Decatur-Macon County Opportunities Corporation

Organization Overview

Decatur-Macon County Opportunities Corporation, operating under the name Empowerment Opportunity Center, is located in Decatur, IL. The organization was established in 1969. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 02/2022, Empowerment Opportunity Center employed 88 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Empowerment Opportunity 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 02/2021, Empowerment Opportunity Center generated $4.6m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.1m during the year ending 02/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.8%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PROVIDE SERVICES, ASSISTANCE AND ACTIVITIES TO AID LOW-INCOME PERSONS AND FAMILIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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ENERGY PROGRAMS: LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP): DMCOC'S LIHEAP PROGRAM PROVIDES UTILITY ASSISTANCE TO HOUSEHOLDS IN NEED THROUGHOUT MACON COUNTY. WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM: DMCOC'S WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM IMPROVES HOMES TO MAKE THEM SAFER AND MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT, RESULTING IN LOWER UTILITY COSTS FOR FAMILIES.


ANNA WATERS HEAD START: DMCOC'S ANNA WATERS HEAD START PROGRAM PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION SERVICES TO 3-5 YEAR-OLD CHILDREN, ALONG WITH CASE MANAGEMENT AND WRAP-AROUND SUPPORTS FOR THEIR FAMILIES.


COMMUNITY SERVICES: JOB TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT READINESS: DMCOC'S JOB TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT READINESS PROGRAMS PREPARE INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE UNEMPLOYED OR UNDEREMPLOYED TO MOVE AHEAD IN THE WORKFORCE BY PAYING FOR TRAINING PROGRAMS AND PROVIDING SUPPORTS SUCH AS TRANSPORTATION AND UNIFORMS. BEGINNING WITH 2020 AND THE PANDEMIC WE RESUMED OUR RENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Tara Murray
Executive Director
$54,056
Joseph Gray
Fiscal Officer
$53,796
Andrew Weatherford
Chair
$0
Lieutenant Antonio Brown
Vice Chair
$0
Carol Jontry
Assistant Treasurer
$0
Dorothy Mcfadden-Parker
Treasurer
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Joe Sapp
Weatherization Contractor
$115,953
Sikich Llp
Audit/technical Assistance
$132,627
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$4,559,281
Investment income $66,626
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$68,486
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $4,573,434

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Decatur-Macon County Opportunities Corporation has recieved totaling $81,712.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
United Way Of Decatur And Mid Illinois

Decatur, IL

PURPOSE: PROGRAMS

$41,707
Edward G Whinnery Tr Ua 10011998

Decatur, IL

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION

$20,000
$20,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$5
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