Civic Intelligence

Empowered to Connect Inc.

EIN 82-4696410 • 501(c)3 • Cordova, TN

Pub. 78 Eligible

Profile

Empowered to connect supports foster and adoptive families impacted by trauma by providing trauma-informed training, education and resources, and by equipping local organizations, schools, nonprofits and community partners with healing-centered, trauma-responsive strategies.

PO Box 102Cordova, TN 38108

empoweredtoconnect.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

90th percentile

0.78x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 90% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

44th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 44% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

18th percentile

-14%

Higher net margin than 18% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

83rd percentile

$151,800

Higher top officer pay than 83% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 11.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

3rd percentile

-77%

Faster asset growth than 3% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

14th percentile

-23%

Faster revenue growth than 14% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets90th percentile

Assets

Down

$87,152

Down $292,468 (-77%) from 2024

Liabilities

Down

$67,607

Down $98,867 (-59%) from 2024

Net Assets

Down

$19,545

Down $193,601 (-91%) from 2024

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue44th percentileNet Margin18th percentile

Revenue

Down

$1,382,384

Down $420,984 (-23%) from 2024

Expenses

Down

$1,575,985

Down $411,472 (-21%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

-$193,601

Down $9,512 (-5.2%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth3rd percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2018: $45,868Liabilities 2018: $59,7952018Assets 2019: $13,202Liabilities 2019: $12,733Net Assets 2019: $4692019Assets 2020: $89,257Liabilities 2020: $67,489Net Assets 2020: $21,7682020Assets 2021: $288,318Liabilities 2021: $36,987Net Assets 2021: $251,3312021Assets 2022: $205,613Liabilities 2022: $49,485Net Assets 2022: $156,1282022Assets 2023: $571,089Liabilities 2023: $173,854Net Assets 2023: $397,2352023Assets 2024: $379,620Liabilities 2024: $166,474Net Assets 2024: $213,1462024Assets 2025: $87,152Liabilities 2025: $67,607Net Assets 2025: $19,5452025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$87,152
Liabilities$67,607
Net Assets$19,545
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth14th percentile

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

$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2018: $17,296Expenses 2018: $31,223Net Income 2018: -$13,9272018Revenue 2019: $550,651Expenses 2019: $596,050Net Income 2019: -$45,3992019Revenue 2020: $659,941Expenses 2020: $638,642Net Income 2020: $21,2992020Revenue 2021: $1,184,047Expenses 2021: $954,484Net Income 2021: $229,5632021Revenue 2022: $1,209,384Expenses 2022: $1,304,587Net Income 2022: -$95,2032022Revenue 2023: $1,868,120Expenses 2023: $1,627,013Net Income 2023: $241,1072023Revenue 2024: $1,803,368Expenses 2024: $1,987,457Net Income 2024: -$184,0892024Revenue 2025: $1,382,384Expenses 2025: $1,575,985Net Income 2025: -$193,6012025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$1,382,384
Expenses$1,575,985
Net Income-$193,601
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$87,152
Liabilities
$67,607
Net assets
$19,545
Revenue
$1,382,384
Expenses
$1,575,985
Net income
-$193,601
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.09$0.07$0.02$1.38$1.58$0.19
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.38$0.17$0.21$1.80$1.99$0.18
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.57$0.17$0.40$1.87$1.63$0.24
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.21$0.05$0.16$1.21$1.30$0.10
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.29$0.04$0.25$1.18$0.95$0.23
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.09$0.07$0.02$0.66$0.64$0.02
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.01$0.01$0.00$0.55$0.60$0.05
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.05$0.06$0.02$0.03$0.01
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025
Signed
Jan 13, 2026
Return Version
2024v5.5
Gross Receipts
$1,501,577
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Empowered to connect supports foster and adoptive families impacted by trauma by providing trauma-informed training, education and resources, and by equipping local organizations, schools, nonprofits and community partners with healing-centered, trauma-responsive strategies.

To serve families needing mental health support through the work of our center as well as train, resource and support local organizations, nonprofits and schools by helping equip their staff and volunteers with trauma informed and responsive strategies.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$122,628$0▼ $122,628
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$167,390$85,969▼ $81,421
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$2,577$1,183▼ $1,394
Total Assets$379,620$87,152▼ $292,468
Other Assets Total$87,025$0▼ $87,025
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$98,543$0▼ $98,543
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$67,931$67,607▼ $324
Total Liabilities$166,474$67,607▼ $98,867
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$213,146$19,545▼ $193,601
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$213,146$19,545▼ $193,601
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$379,620$87,152▼ $292,468
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay83rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Mark OttingerExecutive DirectorFT$126,591$25,209$151,800

