Civic Intelligence

District of Columbia Grassroots

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 27-2623232

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on Nov 14, 2022

Organization ProfileEMPOWERDC.ORG
1419 V Street NWWashington, DC 20009

(202) 234-9119

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

26th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 26% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

25th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 25% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

60th percentile

19%

Higher net margin than 60% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

59th percentile

$76,724

Higher top officer pay than 59% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 8.6% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

53rd percentile

11%

Faster asset growth than 53% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

36th percentile

2.0%

Faster revenue growth than 36% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets26th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,634,512

Up $162,387 (+11%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$1,626,089

Up $160,214 (+11%) from 2020

Liabilities

Up

$8,423

Up $2,173 (+35%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue25th percentileNet Margin60th percentile

Revenue

Up

$893,676

Up $17,336 (+2.0%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$727,696

Up $89,432 (+14%) from 2020

Net Income

Down

$165,980

Down $72,096 (-30%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth53rd percentile

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

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2019: $1,256,229Liabilities 2019: $28,430Net Assets 2019: $1,227,7992019Assets 2020: $1,472,125Liabilities 2020: $6,250Net Assets 2020: $1,465,8752020Assets 2021: $1,634,512Liabilities 2021: $8,423Net Assets 2021: $1,626,0892021Assets 2022: $2,052,709Liabilities 2022: $21,295Net Assets 2022: $2,031,4142022Assets 2023: $3,373,209Liabilities 2023: $52,968Net Assets 2023: $3,320,2412023Assets 2024: $3,682,527Liabilities 2024: $77,089Net Assets 2024: $3,605,4382024

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$1,634,512
Liabilities$8,423
Net Assets$1,626,089
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth36th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Revenue 2019: $905,611Expenses 2019: $699,372Net Income 2019: $206,2392019Revenue 2020: $876,340Expenses 2020: $638,264Net Income 2020: $238,0762020Revenue 2021: $893,676Expenses 2021: $727,696Net Income 2021: $165,9802021Revenue 2022: $1,245,490Expenses 2022: $840,165Net Income 2022: $405,3252022Revenue 2023: $2,580,951Expenses 2023: $1,292,124Net Income 2023: $1,288,8272023Revenue 2024: $1,702,274Expenses 2024: $1,389,195Net Income 2024: $313,0792024

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$893,676
Expenses$727,696
Net Income$165,980
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
Nov 14, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.2
Gross Receipts
$893,676
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission of empower dc is to enhance, improve and promote the self-advocacy of low and moderate income dc residents in order to bring about sustained improvements in their quality of life. We accomplish our mission through grassroots organizing and trainings, leadership development, and community education. Empower dc is a citywide, multi-issue, membership-based community organizing project. Empower dc builds campaigns to address key issues that directly-impact our membership. The organization is led by its membership, board of directors and staff.

The mission of empower dc is to enhance, improve and promote the self-advocacy of low and moderate income dc residents in order to bring about sustained improvements in their quality of life.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,280,571$1,278,654▼ $1,917
Pledges and Grants Receivable$160,000$323,881▲ $163,881
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$25,304$26,872▲ $1,568
Accounts Receivable$6,250$2,355▼ $3,895
Total Assets$1,472,125$1,634,512▲ $162,387
Other Assets Total$0$2,750▲ $2,750
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$6,250$8,423▲ $2,173
Total Liabilities$6,250$8,423▲ $2,173
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,149,352$1,186,878▲ $37,526
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$316,523$439,211▲ $122,688
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,465,875$1,626,089▲ $160,214
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,472,125$1,634,512▲ $162,387
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay59th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Parisa NorouziExecutive DirectorFT$75,700$1,024$76,724

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Dr Sabiyha PrincePresident
Leslie FieldsVice President
Amanda Huron Left Aug 2021Director
Andre TaylorDirector
David PomsDirector
Imani K BrownDirector
Nate SpeightDirector
Pedro CruzDirector
Rev Julianne RobertsDirector
Rev Wanda ThompsonDirector
Michelle LevereSecretary
Laura FuchsTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$879,882
Program Service Revenue
$9,763
Investment Income
$1,831
Other Revenue
$2,200
All Other Contributions
$878,722
Change in Net Assets
$165,980

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Securities Publicly Traded1$26,872Fair Market Value
Total Noncash Contributions1$26,872-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$893,676
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$274
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$893,950
Total Revenue per Form 990
$893,676
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$437,579
Other Expenses$240,117
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$50,000
Total Fundraising Expense$23,410
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$212,668$65,000$13,067$290,735
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$55,317$17,824$3,583$76,724
Office Expenses$34,346$39,935$902$75,183
Occupancy$59,580$8,364$1,684$69,628
Grants to Domestic Orgs$50,000--$50,000
Payroll Taxes$26,050$7,962$1,601$35,613
Other Employee Benefits$25,241$7,715$1,551$34,507
Fees for Services Other$23,600$5,194-$28,794
Fees for Services Accounting-$20,490-$20,490
Information Technology$9,805$3,036$611$13,452
Fees for Services Legal-$10,000-$10,000
Travel$2,182$4,816-$6,998
Insurance$4,882$1,511$304$6,697
Conferences and Meetings$5,402$531$107$6,040
All Other Expenses$2,835--$2,835
Total Functional Expenses$511,908$192,378$23,410$727,696

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$727,696
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$727,696
Total Expenses per Form 990$727,696
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Dc Fiscal Policy InstituteWashington, DC501(c)(3)Renewable and Equitable Cities Initiative$25,000
Solar United NeighborsWashington, DC501(c)(3)Renewable and Equitable Cities Initiative$25,000
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
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
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
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 A, Line 6

“The organization has members who hold the responsibility of electing officers and approve any necessary changes to the bylaws.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7A

“The organization has members who annually elect the board of directors.”

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

“The form 990 is reviewed by management prior to filing with the irs.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Board disclosures are provided annually to the board members to review for any potential conflicts of interest.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“All compensation agreements with the executive director are reviewed and approved by the board of directors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Copies of the organization's governing documents and financial statements are provided upon receiving a written request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
District Columbia Grassroots
EIN
27-2623232
Phone
2022349119
Address
1419 V STREET NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009
Doing Business As
Empower Dc

Signing Officer

Name
Parisa Norouzi
Title
Executive Director
Phone
2022349119
Signed
2022-11-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Parisa Norouzi
Formed
2003
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
11
Independent Board Members
11
Employees
7
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Wegner Cpas Llp
Address
419 N LEE ST, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314-2301
Preparer
Glenn Miller CPA
Phone
7035190990
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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,634,512
Liabilities
$8,423
Net assets
$1,626,089
Revenue
$893,676
Expenses
$727,696
Net income
$165,980
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.68$0.08$3.61$1.70$1.39$0.31
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.37$0.05$3.32$2.58$1.29$1.29
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.05$0.02$2.03$1.25$0.84$0.41
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.63$0.01$1.63$0.89$0.73$0.17
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.47$0.01$1.47$0.88$0.64$0.24
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.26$0.03$1.23$0.91$0.70$0.21