Empower Schools Of Alabama is located in Bessemer, AL. According to its NTEE Classification (B29) the organization is classified as: Charter Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Empower Schools Of Alabama employed 31 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Empower Schools Of Alabama 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 09/2022, Empower Schools Of Alabama generated $1.7m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $957.8k during the year ending 09/2022.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE MISSION OF EMPOWER SCHOOLS OF ALABAMA IS TO BRING CHANGE TO THE COMMUNITY BY FORGING COLLABORATION BETWEEN A DIVERSE GROUP OF SCHOLARS, EDUCATORS, FAMILITES, AND PARTNERS TO EDUCATE THE NEXT GENERATION OF COMMUNITY LEADERS AND ADVOCATES. EMPOWER SCHOOLS OF ALABAMA WAS ESTABLISHED TO SERVE STUDENTS FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE IN THE STATE OF ALABAMA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EMPOWER SCHOOLS OF ALABAMA PROVIDES ACCESSIBLE EDUCATION AS A TUITION-FREE, NONSECTARIAN PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL, FOSTERING AN INCLUSIVE AND DIVERSE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL STUDENTS. EMPOWER SCHOOLS OF ALABAMA SERVES STUDENTS FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE IN THE STATE OF ALABAMA.
EMPOWER SCHOOLS OF ALABAMA PROVIDES ACCESSIBLE EDUCATION AS A TUITION-FREE, NONSECTARIAN PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL, FOSTERING AN INCLUSIVE AND DIVERSE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL STUDENTS. EMPOWER SCHOOLS OF ALABAMA SERVES STUDENTS FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE IN THE STATE OF ALABAMA.
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Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Herman Barham Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Latonja Cummings-Harris Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Justin Murdock President | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Demarcus Rodgers Vice President | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Theo Roshell Secretary | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Dr Anthony Oliver Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $41,083 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,150,107 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $580,120 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,730,227 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $913 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $1,732,586 |
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 | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $62,637 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,516 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $286,795 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,454,814 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $641,632 |
Other employee benefits | $50,183 |
Payroll taxes | $25,369 |
Fees for services: Management | $77,967 |
Fees for services: Legal | $53,185 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $33,998 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $19,623 |
Advertising and promotion | $7,744 |
Office expenses | $16,017 |
Information technology | $124,847 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $38,687 |
Travel | $8,672 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $881 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $325 |
Insurance | $23,788 |
All other expenses | $29,382 |
Total functional expenses | $957,764 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $666,960 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $255,383 |
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 | $9,417 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,353,995 |
Total assets | $2,285,755 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $178,508 |
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 | $101,266 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $981,100 |
Total liabilities | $1,260,874 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,024,881 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $145,764 |
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 | $2,285,755 |