District Of Columbia Grassroots Empowerment Project Incorporated
- Assets
- $2.1m
- Revenue
- $1.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 09/2011
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 27-2623232
Organization Overview
District Of Columbia Grassroots Empowerment Project Incorporated, operating under the name Empower Dc, is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (S01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Empower DC employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Empower DC 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 12/2022, Empower DC generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $840.2k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 4.7% per year over the past 4 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF EMPOWER DC IS TO BUILD THE POWER OF DC RESIDENTS THROUGH RESIDENT-LED COMMUNITY ORGANIZING TO ADVANCE RACIAL, ECONOMIC, AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
1. OPERATED IVY CITY CLUBHOUSE OFFERING COMPUTER ACCESS, FOOD PANTRY AND SUMMER JOBS FOR YOUTH 2. EVICTION PREVENTION OUTREACH 3. PUBLIC HOUSING ORGANIZING AND ADVOCACY TO ADDRESS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS 4. DEVELOPMENT OF THE DC ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COALITION 5. AIR QUALITY MONITORING, HEALTH IMPACT ASSESSMENT AND LEGAL ACTION WITH JUSTICE FOR BRENTWOOD 6. DEVELOPMENT OF CAMPAIGN TO CLOSE NATIONAL ENGINEERING PRODUCTS IN IVY CITY 7. ENGAGEMENT IN IVY CITY SMALL AREA PLAN AND CRUMMELL SCHOOL COMMUNITY CENTER IMPLEMENTATION 8. CONVENING OF EQUITABLE DEVELOPMENT WORKING GROUP AND INVOLVEMENT IN ADVOCACY FOR RACIAL EQUITY ANALYSIS WITHIN ZONING 9. CONVENING OF THE RACIAL EQUITY WORKING GROUP TO EXPLORE POLICIES THAT ADVANCE RACIAL EQUITY 10. LAUNCH AND MULTIPLE SCREENINGS OF THE DOCUMENTARY FILM BARRY FARM: COMMUNITY, LAND AND JUSTICE IN WASHINGTON, DC 10. DC LEGACY PROJECT PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT TO INFORM DESIGN GUIDE 11. PRODUCTION OF WEEKLY TAKING ACTION RADIO PROGRAM
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Dr Sabiyha Prince President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Leslie Fields Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Laura Fuchs Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Michelle Levere Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Rev Julianne Roberts Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Andre Taylor Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $420 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,230,470 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,230,890 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $10,200 |
| Investment income | $2,000 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $2,400 |
| 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 | $1,245,490 |
| 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. | $102,138 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $32,081 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $197,230 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,900 |
| Other employee benefits | $78,433 |
| Payroll taxes | $30,886 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $5,100 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $35,585 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $37,260 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $191,434 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $69,778 |
| Information technology | $19,134 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $50,386 |
| Travel | $2,134 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $7,215 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $9,532 |
| All other expenses | $1,020 |
| Total functional expenses | $840,165 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,432,531 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $617,428 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,750 |
| Total assets | $2,052,709 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $21,295 |
| 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 | $21,295 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,388,589 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $642,825 |
| 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 | $2,052,709 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, District Of Columbia Grassroots Empowerment Project Incorporated has awarded $50,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
SOLAR UNITED NEIGHBORS PURPOSE: RENEWABLE AND EQUITABLE CITIES INITIATIVE | $25,000 |
DC FISCAL POLICY INSTITUTE PURPOSE: RENEWABLE AND EQUITABLE CITIES INITIATIVE | $25,000 |