Civic Intelligence

District of Columbia Grassroots

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 27-2623232

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Nov 12, 2024

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

34th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 34% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

32nd percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 32% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

90th percentile

50%

Higher net margin than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

80th percentile

$137,490

Higher top officer pay than 80% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 5.3% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

91st percentile

64%

Faster asset growth than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

92nd percentile

107%

Faster revenue growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets34th percentile

Assets

Up

$3,373,209

Up $1,320,500 (+64%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$3,320,241

Up $1,288,827 (+63%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$52,968

Up $31,673 (+149%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue32nd percentileNet Margin90th percentile

Revenue

Up

$2,580,951

Up $1,335,461 (+107%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$1,292,124

Up $451,959 (+54%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$1,288,827

Up $883,502 (+218%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth91st 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

2023

Assets$3,373,209
Liabilities$52,968
Net Assets$3,320,241
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth92nd 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

2023

Revenue$2,580,951
Expenses$1,292,124
Net Income$1,288,827
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Nov 12, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$2,580,951
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 build the power of dc residents through resident-led community organizing to advance racial, economic, and environmental justice.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$0$2,175,389▲ $2,175,389
Pledges and Grants Receivable$617,428$1,190,070▲ $572,642
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,432,531$5,000▼ $1,427,531
Total Assets$2,052,709$3,373,209▲ $1,320,500
Other Assets Total$2,750$2,750→ $0
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$21,295$52,968▲ $31,673
Total Liabilities$21,295$52,968▲ $31,673
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$642,825$1,794,597▲ $1,151,772
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,388,589$1,525,644▲ $137,055
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,031,414$3,320,241▲ $1,288,827
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,052,709$3,373,209▲ $1,320,500
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay80th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Parisa NorouziExecutive DirectorFT$126,849$10,641$137,490

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Dr Sabiyha PrincePresident
Leslie FieldsVice President
David PomsDirector
Michelle LevereDirector
Pedro CruzDirector
Rev Julianne RobertsonDirector
Rev Wanda ThompsonDirector
Laura FuchsSecretary
Louis PerwienTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,559,329
Program Service Revenue
$16,612
Investment Income
$3,210
Other Revenue
$1,800
All Other Contributions
$2,396,329
Change in Net Assets
$1,288,827

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$30,523Fair Market Value
Total Noncash Contributions1$30,523-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,580,951
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,580,951
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,580,951
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$670,965
Other Expenses$529,266
Total Fundraising Expense$67,240
Professional Fundraising Fees$46,893
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$45,000

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$270,966$135,640$3,761$410,367
Fees for Services Other$207,259$37,007$600$244,866
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$90,785$45,445$1,260$137,490
Office Expenses$69,820$36,212$2,329$108,361
Other Employee Benefits$46,525$23,290$645$70,460
Payroll Taxes$32,948$16,493$457$49,898
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$46,893$46,893
Grants to Domestic Orgs$45,000--$45,000
Occupancy$29,622$14,828$412$44,862
Fees for Services Accounting$500$38,880-$39,380
All Other Expenses$4,699$16,207$9,219$30,125
Conferences and Meetings$14,048$6,614$1,348$22,010
Information Technology$11,540$5,777$160$17,477
Insurance$6,098$3,052$85$9,235
Travel$3,457$5,447$46$8,950
Fees for Services Legal-$4,000-$4,000
Pension Plan Contributions$1,816$909$25$2,750
Total Functional Expenses$835,083$389,801$67,240$1,292,124

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,292,124
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,292,124
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,292,124
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Coalition for Environmentally Safe Communities IncHerndon, VA501(c)(3)General Support$45,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$46,893
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
Yes
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 4

“The organization updated its bylaws to reflect a name change. The organization changed its name from district of columbia grassroots empowerment project, inc. To empower dc.”

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
Empower Dc
EIN
27-2623232
Phone
2022349119
Address
1419 V STREET NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009

Signing Officer

Name
Parisa Norouzi
Title
Executive Director
Phone
2022349119
Signed
2024-11-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Parisa Norouzi
Formed
2003
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
10
Volunteers
25

Preparer

Firm
Wegner Cpas Llp
Address
419 N LEE ST, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314-2301
Preparer
Glenn Miller CPA
Phone
7035190990
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Media, communications, and graphic design: program service expenses 15,093. Management and general expenses 10,636. Fundraising expenses 300. Total expenses 26,029. Honorariums and fees: program service expenses 1,500. Management and general expenses 1,500. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,000. Outreach workers: program service expenses 63,669. Management and general expenses 3,250. Fundraising expenses 300. Total expenses 67,219. Staff development and training: program service expenses 295. Management and general expenses 9,621. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 9,916. Other contract services: program service expenses 126,702. Management and general expenses 12,000. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 138,702.”

