Civic Intelligence

You Are the Power Foundation

EIN 92-1481708 • 501(c)3 • Myrtle Beach, SC

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N Coverage

Profile

You Are The Power is a network of grassroots activists geared towards identifying single-issue items in their communities to impact change.

PO Box 70315Myrtle Beach, SC 29572

https: www.youarethepower.net

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

59th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

61st percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

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

Net Margin

60th percentile

7.2%

Higher net margin than 60% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

99th percentile

$86,400

Higher top officer pay than 99% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 25.2% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

75th percentile

18%

Faster asset growth than 75% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

79th percentile

31%

Faster revenue growth than 79% of similar nonprofits.

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

Assets

Up

$157,915

Up $24,592 (+18%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$157,915

Up $24,592 (+18%) from 2023

Revenue

Up

$343,235

Up $81,325 (+31%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$318,643

Up $190,056 (+148%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$24,592

Down $108,731 (-82%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2023: $133,323Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $133,3232023Assets 2024: $157,915Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $157,9152024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$157,915
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$157,915

Operations Trend

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Revenue 2023: $261,910Expenses 2023: $128,587Net Income 2023: $133,3232023Revenue 2024: $343,235Expenses 2024: $318,643Net Income 2024: $24,5922024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$343,235
Expenses$318,643
Net Income$24,592

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 17, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$343,235
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

You Are The Power is a network of grassroots activists geared towards identifying single-issue items in their communities to impact change.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$133,323$157,915▲ $24,592
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$0$0→ $0
Accounts Receivable$0$0→ $0
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$0$0→ $0
Pledges and Grants Receivable$0$0→ $0
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn$0$0→ $0
Receivables From Officers Etc$0$0→ $0
Investments Other Securities$0$0→ $0
Investments Program Related$0$0→ $0
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$0$0→ $0
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$0→ $0
Intangible Assets$0$0→ $0
Inventories for Sale or Use$0$0→ $0
Loans From Officers Directors$0$0→ $0
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$133,323$157,915▲ $24,592
Other Assets Total$0$0→ $0
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$0$0→ $0
Grants Payable$0$0→ $0
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$0$0→ $0
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$0$0→ $0
Other Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Deferred Revenue$0$0→ $0
Escrow Account Liability$0$0→ $0
Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$133,323$157,915▲ $24,592
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$0$0→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$133,323$157,915▲ $24,592
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$133,323$157,915▲ $24,592
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Spike CohenCEOFT$86,400$86,400
Myra MatejkaSecretaryPT$54,920$54,920
Robert S Johnston lllTreasurerPT$30,000$30,000
Ryan RalstonVolunteer DirectorPT$19,448$19,448
Brian LambrechtSpecial Projects DirectorPT$15,600$15,600
Ciara MatheySocial Media and Training DirectorPT$11,077$11,077

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jeni FloydVideo and Graphics Engineer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$327,855
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$15,380
All Other Contributions
$327,855
Change in Net Assets
$24,592
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$241,795
Other Expenses$76,848
Total Fundraising Expense$25,056
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$73,717$72,547$25,056$171,320
Other Salaries and Wages$70,475$0$0$70,475
Information Technology$39,125$0$0$39,125
Travel$23,152$0$0$23,152
Office Expenses$0$5,883$0$5,883
Advertising$4,055$1,175$0$5,230
Conferences and Meetings$439$0$0$439
Other Expenses$0$277$0$277
All Other Expenses$201$39$0$240
Total Functional Expenses$213,230$80,357$25,056$318,643
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
Gaming Direct Expenses$0
Gaming Gross Income$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Disqualified Persons$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Part VI, Section A, Line 8B

n a

Part VI, line 9

| Name of the person:, Address of the person:| Robert Johnston, P. O. Box 1633, Bel Air, MD, 21014| Myra Matejka, 7005 1st Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52405|

Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

No review was or will be conducted

Part VI, Section C, Line 19

No documents available to the public

Part VII,line 1

| Explanation:| Spike Cohens compensation was paid to his corporation SpikeCohen.Com Inc..

Part VII,line 6D

| Explanation:| Jeni Floyd earned $11,250 in 2024.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
You Are The Power Foundation
EIN
92-1481708
Address
PO Box 70315, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572

Signing Officer

Name
Robert Johnston
Title
Treasurer
Phone
4433105373
Signed
2025-11-17
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jeremy Spike Cohen
Formed
2022
Legal Domicile
Ga
Voting Board Members
1
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
0
Volunteers
15
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Part III, line 2

The Sullivans the Sanders the Timms the Collins the Alexanders Whiting-Clarke Cheryl Benthin Brittany Patterson the Savelys One Love Longview GA CPS Dartmouth College Atlanta.

Part I,line 6

| Explanation:| The 15 volunteers provided 2,650 hours of service to the organization. At the Independent Sectors suggested rate of $33.49 per volunteer hour this amounts to $88,748 in volunteer labor for You Are The Power.

