Civic Intelligence

Start Empowerment Incorporated

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 82-4948443

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on Oct 31, 2025

Organization Profilestart-empowerment.org
14205 N MoPac ExpyAustin, TX 78728

(323) 610-2204

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

70th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 70% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

71st percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 71% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

86th percentile

38%

Higher net margin than 86% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

79th percentile

$1,200

Higher top officer pay than 79% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.3% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

93rd percentile

115%

Faster asset growth than 93% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

93rd percentile

134%

Faster revenue growth than 93% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets70th percentile

Assets

Up

$268,348

Up $143,806 (+115%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$261,234

Up $136,692 (+110%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$7,114

Up $7,114 from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue71st percentileNet Margin86th percentile

Revenue

Up

$362,590

Up $207,309 (+134%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$225,898

Up $158,450 (+235%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$136,692

Up $48,859 (+56%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth93rd percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2020: $801Liabilities 2020: $02020Assets 2023: $124,542Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $124,5422023Assets 2024: $268,348Liabilities 2024: $7,114Net Assets 2024: $261,2342024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$268,348
Liabilities$7,114
Net Assets$261,234
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth93rd percentile

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Revenue 2020: $8,000Expenses 2020: $5,198Net Income 2020: $2,8022020Revenue 2023: $155,281Expenses 2023: $67,448Net Income 2023: $87,8332023Revenue 2024: $362,590Expenses 2024: $225,898Net Income 2024: $136,6922024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$362,590
Expenses$225,898
Net Income$136,692
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Oct 31, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$362,590
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Start:Empowerment is a BIPOC-led non-profit at the nexus of climate education, solutions, and environmental justice with a mission to empower the youth of color to innovate, imagine, and build a just and sustainable future.

Start:Empowerment is a BIPOC-led nonprofit organization operating at the nexus of climate education and environmental justice, advancing community-driven initiatives that empower youth of color to innovate, imagine, and build a just and sustainable future.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$124,542$268,348▲ $143,806
Total Assets$124,542$268,348▲ $143,806
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$0$7,114▲ $7,114
Total Liabilities$0$7,114▲ $7,114
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$118,326$187,742▲ $69,416
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$6,216$73,492▲ $67,276
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$124,542$261,234▲ $136,692
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$124,542$268,348▲ $143,806
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay79th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Alexia LeclercqExecutive DirectorFT$1,200$1,200

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Osbourne Arthur BlakeDirector
Pratik RaghuDirector
Rev Lennox Yearwood JrDirector
Kiersten BlakeDirector of Operations
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$362,590
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$362,590
Change in Net Assets
$136,692
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$224,698
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,200
Total Fundraising Expense$244
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$177,636$18,182$0$195,818
Travel$3,475$4,810$0$8,285
Fees for Services Accounting$4,294$1,600$0$5,894
Fees for Services Legal$0$3,192$0$3,192
Office Expenses$2,024$179$244$2,447
Information Technology$2,039$230$0$2,269
Conferences and Meetings$1,365$235$0$1,600
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$1,200$0$0$1,200
Other Expenses$929$0$0$929
Advertising$144$152$0$296
All Other Expenses$200$85$0$285
Total Functional Expenses$196,686$28,968$244$225,898
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
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Start Empowerment Inc
EIN
82-4948443
Phone
3236102204
Address
14205 N MoPac Expy, Austin, TX 78728

Signing Officer

Name
Kiersten Blake
Title
Director of Operations
Phone
3236102204
Signed
2025-10-31
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Kiersten Blake
Formed
2020
Legal Domicile
TX
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
0
Volunteers
6

Preparer

Firm
John Vazzana CPA PLLC
Address
70 72nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209
Preparer
John Vazzana
Phone
7184911241
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 11B

“A qualified and authorized person shall complete the annual Form 990 informational return. The return shall be reviewed by the Director of Operations and then presented to all board members either via e-mail or by paper copy prior to its filing with the IRS.”

Pt VI, Line 12C

“A qualified and authorized person shall complete the annual Form 990 informational return. The return shall be reviewed by the Executive Director and then presented to all board members either via e-mail or by paper copy prior to its filing with the IRS.”

Pt VI, Line 15A

“The salaries of the officers, if any, shall be fixed by resolution of the board of directors. In all cases, any salaries received by officers of this organization shall be reasonable. All officer salaries shall be approved in advance in accordance with the organizations conflict of interest policy.”

Pt VI, Line 15B

“See Part VI, Line 15a”

Pt VI, Line 19

“The organization makes its Governing Documents, Conflicts of Interest Policy available to the public upon written request.”

Pt VI, Line 2

“Two board members have a family relationship”

Pt XII, Line 2C

“The independent members of the governance board assume responsibility for the oversight of the review of the financial statements and the selection of the independent accountant.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Project Managers 165873. 164673. 1200. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Other Consultants 29945. 12963. 16982. 0.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0A qualified and authorized person shall complete the annual Form 990 informational return. The return shall be reviewed by the Director of Operations and then presented to all board members either via e-mail or by paper copy prior to its filing with the IRS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1A qualified and authorized person shall complete the annual Form 990 informational return. The return shall be reviewed by the Executive Director and then presented to all board members either via e-mail or by paper copy prior to its filing with the IRS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The salaries of the officers, if any, shall be fixed by resolution of the board of directors. In all cases, any salaries received by officers of this organization shall be reasonable. All officer salaries shall be approved in advance in accordance with the organizations conflict of interest policy.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3See Part VI, Line 15a
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4The organization makes its Governing Documents, Conflicts of Interest Policy available to the public upon written request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Two board members have a family relationship
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6The independent members of the governance board assume responsibility for the oversight of the review of the financial statements and the selection of the independent accountant.
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2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$268,348
Liabilities
$7,114
Net assets
$261,234
Revenue
$362,590
Expenses
$225,898
Net income
$136,692
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.68$0.07$2.61$3.63$2.26$1.37
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.25$0.00$1.25$1.55$0.67$0.88
2020Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.01$0.00$0.08$0.05$0.03
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