Civic Intelligence

Empower Playgrounds Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 20-8836525

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Nov 15, 2024

Organization ProfileN/A
881 W State Street Ste 140-211Pleasant Grove, UT 84062

(801) 374-3252

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

32nd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

32nd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

76th percentile

23%

Higher net margin than 76% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

54th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 54% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

62nd percentile

9.6%

Faster asset growth than 62% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

53rd percentile

9.7%

Faster revenue growth than 53% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets32nd percentile

Assets

Up

$845,713

Up $74,210 (+9.6%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$845,713

Up $75,753 (+9.8%) from 2022

Liabilities

Down

$0

Down $1,543 (-100%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue32nd percentileNet Margin76th percentile

Revenue

Up

$332,092

Up $29,325 (+9.7%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$256,339

Up $108,583 (+73%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

$75,753

Down $79,258 (-51%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth62nd percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2010: $39,748Liabilities 2010: $840Net Assets 2010: $38,9082010Assets 2011: $175,134Liabilities 2011: $389Net Assets 2011: $174,7452011Assets 2012: $152,484Liabilities 2012: $309Net Assets 2012: $152,1752012Assets 2013: $113,643Liabilities 2013: $840Net Assets 2013: $112,8032013Assets 2014: $112,290Liabilities 2014: $1,721Net Assets 2014: $110,5692014Assets 2015: $103,934Liabilities 2015: $2,495Net Assets 2015: $101,4392015Assets 2016: $135,948Liabilities 2016: $2,847Net Assets 2016: $133,1012016Assets 2017: $140,906Liabilities 2017: $7,085Net Assets 2017: $133,8212017Assets 2018: $207,862Liabilities 2018: $3,543Net Assets 2018: $204,3192018Assets 2019: $154,663Liabilities 2019: $1,970Net Assets 2019: $152,6932019Assets 2020: $386,061Liabilities 2020: $2,356Net Assets 2020: $383,7052020Assets 2021: $629,060Liabilities 2021: $3,202Net Assets 2021: $625,8582021Assets 2022: $771,503Liabilities 2022: $1,543Net Assets 2022: $769,9602022Assets 2023: $845,713Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $845,7132023Assets 2024: $360,156Liabilities 2024: $1,687Net Assets 2024: $358,4692024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$845,713
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$845,713
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth53rd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2010: $120,9812010Expenses 2011: $184,6252011Expenses 2012: $224,7012012Revenue 2013: $205,644Expenses 2013: $245,016Net Income 2013: -$39,3722013Revenue 2014: $226,780Expenses 2014: $229,014Net Income 2014: -$2,2342014Revenue 2015: $222,531Expenses 2015: $231,661Net Income 2015: -$9,1302015Revenue 2016: $211,940Expenses 2016: $180,278Net Income 2016: $31,6622016Revenue 2017: $280,424Expenses 2017: $279,704Net Income 2017: $7202017Revenue 2018: $405,019Expenses 2018: $334,521Net Income 2018: $70,4982018Revenue 2019: $333,035Expenses 2019: $384,661Net Income 2019: -$51,6262019Revenue 2020: $539,985Expenses 2020: $308,269Net Income 2020: $231,7162020Revenue 2021: $461,679Expenses 2021: $219,526Net Income 2021: $242,1532021Revenue 2022: $302,767Expenses 2022: $147,756Net Income 2022: $155,0112022Revenue 2023: $332,092Expenses 2023: $256,339Net Income 2023: $75,7532023Revenue 2024: $313,806Expenses 2024: $801,050Net Income 2024: -$487,2442024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$332,092
Expenses$256,339
Net Income$75,753
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Nov 15, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$332,092
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To develop, install, and maintain safe playgroud equipment that generates electrical power in communities with poor or no access to electrical power grids.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$285,039$425,594▲ $140,555
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$479,257$412,912▼ $66,345
Inventories for Sale or Use$7,207$7,207→ $0
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$771,503$845,713▲ $74,210
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$1,543--
Total Liabilities$1,543$0▼ $1,543
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$769,960$845,713▲ $75,753
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$769,960$845,713▲ $75,753
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$771,503$845,713▲ $74,210

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment-$4,278$4,278
Other Land Buildings-$2,653$2,653
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay54th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Ben MarkhamPresident
Angie TregoDirector
Betsy EcktonDirector
Jaron DunfordDirector
Jeffrey MarkhamDirector
Larry AllredDirector
Wes MarriottDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$331,216
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$876
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$331,216
Change in Net Assets
$75,753
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$169,120
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$87,219
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$80,737--$80,737
Travel$45,987--$45,987
Payroll Taxes$6,482--$6,482
Office Expenses-$3,332-$3,332
Fees for Services Accounting-$2,770-$2,770
Occupancy$1,231--$1,231
Other Expenses$4,160$1,209-$1,209
All Other Expenses$369$248-$617
Total Functional Expenses$248,780$7,559$0$256,339
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
1
Spending
$248,780

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
Yes
Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
Ghana AfricaInstallation of Playground Eq.Installation of Plaground Eq.10$248,780
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“No review was or will be conducted.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“No documents available to the public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Empower Playgrounds Inc
EIN
20-8836525
Phone
8013743252
Address
881 W State Street Ste 140-211, Pleasant Grove, UT 84062

Signing Officer

Name
Ben Markham
Title
President
Signed
2024-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
2007
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
2

Preparer

Firm
Wilkins & Holman CPAs
Address
321 N 1100 E Suite E, American Fork, UT 84003
Preparer
Alan J Wilkins CPA
Phone
8017563394
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

President

“The overall mission of th Empower Playgrounds, Inc. is to serve poor and underserved children, teachers and community members by developing, installing and maintaining safe playground equipment that generates and stores electrical power. The equipment serves the communities that have poor or no access to elecrical power grids.The tax return is sent to the organization President who performs a detail review and approves the tax return.”

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IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0President Travels to and from Ghana, Africa to oversee new installations to insure funds are being spent appropriately.
IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Income Tax Basis of Accounting.
IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part I, Line 2 - Grantmakers Explanation For Monitoring Use of Funds Outside US
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1No documents available to the public.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The overall mission of th Empower Playgrounds, Inc. is to serve poor and underserved children, teachers and community members by developing, installing and maintaining safe playground equipment that generates and stores electrical power. The equipment serves the communities that have poor or no access to elecrical power grids.The tax return is sent to the organization President who performs a detail review and approves the tax return.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$845,713
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$845,713
Revenue
$332,092
Expenses
$256,339
Net income
$75,753
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.60$0.02$3.58$3.14$8.01$4.87
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.46$0.00$8.46$3.32$2.56$0.76
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.72$0.02$7.70$3.03$1.48$1.55
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.29$0.03$6.26$4.62$2.20$2.42
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.86$0.02$3.84$5.40$3.08$2.32
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.55$0.02$1.53$3.33$3.85$0.52
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.08$0.04$2.04$4.05$3.35$0.70
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.41$0.07$1.34$2.80$2.80$0.01
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.36$0.03$1.33$2.12$1.80$0.32
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.04$0.02$1.01$2.23$2.32$0.09
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.12$0.02$1.11$2.27$2.29$0.02
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.14$0.01$1.13$2.06$2.45$0.39
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.52$0.00$1.52$2.25
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.75$0.00$1.75$1.85
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.40$0.01$0.39$1.21