Empowerment Factory
- Assets
- $144.4k
- Revenue
- $226.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 12
- Location
- Pawtucket, RI
- Founding
- 08/2016
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 81-0682337
Organization Overview
Empowerment Factory is located in Pawtucket, RI. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Empowerment Factory employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Empowerment Factory 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, Empowerment Factory generated $226.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $229.3k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 20.8% per year over the past 6 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
TEF IS DEDICATED TO GIVING CHILDREN THE SKILLS THEY NEED TO LEAD HAPPIER, HEALTHIER, MORE EMPOWERED LIVES. WE FOCUS ON THREE AREAS OF DEVELOPMENT: CREATIVITY, SELF ESTEEM, AND CIVIC PRIDE. EVERY CHILD SHOULD FEEL THAT THEY MATTER AND CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD AROUND THEM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ART IN THE PARK - THROUGH GRANTS FROM THE RI DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND SPONSORSHIPS, THE EMPOWERMENT FACTORY CONTINUED TO RUN IN PERSON, COVID SAFE PROGRAMS FOR GRADES K-5 AT OUTDOOR LOCATIONS IN PARKS IN PAWTUCKET AND PROVIDENCE IN HIGH POVERTY AREAS. THE PROGRAMS FOCUS ON SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING, LITERACY, AND CREATIVITY.
VIRTUAL LEARNING-NATURE DRAWING - THROUGH GRANTS FROM THE RI DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, TEF CONTINUE THE POPULAR NATURE DRAWING CLASSES. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE RI DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, CHILDREN ARE TAUGHT ABOUT ENDANGERED ANIMALS AS THEY LEARN HOW TO DRAW THEM. THE 6-8 WEEK CLASSES BRING STUDENTS FROM THROUGHOUT THE STATE INTO A VIRTUAL CLASSROOM WHERE THEY MAKE NEW FRIENDS, LEARN TO DRAW, AND LEARN WAYS THEY CAN HELP PROTECT VULNERABLE ECO SYSTEMS.
CREATIVE SQUAD OUT OF SCHOOL PROGRAMS- SUMMER AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOCUS ON LITERACY, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, CREATIVITY, AND SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE RI DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, LOCAL SCHOOL DEPARTMENTS, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, THE 6-8 WEEK PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED IN TITLE 1, UNDERSERVED URBAN CORE COMMUNITIES.
OTHER PROGRAMS
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Gail Ahlers Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $43,500 |
Robert Panoff Vice President | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Julianne Brown Secretary | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Karen King President | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Natalie Benkovich Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Todd Knapp Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $84,938 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $118,884 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $203,822 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $17,893 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $5,000 |
| 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 | $226,715 |
| 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. | $43,500 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,175 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $94,776 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $18,075 |
| Fees for services: Management | $3,250 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,875 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $683 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,338 |
| Office expenses | $4,264 |
| Information technology | $9,145 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $20,257 |
| Travel | $1,851 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,257 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,129 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $229,349 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $144,410 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $39 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $144,449 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,288 |
| 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 | $36,000 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $42,288 |
| 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 | $102,161 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $144,449 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Empowerment Factory has recieved totaling $70,476.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Champlin Foundation Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: CARGO VAN PURCHASE | $36,000 |
United Way Of Rhode Island Inc Providence, RI PURPOSE: DESIGNATED DONATION/GRANT | $15,100 |
Amica Companies Foundation Lincoln, RI PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $8,750 |
Nordson Corporation Foundation Westlake, OH PURPOSE: EDUCATION PROGRAM | $5,000 |
Ida B Littlefield Memorial Trust Providence, RI PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $3,000 |
Alice I Sullivan Charitablefoundation Pawtucket, RI PURPOSE: HEALTHY LIVING COMMUNITY EVENT | $1,500 |
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