Civic Intelligence

Empower Charter School

990 • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 46-2073430

Jul 01, 2021 to Jun 30, 2022 • Filed on Mar 03, 2023

Organization ProfileWWW.EMPOWERCHARTER.ORG
6484 Linda Vista RoadSan Diego, CA 92111

(858) 292-1304

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

91st percentile

0.82x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

67th percentile

0.21x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 67% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

24th percentile

-6.9%

Higher net margin than 24% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$135,563

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 6.8% of source-year revenue.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

67th percentile

11%

Faster asset growth than 67% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

31st percentile

-6.1%

Faster revenue growth than 31% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets91st percentile

Assets

Up

$502,640

Up $48,327 (+11%) from 2021

Net Assets

Down

$90,717

Down $137,174 (-60%) from 2021

Liabilities

Up

$411,923

Up $185,501 (+82%) from 2021

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue67th percentileNet Margin24th percentile

Revenue

Down

$1,980,493

Down $128,127 (-6.1%) from 2021

Expenses

Up

$2,117,667

Up $41,496 (+2.0%) from 2021

Net Income

Down

-$137,174

Down $169,623 (-523%) from 2021

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth67th 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

2022

Assets$502,640
Liabilities$411,923
Net Assets$90,717
Open 2022 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth31st 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

2022

Revenue$1,980,493
Expenses$2,117,667
Net Income-$137,174
Open 2022 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2021 to Jun 30, 2022
Signed
Mar 3, 2023
Return Version
2021v4.2
Gross Receipts
$1,980,493
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$255,449$292,760▲ $37,311
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$89,603$119,393▲ $29,790
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$76,824$61,504▼ $15,320
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$15,253$15,176▼ $77
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$17,184$13,807▼ $3,377
Total Assets$454,313$502,640▲ $48,327
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$82,711$262,673▲ $179,962
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$143,711$149,250▲ $5,539
Total Liabilities$226,422$411,923▲ $185,501
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$227,891$90,717▼ $137,174
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$227,891$90,717▼ $137,174
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$454,313$502,640▲ $48,327

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$0$272,585$272,585
Equipment$15,176$12,993$28,169
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Demetria Brown MedExecutive DirectorFT$106,416$29,147$135,563

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Steven BaratteChair
Conni CampbellTrustee
Rose CeballosTrustee
Cristina MetcalfSecretary
Anna ViettryTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Ymca Of San DiegoAfter School Care3708 RUFFIN ROAD, San Diego, CA 92123$129,547
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,948,259
Program Service Revenue
$5,422
Investment Income
$619
Other Revenue
$26,193
All Other Contributions
$29,805
Change in Net Assets
$-137,174

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,980,493
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,980,493
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,980,493
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,435,003
Other Expenses$682,664
Total Fundraising Expense$3,177
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$822,639$118,870-$941,509
Pension Plan Contributions$209,122$328-$209,450
Other Employee Benefits$105,371$13,387-$118,758
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$113,031--$113,031
Fees for Services Accounting-$74,271-$74,271
Occupancy$69,788$2,415-$72,203
Fees for Services Other$19,853$31,429$3,177$54,459
Payroll Taxes$41,214$11,041-$52,255
Office Expenses$8,135$41,348-$49,483
Advertising-$36,661-$36,661
Other Expenses$35,020$16,388-$35,020
Fees for Services Legal-$25,272-$25,272
Information Technology-$23,091-$23,091
Insurance-$12,705-$12,705
Travel$8,484--$8,484
Depreciation Depletion$3,933--$3,933
Total Functional Expenses$1,707,284$407,206$3,177$2,117,667

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,117,667
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,117,667
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,117,667
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
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 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
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
6484 LINDA VISTA ROAD, SAN DIEGO, CA 92111
Doing Business As
Empower Lanugage Academy

Signing Officer

Name
Demetria Brown M Ed
Title
Executive Director
Phone
8582921304
Signed
2023-03-03
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Executive Director
Formed
2012
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
30
Volunteers
5

Preparer

Firm
Christy White Associates
Address
348 OLIVE STREET, SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
Preparer
Marcy Kearney
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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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.
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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.
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2022 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$502,640
Liabilities
$411,923
Net assets
$90,717
Revenue
$1,980,493
Expenses
$2,117,667
Net income
-$137,174
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