Ohio Empowerment Centers Inc
- Assets
- $517.1k
- Revenue
- $370.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Cleveland, OH
- Founding
- 01/2001
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 34-1927001
Organization Overview
Ohio Empowerment Centers Inc, operating under the name Renee Jones Empowerment Center, is located in Cleveland, OH. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (B60) the organization is classified as: Adult Education, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Renee Jones Empowerment Center employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Renee Jones Empowerment Center 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, Renee Jones Empowerment Center generated $370.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 33.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $286.6k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 27.8% 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
THE RENEE JONES EMPOWERMENT CENTER IS A WHOLLY UNIQUE MODEL OF WELL-INTEGRATED, COMBINED SERVICES DESIGNED TO PROVIDE HUMAN TRAFFICKING SURVIVORS WITH HOLISTIC HEALING AND RESTORATION SERVICES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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RESTORATIVE SERVICES AND SUPPORT TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING SURVIVORS: RJEC PROVIDES CONTINUING CARE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING SURVIVORS AND THOSE VULNERABLE TO BEING TRAFFICKED. STAFF AND VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS AND SERVICES INCLUDE LIFE SKILLS, COACHING, BENEFIT IDENTIFICATION, COUNSELING, GROUP THERAPY, SUPPORT GROUPS, JOURNAL WRITING, ART THERAPY EQUINE THERAPY, MENTORING, SELF-ESTEEM WORKSHOPS AND PROSTITUTES ANONYMOUS. IN ORDER TO ENABLE SURVIVORS TO GET TO THE CENTER, RJEC PROVIDES BUS TICKETS. IN 2021, RJEC PROVIDED SERVICES TO 216 CLIENTS.
PROJECT RED CORD: OUTREACH, COMMUNITY AWARENESS, PUBLIC EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY: RJEC EXPANDED ITS STREET OUTREACH PROGRAM, PROJECT RED CORD NIGHT, TO REACH MARGINALIZED AND UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS IN COMMUNITIES AND LOCATIONS KNOW FOR HIGH LEVELS OF PROSTITUTION, POVERTY AND OVERDOSES. THE OUTREACH PROVIDES INFORMATION ABOUT FREE SERVICES, A VARIETY OF RESOURCES, PERSONAL CARE ITEMS AND FOOD. IN 2021, RJEC HELD MONTHLY OUTREACH IN FOUR NEIGHBORHOODS IN CLEVELAND, EAST CLEVELAND, AND AKRON. THE CENTER OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF INNOVATIVE HUMAN TRAFFICKING EDUCATION, PREVENTION, AND AWARENESS PROGRAMS. ALTHOUGH THE PANDEMIC LIMITED THE CENTER'S ABILITY TO HOST ITS TWO LARGE CONFERENCES, IT DID PROVIDE TRAINING IN SEVERAL SCHOOLS, A CHURCH AND THE NORTHERN OHIO TRAUMA SYSTEM. IN ADDITION, THE CENTER CONTINUED TO DISPLAY THE TRAVELING PHOTO EXHIBIT WHICH DEPICTS THE STORIES OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVORS AND THE TRIGGERS THAT HAUNT THEM. ALSO, IN 2021, RJEC PRESENTED THE GAME TRAPPED, DEVELOPED TO EMPHASIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF PREVENTION, AWARENESS, AND INTERVENTION ACTIVITIES GEARED TOWARD YOUTH 12 TO 18 YEARS OLD AT NUMEROUS COMMUNITY TRAININGS AND RESOURCE FAIRS. RJEC CONTINUES TO ADVOCATE FOR BOTH STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE REFORM AIMED AT ASSISTING HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIMS, PENALIZING TRAFFICKERS AND REDUCING THE DEMAND FOR SEXUAL EXPLOITATION. RJEC PARTICIPATES IN THE OHIO HUMAN TRAFFICKING DAY EVENT AND OTHER PUBLIC FORUMS WITH STAKEHOLDER ORGANIZATIONS, HUMAN TRAFFICKING SURVIVORS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, SCHOOLS, COLLEGES, PRISONS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Renee Jones President And CEO | Officer | 40 | $74,984 |
Elaine Geller Treasurer | Officer | 15 | $0 |
Carla Carter Lovejoy Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Trina Jones Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Donna Angelloti Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Catherine Brown Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $13,220 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $256,290 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $98,505 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $20,906 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $368,015 |
| 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 | $1,997 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $370,012 |
| 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. | $74,984 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $37,492 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $99,476 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $6,868 |
| Payroll taxes | $14,276 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $130 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $33 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,300 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $10,168 |
| Information technology | $2,528 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $51,777 |
| Travel | $504 |
| 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 | $13,079 |
| Insurance | $3,618 |
| All other expenses | $6,863 |
| Total functional expenses | $286,604 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $410,537 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $98,179 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $8,423 |
| Total assets | $517,139 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $722 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $722 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $471,655 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $44,762 |
| 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 | $517,139 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Ohio Empowerment Centers Inc has recieved totaling $33,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Cleveland Foundation Cleveland, OH PURPOSE: HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS | $33,000 |
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