Empower Ms is located in Ridgeland, MS. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (G19) the organization is classified as: Support N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Empower MS employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Empower MS is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Empower MS generated $648.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 22.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $516.8k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 13.6% 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
WE REMOVE BARRIERS TO OPPORTUNITY SO ALL MISSISSIPPIANS CAN FLOURISH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO PROVIDE EDUCATION ON PUBLIC POLICY PROCESS, AND TO ENGAGE CITIZENS IN THE PUBLIC POLICY PROCESS.
TO PROVIDE EDUCATION ON PUBLIC POLICY PROCESS, AND TO ENGAGE CITIZENS IN THE PUBLIC POLICY PROCESS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Grant Callen CEO | OfficerTrustee | 11 | $51,798 |
Russell Latino President | Officer | 11 | $36,300 |
Gerard Gibert Chairman/boa | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Scott Noblitt Treasurer/bo | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Joey Havens Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Phillip Holmes Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
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 | $619,000 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $619,000 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $29,390 |
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 | $648,390 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $97,832 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $15,459 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $125,822 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $4,051 |
Other employee benefits | $34,880 |
Payroll taxes | $17,727 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,090 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $7,825 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $103,786 |
Advertising and promotion | $17,173 |
Office expenses | $12,525 |
Information technology | $9,745 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $45,884 |
Travel | $13,577 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $9,014 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,008 |
Insurance | $169 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $516,766 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $588,719 |
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 | $11,329 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $600,048 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $36,839 |
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 | $36,839 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $563,209 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $600,048 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Empower Ms has recieved totaling $310,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Fwd Us Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADVOCACY GRANT | $250,000 |
Justice Action Network Washington, DC PURPOSE: Partner Support - Criminal Justice Reform | $40,000 |
Feild Co-Operative Association Incorporated Ridgeland, MS PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
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Empower Ms Ridgeland, MS | $600,048 | $648,390 |
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Southern Pediatric Otolaryngology Education Group Memphis, TN | $58,188 | $0 |