Empower 225
- Assets
- $1.2m
- Revenue
- $2.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 45
- Location
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Founding
- 07/2011
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 27-3369951
Organization Overview
Empower 225 is located in Baton Rouge, LA. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (L40) the organization is classified as: Temporary Housing, under the broad grouping of Housing & Shelter and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Empower 225 employed 45 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Empower 225 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 12/2023, Empower 225 generated $2.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.8% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF EMPOWER 225 IS TO POSITIVELY INFLUENCE AND PERSONALLY IMPACT AT-RISK YOUTH BY DEVELOPING MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, AND SAFE HOUSING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE FOSTER CARE/ADOPTION ADVOCACY INITIATIVES PROVIDE AWARENESS, EDUCATION, INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS AND ADVOCACY FOR YOUTH IN CARE. MY COMMUNITY CARES PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES SUPPORT AND TRAINING FOR CAREGIVERS AND BIRTH PARENTS.
THE EMPOWER 225 LEADERSHIP ACADEMY HELPS YOUTH AGES 13-24 BECOME LEADERS THROUGH EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT, LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, AND EMPLOYMENT TRAINING. THE DREAM CENTER ACCELERATE PROGRAM (DAP), AN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES A SAFE POSITIVE PLACE AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT FOR AT-RISK YOUTH AGES 13-18 AFTER SCHOOL AND DURING THE SUMMER. CILP PROGRAM PROVIDES LIFE SKILLS TRAINING FOR YOUTH AGES 14-21 IN FOSTER CARE OR AGED OUT OF FOSTER CARE. THE 225 EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM, AN 8-WEEK CURRICULUM TO PREPARE YONG ADULTS AGES 18-24 TO OBTAIN AND RETAIN SUCCESSFUL EMPLOYMENT.
ANCHOR HOUSE PROVIDES STABLE HOUSING AND SUPPORT FOR HOMELESS OR AT-RISK MALE YOUTH AGES 16-21. IT IS A FAMILY-STYLE TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM USED TO CREATE A SUPPORTIVE HOME ENVIRONMENT. THE HUMAN TRAFFICKING HOUSING ASSISTANCE(HTHA) PROGRAM PROVIDED HOUSING ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORTIVE SERVCIES FOR QUALIFYING PARTICIPANTS.
THE EDUCATIONAL INTIATIVES PROVIDE AN ONSITE LEARNING ENVIROMENT FOR YOUTH 6TH-12TH GRADE AND FOR ADULTS THROUGH THE ADULT EDUCATION/WORK READY U PROGRAMS. THE DVILLE AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM IS PROVIDED AS A SAFE PLACE DURING AFTERSCHOOL HOURS WITH ADDITIONAL EDUCATION SUPPORT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Susan Rogers Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $75,000 |
Greyson Augustus Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Arianne Bellizaire Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Berger Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Darren Burychka Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Josh Causey Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,444,089 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $933,183 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $366,520 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,377,272 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $87,348 |
| Investment income | $1,363 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $86,622 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,566,895 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,378,392 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $110,288 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $116,928 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $324,300 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $37,833 |
| Interest | $9,176 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $28,775 |
| Insurance | $46,019 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,339,871 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $395,514 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $112,719 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $11,625 |
| 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 | $19,366 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $601,821 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $31,231 |
| Total assets | $1,172,276 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $26,438 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $3,822 |
| 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 | $214,698 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $107,704 |
| Total liabilities | $352,662 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $771,268 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $48,346 |
| 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 | $1,172,276 |