Zoe Empowers
- Assets
- $7.6m
- Revenue
- $6.0m
- Investments
- $617.1k
- Employees
- 11
- Location
- Raleigh, NC
- Founding
- 12/2013
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 45-4671349
Organization Overview
Zoe Empowers is located in Raleigh, NC. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (Q33) the organization is classified as: International Relief, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Zoe Empowers employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Zoe Empowers 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, Zoe Empowers generated $6.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.0m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.5% 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
ZOE EMPOWERS IS A RELIGIOUSLY NON-RESTRICTIVE CHRISTIAN ORGANIZATION WITH A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO HELPING ORPHANS, FOCUSING ON EMPOWERING ORPHANS AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN TO BE ABLE TO PROVIDE FOR THEMSELVES. ZOE EMPOWERS UTILIZES A COMMUNITY-BASED MODEL FOR EMPOWERMENT THAT WAS DEVELOPED IN AFRICA. THE PROGRAM IS A DEVELOPMENTAL APPROACH WHERE ORPHANED AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN IDENTIFY AND OVERCOME THE OBSTACLES PREVENTING THEM FROM LIVING LIFE IN ALL ITS FULLNESS. THROUGH ZOE, ORPHANS ACCESS THE KNOWLEDGE AND RESOURCES NEEDED TO IMPROVE THER WELL-BEING AND OVERCOME POVERTY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
KENYA THREE YEAR EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM - CHILDREN FROM KENYA START THE PROGRAM IN DESPERATE POVERTY AND GRADUATE IN THREE YEARS TO SUPPORT THEMSELVES AND THEIR SIBLINGS. THE PROGRAM HAS A SUCCESS RATE SUCH THAT 95% OF PROGRAM GRADUATES NO LONGER NEED CHARITY AND ARE SUSTAINABLY SELF SUFFICIENT. THOSE CHILDREN WHO ARE NOT SELF-SUFFICIENT AT THE END OF THREE YEARS CONTINUE TO BE HELPED BY OTHER CHILDREN IN THEIR GROUP, BUT ARE NO LONGER HELPED WITH ZOE FUNDS. KENYA'S EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM SERVED 13,924 CHILDREN, WITH APPROXIMATELY 4,547 GRADUATING FROM THE PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM HAD ONE PROGRAM DIRECTOR AND 16 SOCIAL WORKERS. THE KENYA GOVERNMENT RECOGNIZED ZOE AS ONE OF THE 7 BEST PRACTICES OF NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS.
RWANDA THREE YEAR EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM - CHILDREN FROM RWANDA START THE PROGRAM IN DESPERATE PROVERTY AND GRADUATE IN THREE YEARS TO SUPPORT THEMSELVES AND THEIR SIBLINGS. THE PROGRAM HAS A SUCCESS RATE SUCH THAT 95% OF PROGRAM GRADUATES NO LONGER NEED CHARITY AND ARE SUSTAINABLY SELF SUFFICIENT. THOSE CHILDREN WHO ARE NOT SELF-SUFFICIENT AT THE END OF THE THREE YEARS CONTINUE TO BE HELPED BY OTHER CHILDREN IN THEIR GROUP, BUT ARE NO LONGER HELPED WITH ZOE FUNDS. RWANDA'S EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM SERVED 11,614 CHILDREN, WITH APPROXIMATELY 3,890 GRADUATING FROM THE PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM HAD ONE PROGRAM DIRECTOR AND 11 SOCIAL WORKERS. THE RWANDA GOVERNMENT CONTINUES TO PROVIDE LAND FOR FARMING AS THEY RECOGNIZE THE GREAT WORK OF ZOE ALLEVIATING THE ORPHAN PROBLEM IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.
ZIMBABWE THREE YEAR EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM - CHILDREN FROM ZIMBABWE START THE PROGRAM IN DESPERATE POVERTY AND GRADUATE IN THREE YEARS TO SUPPORT THEMSELVES AND THEIR SIBLINGS. THE PROGRAM HAS A SUCCESS RATE SUCH THAT 95% OF PROGRAM GRADUATES NO LONGER NEED CHARITY AND ARE SUSTAINABLY SELF SUFFICIENT. THOSE CHILDREN WHO ARE NOT SELF-SUFFICIENT AT THE END OF THE THREE YEARS CONTINUE TO BE HELPED BY OTHER CHILDREN IN THEIR GROUP, BUT ARE NO LONGER HELPED WITH ZOE FUNDS. ZIMBABWE'S EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM SERVED 6,905 CHILDREN, WITH APPROXIMATELY 3,563 GRADUATING FROM THE PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM HAD ONE PROGRAM DIRECTOR AND 9 SOCIAL WORKERS. THE ZIMBABWE GOVERNMENT CONTINUES TO PROVIDE LAND FOR FARMING AS THEY RECOGNIZE THE GREAT WORK OF ZOE ALLEVIATING THE ORPHAN PROBLEM IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Gaston Warner CEO | Officer | 40 | $85,412 |
John Boswell COO | Officer | 40 | $68,157 |
Lynn Dugle Chairperson | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Greg Londo Vice Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Linda Folger Secretary | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dan Bayly Treasurer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $116,200 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,890,234 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,006,434 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $6,780 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| 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 | $6,013,214 |
| 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 | $4,274,217 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $153,570 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $23,898 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $336,980 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $34,502 |
| Other employee benefits | $24,642 |
| Payroll taxes | $30,017 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $10,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $107,185 |
| Advertising and promotion | $23,159 |
| Office expenses | $22,748 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $4,308 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,043,840 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,935,107 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $4,096,500 |
| 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 | $617,072 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $7,648,679 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $25,653 |
| 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 | $25,653 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,890,959 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,732,067 |
| 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 | $7,648,679 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Zoe Empowers has recieved totaling $8,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Abundant Grace Foundation Wimberley, TX PURPOSE: OPERATIONS | $8,500 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $4,553 |
| Earnings | -$221 |
| Admin Expense | $22 |
| Other Expense | $4,310 |
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