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IRS990/OfficerMailingAddressInd00
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IRS990/Organization501c3Ind0X
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IRS990/OtherAssetsTotalGrp/EOYAmt02750
IRS990/OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt00
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IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0270966
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IRS990/PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/FundraisingAmt0457
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt016493
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt032948
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt049898
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/FundraisingAmt025
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0909
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt01816
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/TotalAmt02750
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/BOYAmt0617428
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt01190070
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd00
IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm0PARISA NOROUZI
IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd01
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IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc0PROGRAM FEES
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IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt016612
IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd00
IRS990/PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt01230890
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd00
IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt00
IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt02000
IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt0391318
IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt02400
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt010200
IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt0405325
IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt0411587
IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt0840165
IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt037260
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt01245490
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd00
IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt01288827
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd01
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd00
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
IRS990/RentalIncomeOrLossGrp/RealAmt01800
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd00
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd00
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
IRS990/RevenueAmt016612
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/BOYAmt00
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/EOYAmt02175389
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt02651339
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt01230890
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0879882
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0849381
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0885337
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/TotalAmt06496829
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt05010
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt04400
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt04031
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt019945
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt08966
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/TotalAmt042352
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt054897
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomePYPct00.00850
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY170Pct00.67870
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY509Pct00.97420
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal170Amt04437964
IRS990ScheduleA/SubstantialContributorsTotAmt02058865
IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt02651339
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt01230890
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0879882
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0849381
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0885337
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt06496829
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt06539181
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine10RESTRICTED
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IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt0RESTRICTED
IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotReportedAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesSubtotalAmt01292124
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueSubtotalAmt02580951
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt01292124
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt02580951
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt02580951
IRS990ScheduleD/TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt01292124
IRS990ScheduleG/AgrmtProfFundraisingActyInd01
IRS990ScheduleG/EmailSolicitationsInd0X
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/ActivityTxt0FUNDRAISING CONSULTANT
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/FundraiserControlOfFundsInd00
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/GrossReceiptsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/NetToOrganizationAmt0-46893
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/OrganizationBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0FOCUS FUNDRAISING LLC
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/RetainedByContractorAmt046893
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt04800 WESTERN AVE
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/USAddress/CityNm0BETHESDA
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0MD
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/USAddress/ZIPCd020816
IRS990ScheduleG/InPersonSolicitationsInd0X
IRS990ScheduleG/LicensedStatesCd0DC
IRS990ScheduleG/MailSolicitationsInd0X
IRS990ScheduleG/SolicitationOfGovtGrantsInd0X
IRS990ScheduleG/SolicitationOfNonGovtGrantsInd0X
IRS990ScheduleG/SpecialFundraisingEventsInd0X
IRS990ScheduleG/TotalNetToOrganizationAmt0-46893
IRS990ScheduleG/TotalRetainedByContractorsAmt046893
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantRecordsMaintainedInd01
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt045000
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/IRCSectionDesc0501(C)(3)
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/NonCashAssistanceAmt00
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt0GENERAL SUPPORT
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0COALITION FOR ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE COMMUNITIES INC
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientEIN0522129256
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt012037 HEATHER DOWN DR
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/CityNm0HERNDON
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0VA
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/ZIPCd020170
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0EMPOWER DC SERVES AS THE LEAD ORGANIZATION IN DC FOR THE 100% RENEWABLE AND EQUITABLE CITIES PROGRAM, A NATIONAL LEVEL PROGRAM COORDINATED BY RACEFORWARD. FOR THIS PROGRAM, THE DC TEAM CONSISTS OF EMPOWER DC, DC FISCAL POLICY INSTITUTE (DCFPI) AND DC SOLAR UNITED NEIGHBORS (DCSUN). EMPOWER DC MONITORS THE APPROPRIATE USE OF FUNDS BY DCFPI AND DCSUN BY MAINTAINING REGULAR COMMUNICATION FOR THE PURPOSES OF COLLABORATION AND COORDINATION AMONG THE GROUPS, AND COLLECTING DATA WHICH INFORMS REPORTS TO THE FUNDER.
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART I, LINE 2:
IRS990ScheduleI/Total501c3OrgCnt01
IRS990ScheduleI/TotalOtherOrgCnt00
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd00
IRS990ScheduleM/AnyPropertyThatMustBeHeldInd00
IRS990ScheduleM/Form8283ReceivedCnt00
IRS990ScheduleM/ReviewProcessUnusualNCGiftsInd00
IRS990ScheduleM/SecuritiesPubliclyTradedGrp/ContributionCnt01
IRS990ScheduleM/SecuritiesPubliclyTradedGrp/MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt0FAIR MARKET VALUE
IRS990ScheduleM/SecuritiesPubliclyTradedGrp/NonCashCheckboxInd0X
IRS990ScheduleM/SecuritiesPubliclyTradedGrp/NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt030523
IRS990ScheduleM/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION IS REPORTING THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS IN COLUMN (B).
IRS990ScheduleM/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART I, COLUMN (B):
IRS990ScheduleM/ThirdPartiesUsedInd00
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION UPDATED ITS BYLAWS TO REFLECT A NAME CHANGE. THE ORGANIZATION CHANGED ITS NAME FROM DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA GRASSROOTS EMPOWERMENT PROJECT, INC. TO EMPOWER DC.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE ORGANIZATION HAS MEMBERS WHO HOLD THE RESPONSIBILITY OF ELECTING OFFICERS AND APPROVE ANY NECESSARY CHANGES TO THE BYLAWS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE ORGANIZATION HAS MEMBERS WHO ANNUALLY ELECT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4BOARD DISCLOSURES ARE PROVIDED ANNUALLY TO THE BOARD MEMBERS TO REVIEW FOR ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5ALL COMPENSATION AGREEMENTS WITH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6COPIES OF THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE PROVIDED UPON RECEIVING A WRITTEN REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7MEDIA, COMMUNICATIONS, AND GRAPHIC DESIGN: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 15,093. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 10,636. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 300. TOTAL EXPENSES 26,029. HONORARIUMS AND FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,500. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 1,500. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 3,000. OUTREACH WORKERS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 63,669. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 3,250. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 300. TOTAL EXPENSES 67,219. STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 295. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 9,621. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 9,916. OTHER CONTRACT SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 126,702. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 12,000. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 138,702.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C

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Displayed year

2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$3,373,209
Liabilities
$52,968
Net assets
$3,320,241
Revenue
$2,580,951
Expenses
$1,292,124
Net income
$1,288,827
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