The Empowerment Center is located in Temecula, CA. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (X20) the organization is classified as: Christianity, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Empowerment 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 12/2023, Empowerment Center generated $1.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 31.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $960.4k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 29.5% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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OUR MISSION IS TO HELP YOUTH AND FAMILIES DEVELOP THE RESILIENCE NECESSARY TO OVERCOME CHALLENGES DISCOVER THE BEST OF THEMSELVES AND CREATE HEALTHIER HAPPIER PATTERNS OF LIVING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE EMPOWERMENT CENTER'S WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM IS GRANT-FUNDED TO TRAIN AND DEPLOY AN ARMY OF MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND TRUSTED MESSENGERS TO BUILD A RESILIENT WORKFORCE FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES ACROSS THE STATE OF CA. THROUGH MULTI-SECTOR CONVENING TEC BRINGS TOGETHER ORGANIZATIONS THAT EMPLOY HOUSE AND SERVE UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES IN ORDER TO ENHANCE THEIR PROGRAM DELIVERY AND IMPROVE THE LIVES OF YOUTH AND FAMILIES. THESE ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDE FIRST NATIONS INDIGENOUS GOVERNMENTS LOCAL AND STATE GOVERNMENT AGENCIES EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS HUMAN AND SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATIONS COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS BUSINESS CORPORATIONS LABOR ORGANIZATIONS AND THE JUSTICE SYSTEM. YOUTH FAMILIES AND AGENCIES ARE EMPOWERED TO LEND THEIR EXPERTISE IN FOCUS GROUPS AND SURVEYS TO PROVIDE REAL-TIME DATA AROUND YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH HOUSING AND WORKFORCE NEEDS THAT INFORM FUTURE PROGRAMMATIC AND REGIONAL FUNDING PRIORITIES.
FAMILY DYNAMICS IS A TRAINING PROGRAM PROVIDED TO YOUTH AND FAMILIES WITHIN OUR COMMUNITIES THAT EQUIPS THEM TO HAVE BALANCED MENTAL SPIRITUAL PHYSICAL AND RELATIONAL HEALTH. THIS PROGRAM UTILIZES EVIDENCE-BASED TRAINING TO DEVELOP PRACTICAL LIFE AND RELATIONSHIP BUILDING SKILLS THAT ENABLES PARTICIPANTS TO OVERCOME BARRIERS TO SUCCESS AND EMPOWER FAMILIES TO BE BUILD GENERATIONAL RESILIENCE.
THE EMPOWERMENT CENTER'S SHARED HOUSING PROGRAM PROVIDES TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND A SAFE HAVEN FOR YOUTH AND SINGLE MOMS AGES 18-25. TEC PROVIDES IN-HOME PROGRAMMING INCLUDING LIFE SKILLS TRAINING AND CLINICAL SUPPORT THAT IS DIRECTED BY LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKERS AND IMPLEMENTED BY TEC'S MENTAL HEALTH COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS. THROUGH COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS OUR PROGRAM PROVIDES A SOBER-LIVING COMMUNITY OF BELONGING MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUPS WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TRAINING AND HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICE NAVIGATION. TEC PROVIDES RESIDENTS WITH A CLEAN BED IN A SHARED FURNISHED ROOM AFFORDABLE PROGRAM FEES ACCESS TO SHARED SPACES AND COMMUNITY-BASED RESOURCES TO HELP THEM ACHIEVE INDEPENDENCE AS WELL AS A STABLE AND SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION TO HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR RESIDENTS TEC ALSO PROVIDES CONSULTING AND TRAINING TO EMPLOYERS WHO SERVE VULNERABLE POPULATIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Teresse Lewis Executive Director | Trustee | 40 | $0 |
Eboni Lawrence Community Health Worker | Trustee | 40 | $0 |
Tamika Martin Administrator | Trustee | 20 | $0 |
Loann Lawa Business Owner | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Tiffany Baker President | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Corey Lewis Secretary | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $1,712 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $652,158 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $450,682 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $18,000 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,104,552 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $91,070 |
Investment income | $2,565 |
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 | $1,198,187 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $12,386 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $8,640 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $193,277 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $4,629 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $279 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $148,426 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,513 |
Office expenses | $230,146 |
Information technology | $1,407 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $260,306 |
Travel | $3,035 |
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 | $3,525 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $960,417 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $434 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $637,834 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $69,287 |
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 | $5,632 |
Total assets | $713,187 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $322,189 |
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 | $322,189 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $390,998 |
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 | $713,187 |