Organizing Empowerment Fund Inc is located in Mcfarland, WI. According to its NTEE Classification (R02) the organization is classified as: Management & Technical Assistance, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Organizing Empowerment Fund Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT INCREASED PARTICIPATION IN VOTING AND THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS, AND INCREASED CIVIC ENGAGEMENT GENERALLY, BY THE POOR, AND OTHER UNDESERVED POPULATIONS, BY PROVIDING MATERIAL SUPPORT IN THE FORM OF STAFF, TRAINING, AND TECHNOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS, TO COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHER 501(C)(3) NON-PROFITS WORKING WITH THOSE INDIVIDUALS AND TOWARDS THOSE ENDS. TO INCREASE ACCESIBLITY, ACCESS, AND AWARENESS ABOUT GOVERNMENT OR OTHER PULIC SERVICES IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WE PROVIDED SUPPORT IN THE FORM OF STAFF, TRAINING, AND TECHNOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS TO COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHER 501(C)(3) NON-PROFITS WORKING WITH POOR AND OTHER UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS TO ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT INCREASED PARTICIPATION IN VOTING. WE EXPANDED OUR MISSION TO PROVIDE VITAL COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION AROUND IMPORTANT PUBLIC ISSUES LIKE HOW TO OBTAIN A COVID VACCINE FOR THOSE WHO WERE INTERESTED.WE ENGAGED IN RESEARCH PROJECTS TO EVALUATE HOW TO BEST ENGAGE IN THESE UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Elizabeth Trevino President/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Valeria Cerda Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Scott Nunnery Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Organizing Empowerment Project Training And Technology Support, Project | 12/30/22 | $2,055,000 |
Verdugo Strategies Project Management | 12/30/22 | $224,171 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,205,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,463,472 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,668,472 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $189,300 |
Investment income | $306 |
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 | $2,858,078 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,240,000 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $1,279,171 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,300 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $16,807 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $1,313 |
Information technology | $1,000,158 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $3,543,749 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $11,555 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $28,276 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $300,000 |
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 | $339,831 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $875,000 |
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 | $875,000 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$835,169 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $300,000 |
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 | $339,831 |
Over the last fiscal year, Organizing Empowerment Fund Inc has awarded $1,240,000 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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ACCELERATE CHANGE PURPOSE: RESEARCH THE IMPACT OF THE EMPOWERED CHANGE BLENDED ORGANIZING WORKFLOW | $100,000 |
VOTE TRIPLING ACTION FUND PURPOSE: PROVIDE FUNDING FOR A RESEARCH PROJECT EVALUATING THE EFFECT OF HAVING FRIENDS AND FAMILY ENCOURAGE THEIR FRIENDS TO VOTE. THIS IS A NON-PARTISAN EFFORT TO INCREASE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT. | $1,140,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Organizing Empowerment Fund Inc Mcfarland, WI | $339,831 | $2,858,078 |
Wisconsin Voices Inc Milwaukee, WI | $3,659,586 | $434,326 |
Iron Light Labs Chicago, IL | $312,242 | $1,385,039 |
Elevated Access Inc Champaign, IL | $831,505 | $1,277,531 |
Center For Whole Neighborhoods Inc Minneapolis, MN | $175,491 | $455,041 |
Collaborative Connections Chicago, IL | $111,498 | $262,032 |
Management Women Inc Green Bay, WI | $118,960 | $0 |