINDERGARTEN ENROLLMENT OPPORTUNITIES | $200,000 |
Houston Endowment Inc Houston, TX PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT TO CONNECT FAMILIES WITH PRE-KINDERGARTEN ENROLLMENT OPPORTUNITIES | $150,000 |
The Powell Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: EDUCATION - FAMILY ENGAGEMENT/ ENROLLMENT INITIATIVE IN RESPONSE TO RECOVERING LOST INSTRUCTIONAL TIME | $100,000 |
The Miles Foundation Inc Fort Worth, TX PURPOSE: TARRANT COUNTY EXPANSION | $91,000 |
George W Brackenridge Foundation San Antonio, TX PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES OR PROGRAMS | $25,000 |
J Squared Family Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION | $2,500 |
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Village Tech Schools Duncanville, TX | $32,290,922 | $14,785,373 |
Bexar County Performing Arts Center Foundation San Antonio, TX | $183,646,136 | $8,087,390 |
Leading Educators Inc New Orleans, LA | $10,160,201 | $9,461,961 |
Hispanic Association Of Colleges And Universities San Antonio, TX | $14,909,180 | $14,551,149 |
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Extend-A-Care Inc Austin, TX | $4,350,683 | $9,102,758 |
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Evolution Acadamy Richardson, TX | $15,542,643 | $6,925,248 |
Oklahoma Public School Resource Center Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $4,660,216 | $8,536,647 |
Prime Time Family Reading New Orleans, LA | $2,481,247 | $6,549,424 |