Powers Ministries International, operating under the name Empower International, is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (X20) the organization is classified as: Christianity, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Empower International employed 2 individuals. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Empower International 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 12/2022, Empower International generated $966.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $984.2k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 7.8% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
POWERS MINISTRIES INTL DBA EMPOWER INTL SPREADS THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST THROUGHOUT THAILAND, PAKISTAN, MYANMAR AND THE US BY PLANTING CHURCHES, TRAINING PASTORS & LEADERS, OFFERING HUMANITARIAN AID, SPONSORING ORPHANAGES AND SCHOOLS FOR CHILDREN
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SUPPORTED 10 CHILDRENS HOMES AND ORPANAGES THROUGHOUT THE REGION, PROVIDING FOOD, CLOTHING, SHELTER, AND EDUCATION FOR MORE THAN 1,200 CHILDREN; 600 OF THESE CHILDREN WERE ENROLLED IN OUR 2 SCHOOLS FOR POOR CHILDREN IN PAKISTAN. WE PROVIDE SCHOOL SUPPLIES, UNIFORMS, AND SHOES TO ALL OF THESE STUDENTS. WE HAVE 1 VOCATIONAL SCHOOL IN PAKISTAN WITH 100+ STUDENTS LEARNING A TRADE. WE SUPPORT 25+ STAFF MEMBERS FOR THE SCHOOLS.
CONINUING WORK IN MYANMAR, PAKISTAN AND THIALAND BUILDING 17 WATER WELLS IN POOR AREAS. CONSTRUCTED A HIGH SCHOOL IN PAKISTAN. COMPLETED THE CONSTRUCTION OF A BOUNDARY WALL TO PROTECT A MYANMAR CHILDRENS HOME. BUILT TEMPORARY HOUSING PEOPLE DISPLACED BY CIVIL WAR IN MYANMAR. PROVIDED FOOD, MEDICAL SUPPLIES, AND BASIC SURVIVAL NEEDS FOR HUNDREDS IN MYANMAR, PAKISTAN AND UKAINE. COMPLETED ANOTHER CHURCH IN MYANMAR.
CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP TRAINING CHURC PLANTING, EVANGELISM AND PASTORS CONF TO TEACH, DISTRIBUT HUMANITARIAN AID. MINISTERED IN 4 COUNTRIES TO THOUSAND OF PEOPLE. CONFERENCE CALLS WITH PASTORS IN MYANMAR, THAILAND, AND PAKISTAN. WE TEACH BIBLE SCHOOLS, AT TRAINING CENTERS, AND DISTRIBUTE GOSPEL TRACTS TO THOUSANDS. MISSIONARY INTERNSHIPS ARE OFFERED TO YOUNG PIOPLE IN MISSIONS AND EVANGELISM, AND WE SUPPORT 27 CHURCHES AND 5 TRAINING CENTERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Todd M Powers President | Officer | 40 | $84,500 |
Julie K Powers Vice President | Officer | 40 | $48,000 |
Michael Hart Secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Stan Saunders Treasurer | Officer | 1 | $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 | $948,415 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $948,415 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $18,267 |
Investment income | $56 |
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 | $966,738 |
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 | $409,614 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $161,500 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $77,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $177,407 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $4,613 |
Payroll taxes | $15,779 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,130 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $29,490 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $14,894 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $4,432 |
Travel | $49,440 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,117 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $13,997 |
Insurance | $223 |
All other expenses | $89,107 |
Total functional expenses | $984,194 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $300,657 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | -$589 |
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 | $305,356 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $22,679 |
Total assets | $628,103 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,514 |
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 | $2,514 |
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 | $625,589 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $628,103 |