Civic Intelligence

Empower Charter School

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 46-2073430

Jul 01, 2017 to Jun 30, 2018 • Filed on May 14, 2019

Organization ProfileWWW.EMPOWERCHARTER.ORG
2230 East Jewett StreetSan Diego, CA 92111-6013

(858) 292-1304

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

85th percentile

0.63x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 85% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

55th percentile

0.12x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 55% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

21st percentile

-9.5%

Higher net margin than 21% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

64th percentile

$90,840

Higher top officer pay than 64% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 5.9% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

5th percentile

-25%

Faster asset growth than 5% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

76th percentile

22%

Faster revenue growth than 76% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets85th percentile

Assets

Down

$304,499

Down $103,357 (-25%) from 2017

Net Assets

Down

$112,809

Down $147,591 (-57%) from 2017

Liabilities

Up

$191,690

Up $44,234 (+30%) from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue55th percentileNet Margin21st percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,550,487

Up $279,304 (+22%) from 2017

Expenses

Up

$1,698,078

Up $429,695 (+34%) from 2017

Net Income

Down

-$147,591

Down $150,391 (-5371%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth5th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2015: $613,527Liabilities 2015: $348,651Net Assets 2015: $264,8762015Assets 2016: $495,410Liabilities 2016: $237,810Net Assets 2016: $257,6002016Assets 2017: $407,856Liabilities 2017: $147,456Net Assets 2017: $260,4002017Assets 2018: $304,499Liabilities 2018: $191,690Net Assets 2018: $112,8092018Assets 2019: $305,550Liabilities 2019: $179,111Net Assets 2019: $126,4392019Assets 2020: $584,568Liabilities 2020: $389,126Net Assets 2020: $195,4422020Assets 2021: $454,313Liabilities 2021: $226,422Net Assets 2021: $227,8912021Assets 2022: $502,640Liabilities 2022: $411,923Net Assets 2022: $90,7172022Assets 2023: $1,033,423Liabilities 2023: $947,520Net Assets 2023: $85,9032023Assets 2024: $812,680Liabilities 2024: $703,880Net Assets 2024: $108,8002024Assets 2025: $731,394Liabilities 2025: $527,178Net Assets 2025: $204,2162025

Highlighted filing

2018

Assets$304,499
Liabilities$191,690
Net Assets$112,809
Open 2018 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth76th percentile

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

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2015: $1,184,260Expenses 2015: $919,384Net Income 2015: $264,8762015Revenue 2016: $1,281,012Expenses 2016: $1,275,388Net Income 2016: $5,6242016Revenue 2017: $1,271,183Expenses 2017: $1,268,383Net Income 2017: $2,8002017Revenue 2018: $1,550,487Expenses 2018: $1,698,078Net Income 2018: -$147,5912018Revenue 2019: $1,912,956Expenses 2019: $1,899,326Net Income 2019: $13,6302019Revenue 2020: $1,889,030Expenses 2020: $1,820,027Net Income 2020: $69,0032020Revenue 2021: $2,108,620Expenses 2021: $2,076,171Net Income 2021: $32,4492021Revenue 2022: $1,980,493Expenses 2022: $2,117,667Net Income 2022: -$137,1742022Revenue 2023: $2,923,851Expenses 2023: $2,928,665Net Income 2023: -$4,8142023Revenue 2024: $2,999,336Expenses 2024: $2,976,439Net Income 2024: $22,8972024Revenue 2025: $3,244,292Expenses 2025: $3,152,649Net Income 2025: $91,6432025

Highlighted filing

2018

Revenue$1,550,487
Expenses$1,698,078
Net Income-$147,591
Open 2018 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2017 to Jun 30, 2018
Signed
May 14, 2019
Return Version
2017v2.3
Gross Receipts
$1,550,487
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

We empower a generation of creative thinkers and effective communicators who lead healthy and fit lifestyles. Our caring school community provides students from all backgrounds with an educational experience that honors multilingualism, critical thinking, and fitness. Our students will explore and question in a writing-centered, creative, and collaborative learning environment

A charter school preparing children for the industries of the future.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Accounts Receivable$114,224$170,078▲ $55,854
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$142,880$47,707▼ $95,173
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$41,034$42,860▲ $1,826
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$109,718$36,084▼ $73,634
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$7,770-
Total Assets$407,856$304,499▼ $103,357
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$47,456$141,688▲ $94,232
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$100,000$50,002▼ $49,998
Total Liabilities$147,456$191,690▲ $44,234
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$260,400$87,809▼ $172,591
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets-$25,000-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$260,400$112,809▼ $147,591
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$407,856$304,499▼ $103,357

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$436$5,447-
Leasehold Improvements$35,648$236,937-
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay64th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Demetria Brown MedExec. DirectorFT$76,976$13,864$90,840

