Empower Hope USA

“Robert cook and jiana wynde-mead review the form 990, and take it to the board of directors to get a majority vote before being filed.”

“Activities of officers and directors are reviewed annually by independent members of the board of directors.”

“The unpaid president (bob cook) reviews and approves the compensation of all paid employees.”

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are made available to the public upon request.”

“The following amendments were made to the 2021 form 990: 1. Increased contributions received from 344,895 to 554,395 on form 990 part vii line 1f (which impacted schedule a part ii). 2. Added prior period adjustment of 338,700 (form 990 part xi line 8) to reclassify a loan from officer to charitable contributions. Updated loan from officer on form 990 part x line 22(b) and schedule l part ii, and updated historical contributions on schedule a part ii line 1 for years 2018, 2019, and 2020. 3. Amended line 5 of schedule a part ii (portion of contributions that exceed 2% of line 11f) for the increased 2021 contributions and the prior period adjustment. 4. Added schedule b contributors. 5. Updated officer compensation on form 990 part vii and form 990 part ix line 5 (and adjusted other salaries and wages on line 7). 6. Updated form 990 part vi line 15a to "yes- and added explanation on how top management compensation is determined. 7. Updated form 990 part iv line 14a to "no" as the organization does not maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the u.s.”

“The vision of empower hope is to give a face to the invisible; those living in slums and impoverished communities. The tembea nami generational mentorship model equips young adults to empower the next generation through equality, education, and entrepreneurship. The ultimate aim is to transform lives and revitalize communities.”

“Tembea nami jua kusoma - an after school reading program where teachers help children struggling with their reading catch up to their peers. Mentoring - mentors give life skills training and ongoing leadership development. Program highlights: 1. Huho adventure camp - for children 2. Vuka rite passage camp - teen girls provided with a high school education 3. Young adults received leadership and mentorship training 4. Students received post graduate education 5. Jua kusoma after school reading program at cheleta primary school 6. Various community outreach programs”