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Claude RussChairman of the Board
Amy MonroeBoard Member
Brandon EdgersonBoard Member
Carissa WoodwykBoard Member
Dr Katherine BlackneyBoard Member
Dr Lauren BurgeBoard Member
Dr Lekha SamuelSecretary
Benjamin GrangerTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,101,144
Program Service Revenue
$400,433
Investment Income
$-119,193
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,101,144
Change in Net Assets
$-193,601

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,382,384
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$119,193
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,501,577
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,382,384
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,050,031
Other Expenses$525,954
Total Fundraising Expense$131,794
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$355,413$284,331$71,082$710,826
Fees for Services Other$197,336--$197,336
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$68,768$55,014$13,754$137,536
Other Employee Benefits$62,479$49,983$12,495$124,957
Payroll Taxes$33,143$26,514$6,629$66,286
Payments to Affiliates$54,569--$54,569
Information Technology$35,371$3,930-$39,301
Occupancy$32,747$3,639-$36,386
Fees for Services Accounting-$33,103-$33,103
Travel$28,283--$28,283
Advertising--$26,791$26,791
Office Expenses$23,065$2,563-$25,628
Conferences and Meetings$10,013$10,013-$20,026
Insurance$13,772$1,530-$15,302
Pension Plan Contributions$5,213$4,170$1,043$10,426
All Other Expenses$9,705--$9,705
Fees for Services Legal$8,041--$8,041
Other Expenses$4,658--$4,658
Depreciation Depletion-$3,435-$3,435
Total Functional Expenses$965,966$478,225$131,794$1,575,985

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,695,178
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,575,985
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,575,985
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$119,193
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$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 2

“Tona ottinger serves as program director of the organization. She is the spouse of the executive director, mark ottinger.”

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

“A copy of the 990 was provided to the executive director and board prior to filing.”

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

“Any conflicts of interest are addressed by the executive director and board once noted.”

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

“The board of directors reviews and approves all management compensation.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18

“Form 1023 and 990 are available at the organization's offices upon request.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“All organizational documents are available at the organization's offices upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Empowered to Connect
EIN
82-4696410
Phone
9016141902
Address
PO BOX 102, CORDOVA, TN 38108

Signing Officer

Name
Mark Ottinger
Title
Executive Director
Phone
9012300082
Signed
2026-01-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Mark Ottinger
Formed
2018
Legal Domicile
Tn
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
27
Volunteers
189

Preparer

Firm
Henderson Hutcherson & Mccullough Pllc
Address
1755 KIRBY PARKWAY SUITE 200, MEMPHIS, TN 38120
Preparer
Jon Paul Davis CPA
Phone
9016834234
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Consulting: program service expenses 17,018. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 17,018. Mfcc and etci counseling services: program service expenses 173,833. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 173,833. Other: program service expenses 6,485. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 6,485.”

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C

“The board of directors selects the auditor and monitors the audit process.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“The organization follows the guidance of fasb asc subtopic 740-10, income taxes. Based on its evaluation, the organization has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions requiring recognition in its financial statements. The organization's evaluation was performed for the tax years ended september 30, 2022 through september 30, 2025. These are the years which remain subject to examination by major tax jurisdictions as of the year ended september 30, 2025.”

PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Loss on property and equipment 119,193.”

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Loss on property and equipment 119,193.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION FOLLOWS THE GUIDANCE OF FASB ASC SUBTOPIC 740-10, INCOME TAXES. BASED ON ITS EVALUATION, THE ORGANIZATION HAS CONCLUDED THAT THERE ARE NO SIGNIFICANT UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS REQUIRING RECOGNITION IN ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION'S EVALUATION WAS PERFORMED FOR THE TAX YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2025. THESE ARE THE YEARS WHICH REMAIN SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY MAJOR TAX JURISDICTIONS AS OF THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2025.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1LOSS ON PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT 119,193.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2LOSS ON PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT 119,193.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART X, LINE 2:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
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IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/PersonNm0MARK OTTINGER
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/TitleTxt0EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0TONA OTTINGER SERVES AS PROGRAM DIRECTOR OF THE ORGANIZATION. SHE IS THE SPOUSE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MARK OTTINGER.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1A COPY OF THE 990 WAS PROVIDED TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND BOARD PRIOR TO FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE ADDRESSED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND BOARD ONCE NOTED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS AND APPROVES ALL MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4FORM 1023 AND 990 ARE AVAILABLE AT THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICES UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5ALL ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICES UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6CONSULTING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 17,018. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 17,018. MFCC AND ETCI COUNSELING SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 173,833. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 173,833. OTHER: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 6,485. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 6,485.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SELECTS THE AUDITOR AND MONITORS THE AUDIT PROCESS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
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