Empowering Action is located in Oakton, VA. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (Q30) the organization is classified as: International Development, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Empowering Action 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, Empowering Action generated $389.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $366.1k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (9.1%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
TO FURTHER AND PROMOTE CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC & EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IMPROVING LIVING CONDITIONS IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC AND OTHER INTERNATIONAL LOCATIONS, BY IMPROVING VALUES, HEALTH, & LIVELIHOOD IN COMMUNITIES - PROGRAMS FOR EDUCATION, TRAINING, TO BUILD HOMES, LATRINES, AND INFRASTRUCTURE BUILDINGS, VOCATIONAL TRAINING, AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE CLEAN WATER TO COMMUNITIES IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC AND TO OUTREACH AND WORK WITH THE LOCAL PEOPLES TO HELP IMPROVE THEIR PHYISCAL AND MENTAL HEALTH AND PROMOTE VALUES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Kent Husted Executive Director | Trustee | 40 | $82,000 |
Walter M Pullen President | Officer | 15 | $0 |
Jennifer Chapin-Krier Board Member | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Carlos Pimentel In-Country Director | Trustee | 40 | $0 |
Andrew Manfredi Secretary | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $389,855 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $389,855 |
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 | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $389,855 |
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. | $82,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $27,333 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $46,389 |
Payroll taxes | $6,505 |
Fees for services: Management | $133,236 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $425 |
Office expenses | $176 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $4,331 |
Insurance | $4,077 |
All other expenses | $17,419 |
Total functional expenses | $366,148 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $237,336 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,800 |
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 | $5,606 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $150,000 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $394,742 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $125,295 |
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 | $125,295 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $269,447 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $394,742 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Empowering Action has recieved totaling $143,408.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: INTERNATIONAL, FOREIGN AFFAIRS | $105,000 |
Redeemer City To City New York, NY PURPOSE: Church Planting Development/Leadership Development | $23,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $8,825 |
Ge Foundation Norwalk, CT PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS | $3,000 |
Ge Foundation Norwalk, CT PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS | $2,250 |
Ge Foundation Norwalk, CT PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS | $1,200 |
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Operation Smile Inc Virginia Beach, VA | $94,902,554 | $85,245,515 |
Ipas Chapel Hill, NC | $140,923,971 | $66,162,811 |
Aga Khan Foundation Usa Washington, DC | $514,583,753 | $79,966,800 |
Internet Society Reston, VA | $66,935,347 | $44,092,152 |
Ashoka Arlington, VA | $82,475,010 | $42,522,077 |
New Israel Fund Washington, DC | $34,542,949 | $49,845,790 |
Handicap International Silver Spring, MD | $15,927,332 | $32,015,204 |
Rainforest Trust Warrenton, VA | $101,886,271 | $70,481,732 |
U S Dairy Export Council Inc Arlington, VA | $16,612,208 | $30,970,567 |
Inmed Partnerships For Children Inc Sterling, VA | $1,243,329 | $2,714,257 |