Empower 225

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.

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)Compensation
Susan Rogers
Executive Di
$75,000
Greyson Augustus
Member
$0
Arianne Bellizaire
Member
$0
Mark Berger
Member
$0
Darren Burychka
Member
$0
Josh Causey
Member
$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

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