Organizing Empowerment Project Inc is located in Mcfarland, WI. According to its NTEE Classification (R40) the organization is classified as: Voter Education & Registration, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Organizing Empowerment Project Inc employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Organizing Empowerment Project Inc 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, Organizing Empowerment Project Inc generated $1.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 22.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 12/2021. 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
TO ENCOURAGE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ENCOURAGE INVOLVEMENT AND ORGANIZATION OF INVOLVEMENT IN ELECTIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ORGANIZING EMPOWERMENT PROVIDES SUPPORT TO AN ORGANIZATION, BY WORKING WITH THEM TO DEVELOP, WRITE AND IMPLEMENT A RELATIONAL ORGANIZING PLAN THAT FITS INTO THEIR LARGER MISSION AS WELL AS PROVIDE THEM WITH TRAINING TO DEVELOP AND APPLY CORE SKILLS IN THEIR VOLUNTEERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Michael Pfohl CEO | Officer | 30 | $75,500 |
Amanda Brink Coo/cfo | Officer | 30 | $66,750 |
Nathan Houdek President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nadia Belkin Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Natalie Verette Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
David Slifka Director | Trustee | 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 | $20,096 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $20,096 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,922,878 |
Investment income | $3,824 |
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 | $1,946,798 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $3,000 |
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. | $142,250 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $142,250 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $553,047 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $71,347 |
Payroll taxes | $59,490 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $9,085 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,178 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $45,501 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $58 |
Fees for services: Other | $102,951 |
Advertising and promotion | $10,414 |
Office expenses | $5,703 |
Information technology | $1,030,488 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $9,703 |
Travel | $5,002 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $16,674 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,069,891 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,351,982 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $400,400 |
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 | $489,776 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,242,158 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,012 |
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 | $3,012 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,239,146 |
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 | $2,242,158 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Organizing Empowerment Project Inc has recieved totaling $1,800,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Tides Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES | $1,800,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Citizenship Education Fund Chicago, IL | $1,811,561 | $3,583,375 |
Michigan Civic Action Fund Madison Heights, MI | $3,827,463 | $5,832,500 |
Organizing Empowerment Project Inc Mcfarland, WI | $2,242,158 | $1,946,798 |
Michigan Civic Education Fund Madison Heights, MI | $1,925,718 | $2,738,841 |
Vote Common Good Edina, MN | $351,590 | $1,498,075 |
Chicago Votes Chicago, IL | $1,474,463 | $1,810,608 |
Fair Vote Minnesota Saint Paul, MN | $22,795 | $983,309 |
Voces De La Frontera Action Inc Milwaukee, WI | $1,456,211 | $508,459 |
United States Hispanic Leadership Institute Inc Chicago, IL | $1,044,503 | $591,567 |
League Of Women Voters Of Minnesota Education Fund Inc St Paul, MN | $1,560,677 | $472,460 |
League Of Women Voters Of Wisconsin Inc Madison, WI | $527,044 | $496,534 |
We The People Action Fund Detroit, MI | $1,647,369 | $2,056,137 |