Community Empowerment Nfp is located in Evanston, IL. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (Q33) the organization is classified as: International Relief, 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. Community Empowerment Nfp 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 08/2023, Community Empowerment Nfp generated $462.4k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $496.5k during the year ending 08/2023. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORGANIZATION WORKS WITH LOCAL LEADERSHIP IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES, PRIMARILY IN HAITI AND DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, TO PROVIDE ESSENTIAL HEALTH CARE, WHILE CREATING A SELF-SUSTAINING SYSTEM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THIS YEAR WE WERE ABLE TO INCREASE OUR PROGRAMMING DUE TO THE LIFTING OF TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS. HOWEVER, THE SITUATION IN HAITI REMAINED TOO UNSTABLE WITH A HIGH LEVEL OF DANGER SO NO TEAMS WORKED IN HAITI. NINETEEN TEAMS PARTICIPATED WITH COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT - 8 PRIMARY CARE TEAMS, 6 SURGICAL TEAMS, 2 AUDIOLOGY, AND 3 NON MEDICAL TEAMS. THESE TEAMS INCLUDED 127 VOLUNTEERS. COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT ASSISTED IN PROVIDING ESSENTIAL HEALTHCARE BY BEING INVOLVED IN 4,533 MEDICAL VISITS IN HAITI AND THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC; 350 PROCEDURES WERE COMPLETED; AND 388 SCREENINGS FOR HEARING LOSS WERE PERFORMED.THROUGH THE PARTNERSHIP WITH THE LOCAL COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION IN VILLA VERDE (A SQUATTER COMMUNITY IN THE OUTSKIRTS OF SANTO DOMINGO, DR) COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT PROVIDED PRIMARY CARE ON A REGULAR BASIS BOTH AT THE NEWLY COMPLETED MEDICAL CLINIC AND THROUGH HOME VISITS AS NEEDED.COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT BEGAN WORKING WITH THE NEW COMMUNITY OF DUQUESA WHICH SITS ON THE LARGEST GARBAGE DUMP IN SANTO DOMINGO AND IS MADE UP PRIMARILY OF HAITIAN REFUGEES. FOUR PRIMARY CARE TEAMS PROVIDED PRIMARY CARE BOTH IN THE LOCAL CLINIC AND THROUGH HOME VISITS.CONSTRUCTION OF THE PERMANENT MEDICAL CLINIC IN VILLAVERDE WAS COMPLETED. NEGOTIATIONS CONTINUED WITH A COMMITMENT FROM THE DOMINICAN MINISTRY OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH THIS AS A PRIMARY CARE UNIT WITH THE GOVERNMENT PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND STAFFING. THIS YEAR, COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT CONTINUED TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AS NEEDED TO THE PERALTA CLINIC WHICH CONTINUES TO BE OPERATED BY THE LOCAL COMMUNITY BOARD AND FINANCIALLY SUPPORTED BY THE DOMINICAN MINISTRY OF HEALTH. IN SANTO DOMINGO, THE GUEST HOUSE WAS USED FOR THE MEDICAL AND SURGICAL TEAMS AS WELL AS THE COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT OFFICE.IN HAITI,MEDICAL TEAMS WERE STILL NOT ABLE TO PARTICIPATE DUE POLITICAL UNREST AND SAFETY CONCERNS. HOWEVER, BECAUSE OF COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT'S SUPPORT HAITIAN STAFF CONTINUED TO PROVIDE MEDICAL CARE AT THE CLINIC THROUGHOUT THE YEAR INCLUDING PRIMARY CARE, CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING AND TREATMENT, FAMILY PLANNING, AND HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Stephanie Crane MD Founder/president | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Babs Waldman MD Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Cynthia Waickus MD Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Joel Augustin MD Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Dr David Ansell MD Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Dr Bradley Hersh MD Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $55,301 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $218,002 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,048 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $273,303 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $186,961 |
Investment income | $1 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$3 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $2,143 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $462,405 |
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 | $72,467 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $53,156 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,316 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $2,811 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $36,091 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $143,840 |
Advertising and promotion | $479 |
Office expenses | $20,094 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $13,143 |
Travel | $75,024 |
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 | $19,861 |
Insurance | $900 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $496,479 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $36,350 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $16,920 |
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 | $7,878 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $246,716 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,642 |
Total assets | $309,506 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $26,852 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $15,484 |
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 | $42,336 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $237,648 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $29,522 |
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 | $309,506 |