Civic Intelligence

Empowerment Works Inc

EIN 31-1796801 • 501(c)3 • Santa Barbara, CA

Profile

To improve the quality-of-life in the worlds most impoverished communities through the economic promotion and cultural empowerment of indigenous people. And to facilitate the exchange of critical information and introduce appropriate technology in the fields of healthcare,

1187 Coast Village Road STE 101Santa Barbara, CA 93108

emplowmentworks.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

18th percentile

0.00x

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

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

19th percentile

0.00x

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

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

44th percentile

1.8%

Higher net margin than 44% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

7th percentile

-24%

Faster asset growth than 7% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Revenue Growth

69th percentile

20%

Faster revenue growth than 69% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets18th percentile

Assets

Up

$127,537

Up $37,543 (+42%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$127,537

Up $37,543 (+42%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue19th percentileNet Margin44th percentile

Revenue

Up

$2,042,363

Up $1,998,562 (+4563%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$2,004,820

Up $1,827,723 (+1032%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$37,543

Up $170,839 (+128%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth7th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2011: $18,730Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $18,7302011Assets 2012: $40,044Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $40,0442012Assets 2013: $56,026Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $56,0262013Assets 2014: $120,124Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $120,1242014Assets 2015: $61,710Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $61,7102015Assets 2016: $82,582Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $82,5822016Assets 2017: $72,859Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $72,8592017Assets 2018: $47,012Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $47,0122018Assets 2019: $46,872Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $46,8722019Assets 2020: $91,268Liabilities 2020: $1Net Assets 2020: $91,2672020Assets 2021: $242,705Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $242,7052021Assets 2022: $223,290Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $223,2902022Assets 2023: $89,994Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $89,9942023Assets 2024: $127,537Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $127,5372024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$127,537
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$127,537
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth69th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2011: $95,539Expenses 2011: $91,132Net Income 2011: $4,4072011Revenue 2012: $167,982Expenses 2012: $148,403Net Income 2012: $19,5792012Revenue 2013: $322,054Expenses 2013: $306,072Net Income 2013: $15,9822013Revenue 2014: $453,849Expenses 2014: $387,553Net Income 2014: $66,2962014Revenue 2015: $838,583Expenses 2015: $896,997Net Income 2015: -$58,4142015Revenue 2016: $1,394,569Expenses 2016: $1,373,697Net Income 2016: $20,8722016Revenue 2017: $756,203Expenses 2017: $765,926Net Income 2017: -$9,7232017Revenue 2018: $1,880,535Expenses 2018: $1,906,382Net Income 2018: -$25,8472018Revenue 2019: $139,850Expenses 2019: $139,990Net Income 2019: -$1402019Revenue 2020: $640,023Expenses 2020: $595,628Net Income 2020: $44,3952020Revenue 2021: $1,154,866Expenses 2021: $1,003,428Net Income 2021: $151,4382021Revenue 2022: $1,411,586Expenses 2022: $1,431,001Net Income 2022: -$19,4152022Revenue 2023: $43,801Expenses 2023: $177,097Net Income 2023: -$133,2962023Revenue 2024: $2,042,363Expenses 2024: $2,004,820Net Income 2024: $37,5432024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$2,042,363
Expenses$2,004,820
Net Income$37,543
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$127,537
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$127,537
Revenue
$2,042,363
Expenses
$2,004,820
Net income
$37,543
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.13$0.00$0.13$2.04$2.00$0.04
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.09$0.00$0.09$0.04$0.18$0.13
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.22$0.00$0.22$1.41$1.43$0.02
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.24$0.00$0.24$1.15$1.00$0.15
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.09$0.00$0.09$0.64$0.60$0.04
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.05$0.00$0.05$0.14$0.14$0.00
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.05$0.00$0.05$1.88$1.91$0.03
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.07$0.00$0.07$0.76$0.77$0.01
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.08$0.00$0.08$1.39$1.37$0.02
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.06$0.00$0.06$0.84$0.90$0.06
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.12$0.00$0.12$0.45$0.39$0.07
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.06$0.00$0.06$0.32$0.31$0.02
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.04$0.00$0.04$0.17$0.15$0.02
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.02$0.00$0.02$0.10$0.09$0.00
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 15, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$2,042,363
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To improve the quality of life in the worlds most impoverished communities through the economic promotion and cultural empowerment of indigenous people. And to facilitate the exchange of critical information and introduce appropriate technology in the fields of healthcare, sustainable agriculture, environmental stewardship, renewable energy, education and youth development.

To improve the quality-of-life in the worlds most impoverished communities through the economic promotion and cultural empowerment of indigenous people. And to facilitate the exchange of critical information and introduce appropriate technology in the fields of healthcare,

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$45,994$83,537▲ $37,543
Intangible Assets$44,000$44,000→ $0
Total Assets$89,994$127,537▲ $37,543
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$89,994$127,537▲ $37,543
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$89,994$127,537▲ $37,543
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$89,994$127,537▲ $37,543
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Anu KeshavanBoard Member
Linlin WillisBoard Member
Olesia ChikunovaBoard Member
Steven SiegalBoard Member
Melanie St JamesExecutive Director
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$2,042,363
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$37,543
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$2,004,820
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Expenses$1,997,162--$1,997,162
Fees for Services Accounting-$5,525-$5,525
Office Expenses$792--$792
Total Functional Expenses$1,999,295$5,525$0$2,004,820
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
Backup withholding compliance
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

“PDF copies are sent to all board members for their approval and discussion”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“Upon request”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Empowerment Works Inc
EIN
31-1796801
In Care Of
% Melanie St James
Phone
5104353204
Address
1187 Coast Village Road STE 101, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Signing Officer

Name
Melanie St James
Title
Executive Director
Phone
4159671711
Signed
2025-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Melanie St James
Formed
2001
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Paul E Forsythe III CPA
Address
999 Riverview Drive STE 201, Totowa, NJ 07512-1165
Preparer
Paul E Forsythe
Phone
2012452661
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Amended return information

“Previous return did not have schedule B attachment”

List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11G

“Consultants”

List of other expenses Part IX line 24E

“Theft of bank funds”

General explanation attachment

“To improve the quality-of-life in the worlds most impoverished communities through the economic promotion and cultural empowerment of indigenous people. And to facilitate the exchange of critical information and introduce appropriate technology in the fields of healthcare, sustainable agriculture, environmental stewardship, renewable energy, education and youth development.”

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