Cush Empowerment Group
- Assets
- $1.3m
- Revenue
- $1.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 5
- Location
- Dallas, TX
- Founding
- 02/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 46-1178004
Organization Overview
Cush Empowerment Group, operating under the name Empower One, is located in Dallas, TX. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (X20) the organization is classified as: Christianity, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Empower One employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Empower One 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, Empower One generated $1.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.4% 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
OUR ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION IS TO SPREAD THE GOSPEL TO THE UNREACHED AND UNENGAGED PEOPLE GROUPS OF AFRICA THROUGH PLANTING CHURCHES, COMMUNITY EDUCATION, SCHOOLS AND DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ESTABLISHMENT OF 15 FLAGSHIP CHURCHES IN THREE AFRICAN COUNTRIES WHERE LESS THAN 2 PERCENT OF THE POPULATION IS CHRISTIAN. THE FLAGSHIP CHURCH IS A NETWORK OF SMALL CHURCHES IN THE REGION. THEY SERVE AS A TRAINING CENTER FOR CHURCH PLANTERS THAT WILL BE A PERMANENT NEATS EXTENSION CENTER.THERE IS ALSO A PRIMARY SCHOOL, CLEAN WATER INITIATIVES, PHARMACY AND RADIO STATION ALL AFFILIATED WITH THE FLAGSHIP CHURCH.
OUR CHURCH PLANTING SCHOOL (FORMERLY NEATS) ENABLES LOCAL LEADERS TO BRING GOSPEL ACCESS TO UNREACHED COMMUNITIES. LOCAL LEADERS ARE TRAINED TO ESTABLISH HEALTHY CHURCHES AND EXPAND THE REACH OF THE GOSPEL TO PEOPLE WHO HAVE NEVER HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO CHOOSE JESUS. THE TRAINING PROGRAM INCLUDES FUNDAMENTALS IN A BIBLICAL FOUNDATION, PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE IN A LOCAL MINISTRY CONTEXT AND MOBILIZATION OF THE LOCAL LEADERS TO EXPAND THE REACH OF THE GOSPEL.
THIS YEAR WE HELD A FUNDRAISING EVENT A LOCAL BIBLE MUSEUM. OUR GOAL WAS TO ALSO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY AND POTENTIAL DONORS ABOUT OUR MISSION, GOALS, PURPOSE AND EFFORTS TO EXPAND THE GOSPEL IN AFRICA. FUNDS RAISED HELP COVER THE COSTS FOR THE FLAGSHIP CHURCHES, CHURCH PLANTING SCHOOLS AND TRAVEL EXPENSES FOR LEADERS TO TRAIN LOCAL LEADERS IN THEIR OWN BACKYARD.
TRAINING AND EQUIPPING FOR UGANDANS AND CONGOLESE ENABLING THEM TO START CHURCHES IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michael Congrove CEO And Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $88,721 |
Missy Williams Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Ray Clark Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Doug Sullivan Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Alfonso Pino Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
David Williams Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,881,575 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,881,575 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $21,851 |
| 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 | $19,448 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,923,018 |
| 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 | $753,481 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $129,221 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $23,260 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $241,949 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $26,589 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $19,597 |
| Advertising and promotion | $47,154 |
| Office expenses | $24,071 |
| Information technology | $8,685 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $913 |
| Travel | $182,484 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $25,152 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,925 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,437,393 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,304,724 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $40,100 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,811 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,347,635 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,156 |
| 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 | $1,382 |
| Total liabilities | $3,538 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $806,177 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $537,920 |
| 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 | $1,347,635 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Cush Empowerment Group has recieved totaling $527,813.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: EVANGELISM | $280,540 |
Bless Foundation Austin, TX PURPOSE: Well drilling, Juba water system, Blue Nile project | $138,003 |
International Generosity Foundation Trust Clearwater, FL PURPOSE: EVANGELISM | $75,000 |
Finishing Fund Management Inc Prospect, KY PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT | $16,100 |
Pure Inc Bentonville, AR PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: RELIGION RELATED | $8,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Family Legacy Missions International Dallas, TX | $14,330,799 | $19,529,503 |
East-West Ministries International Plano, TX | $8,184,642 | $19,204,558 |
Marketplace Ministries Inc Plano, TX | $5,987,779 | $19,506,765 |
Pioneer Bible Translators Dallas, TX | $22,558,672 | $19,174,102 |
Society Of St Vincent De Paul Archdiocese Of Galveston-Houston Houston, TX | $7,339,150 | $16,634,792 |
E3 Partners Ministry Plano, TX | $6,012,362 | $14,710,236 |
San Antonio Metropolitan Ministry Inc San Antonio, TX | $12,579,627 | $13,414,405 |
Sower Of Seeds International Ministries Inc Keller, TX | $3,316,148 | $10,449,598 |
Restore Hope Ministries Inc Tulsa, OK | $8,417,745 | $10,753,534 |
Les Feldick Ministries Kinta, OK | $8,711,680 | $12,215,004 |
Union Gospel Mission Of Tarrant County Fort Worth, TX | $65,887,376 | $29,455,408 |
Minnie Slaughter Veal Memorial Fund Dallas, TX | $15,276,892 | $11,585,960 |