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Steven BaratteChair
Anna ViettryTrustee
Danielle BaldwinTrustee
James MeltonTrustee
Aarti PatelTrustee/instructional Asst.
Marisa AlvarezSecretary
Matthew Showley Mba CfpTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,519,003
Program Service Revenue
$30,369
Investment Income
$688
Other Revenue
$427
Change in Net Assets
$-147,591

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,550,487
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,550,487
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,550,487
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,067,667
Other Expenses$630,411
Total Fundraising Expense$1,746
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$516,843$249,113-$765,956
Occupancy$102,130$42,845-$144,975
Pension Plan Contributions$114,434--$114,434
Fees for Services Other$88,979$8,559-$97,538
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$90,840--$90,840
Depreciation Depletion$51,873$21,761-$73,634
Fees for Services Accounting$45,926$25,130-$71,056
Other Employee Benefits$39,583$17,419-$57,002
Payroll Taxes$19,502$19,933-$39,435
Office Expenses$14,301$5,999$1,746$22,046
Insurance$12,078$5,067-$17,145
Advertising-$14,000-$14,000
Conferences and Meetings-$12,891-$12,891
Fees for Services Legal$8,683$3,642-$12,325
Travel$8,277--$8,277
Other Expenses$20,542$4,700-$4,700
Information Technology$1,281$538-$1,819
Interest-$476-$476
Total Functional Expenses$1,252,957$443,375$1,746$1,698,078

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,698,078
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,698,078
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,698,078
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$0
Fundraising Gross Income$0
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
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
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
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 A, Line 8B

“There is no need to contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year because the organization does not have any committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

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

“The executive director will provide a copy of the form 990 to all board members for review and comment. Any necessary edits will be relayed to the tax preparer. Upon final approval by the executive director, the tax preparer will file the form 990 with the irs on behalf of the organization.”

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

“All board members and key employees of the organization are required to file an annual statement (ca form 700 statement of economic interest) in accordance with california code of regulations. The organization will review the conflict of interest policy and statements annually and when any new board members join.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“The board of directors will approve compensation of the executive director based on comparable data available from other public charter schools and school districts for individuals with similar responsibilities.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“All organizational documents are available upon request with some documents also available on the organization's website.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Empower Charter School
EIN
46-2073430
Phone
8582921304
Address
2230 EAST JEWETT STREET, SAN DIEGO, CA 92111-6013

Signing Officer

Name
Demetria Brown M Ed
Title
Executive Director
Phone
8582921304
Signed
2019-05-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
2012
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
30
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Christy White Associates
Address
348 OLIVE STREET, SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
Preparer
Christy White
Phone
6192708222
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“Management believes all of its significant tax positions would be upheld under examination; therefore, no provision for income tax has been recorded.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART X, LINE 2:
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IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE SCHOOL PUBLISHES ITS NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY WITHIN ITS CHARTER DOCUMENT. THE CHARTER DOCUMENT IS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE AND IS MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE ORGANIZATION IS A PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL WHICH OPERATES TUITION-FREE; THEREFORE, SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ARE NOT APPLICABLE.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA AS PART OF ITS OPERATION AS A PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 3
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THERE IS NO NEED TO CONTEMPORANEOUSLY DOCUMENT THE MEETINGS HELD OR WRITTEN ACTIONS UNDERTAKEN DURING THE YEAR BECAUSE THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT HAVE ANY COMMITTEES WITH AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WILL PROVIDE A COPY OF THE FORM 990 TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT. ANY NECESSARY EDITS WILL BE RELAYED TO THE TAX PREPARER. UPON FINAL APPROVAL BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, THE TAX PREPARER WILL FILE THE FORM 990 WITH THE IRS ON BEHALF OF THE ORGANIZATION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE REQUIRED TO FILE AN ANNUAL STATEMENT (CA FORM 700 STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTEREST) IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS. THE ORGANIZATION WILL REVIEW THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND STATEMENTS ANNUALLY AND WHEN ANY NEW BOARD MEMBERS JOIN.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL APPROVE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BASED ON COMPARABLE DATA AVAILABLE FROM OTHER PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SIMILAR RESPONSIBILITIES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4ALL ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST WITH SOME DOCUMENTS ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE.
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2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$304,499
Liabilities
$191,690
Net assets
$112,809
Revenue
$1,550,487
Expenses
$1,698,078
Net income
-$147,591
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.73$0.53$0.20$3.24$3.15$0.09
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.81$0.70$0.11$3.00$2.98$0.02
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.03$0.95$0.09$2.92$2.93$0.00
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.50$0.41$0.09$1.98$2.12$0.14
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.45$0.23$0.23$2.11$2.08$0.03
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.58$0.39$0.20$1.89$1.82$0.07
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.31$0.18$0.13$1.91$1.90$0.01
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.30$0.19$0.11$1.55$1.70$0.15
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.41$0.15$0.26$1.27$1.27$0.00
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.50$0.24$0.26$1.28$1.28$0.01
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.61$0.35$0.26$1.18$0.92$0.26