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0Vetting causes: Volunteers across the country serve as members of Tiger Teams spending hundreds of hours investigating and vetting potential causes. When we take on a cause we are firmly convinced that our clients are worth defending. Our research is often passed along to attorneys and reporters saving time and money for billed hours to our clients. Staff also participate in vetting causes.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0Regional organizers recruit and direct volunteers in their states identify and coordinate with causes and clients and help identify new possible causes.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc0Hernandez GA: The first DFCS case we took on that opened the floodgates of cases country-wide leading to the creation of the Family Reunification Program. Matt and Tuckeys youngest daughter had genetic conditions that a CAP at CHOA mistook for abuse. After 2 years of fighting in both Family and Criminal courts Emma and Arya are home.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc1FreedomFest - Spike Cohen and members of the You Are The Power team have made regular appearances at this event. YALCon - Spike has been a featured speaker. LibertyCon - Spike has engaged in debate on the main stage. Spoken on Human Respect as a featured speaker and been part of breakout sessions with John Mackey founder of Whole Foods. Members of the You Are The Power team have also represented the organization regularly at this event.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc2Rasheem Carter MS: In October 2022 Rasheem sent a message to his mother saying he was in fear of his life. The next day he was spotted on a trail cam in Taylorsville MS. His skeletal remains would be found on a nearby property. Despite authorities insistence his death was not a homicide You Are The Power is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the solving of this case. This case is still ongoing.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc3Dartmouth College NH: 2A debate with David Hogg and free speech discussion with Students For Liberty.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc4Timms GA: Brady and Carries son Jameson was almost separated from his family forever when a CAP at CHOA confused Ehlers Danlos Syndrome for abuse. The truth was on their side - the truth that law enforcement child protective services child abuse pediatricians and prosecutors tried to corrupt and manipulate. After 1,180 days Jameson is home once more with his brother and parents.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc5Massie: When Rebeccah brought her questions about the salary of the city attorney of Surprise AZ to the city council the mayor had her trespassed and arrested in front of her 12-year-old daughter citing her in violation of a law barring criticism of council members. Public pressure would see her charges dropped the attorneys resignation and the mayor not seeking re-election. She is pursuing a lawsuit against the city with one of our partner organizations.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc6Sullivans GA: Corey and Dianas child Amelia had in utero complications and medical conditions that led to fractures and other health issues. A Child Abuse Pediatrician CAP at the Childrens Hospital of Atlanta CHOA declared them the result of abuse rather than conduct further testing. This set into motion a legal fight that lasted nearly 600 days and almost resulted in them losing their children forever. In May 2025 their nightmare ended with the closure of their case.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc7Be Kind Be Great SC: After serving the unhoused in Columbia SC for more than seven years Ericka Brown of Be Kind Be Great was told that she wasnt welcomed to keep helping providing foods supplies and community to those in need. This caused Ericka to question if she would be able to keep going in Columbia. You Are The Power through helping serve showing up to city council meetings participating in public events to spread awareness and addressing the harassment head on has enabled Ericka to help those in need with even more public support than before. In 2024 she is finding even more ways to provide aid to those in need.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc8State LP Affiliates: Training and fundraising for Oklahoma and Utah LP affiliates.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc9Atlanta- You Are The Power partnered with Rebecca Lindstrom of 11 Alive News Atlanta to host a public screening and presentation of Help That Harms Rebeccas documentary series investigating the Childrens Hospital of Atlanta and their repeated habit of accusing innocent parents of abusing their medically fragile children. This was coupled with several appearances of both Spike Cohen and Ryan Ralston Operations Director on local radio stations.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc10Collins GA: Ridge Collins had a difficult birth and when a seizure resulted in a trip to the hospital a CAP at CHOA would mistake those injuries for new abuse. After 260 days of separation Ridge would be returned home. The landmark law You Are The Power helped establish enshrining parents rights in Georgia passed in May 2025 is named Ridges Law in his honor.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc11ABA Conference DC: Meet and talk with lawyers and activists involved in family reunification.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc12Savely: Despite documented evidence their son Holston has Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and infantile rickets and the testimony of three medical experts stating he was not abused Tennessees CPS is moving forward with their efforts to remove their parental rights. They are not under criminal charges but they have spent more than $100,000 fighting to regain custody for almost three years. This case is ongoing.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc13Whiting-Clarke: Damani and Shelby are the parents of two beautiful children. Their eldest Anariah was born with a genetic condition that was mistaken for abuse. She was seized by DFCS and despite being cleared by law enforcement non-reunification was ordered. When their second child was born DFCS seized their newborn moving her hours away from her parents. After 764 days their children were returned home.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc14Benthin: Cheyenne faced a parents worst nightmare; the death of a child. Despite an autopsy ruling Hestons death the result of a febrile seizure accusations of abuse were made and her daughter was seized. Thanks to public pressure brought on by You Are The Powers media campaign the case was not pursued and her daughter returned home.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc15One Love Longview: A homeless charity located in Longview TX faced repeated harassment from local business owners for providing services to homeless individuals. Their clients were being arrested and abused by local police over the smallest of infractions. Under repeated pressure they were forced to close and relocate where they continue their mission as One Love World. This case is still ongoing.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc16Alexanders: When their son Parker was 55 days old Tyler and Tarilyn noticed he had a swollen leg. Despite a history of vitamin deficiencies a CAP at CHOA would accuse Tyler of abusing his son. To avoid losing custody of their son forever he and his brother Reid were adopted by their maternal grandmother. They were convicted and served 18 months each for a crime they didnt commit.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc17Nourish our Neighbors is devoted to serving the homeless population of Dayton OH with meals and necessities. They were serving their clientele on private property when the city objected and tried to shut them down. Our intervention allowed them to continue their mission; they are now pursuing a lawsuit against the city.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc18Patterson: Another victim of CAP mistaking Ehlers Danlos Syndrome for abuse. They have been separated from their three children and the DCF of Florida is seeking non-reunification despite ample evidence their children were not abused. This case is ongoing.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc19Members have access to regular training events on a wide range of topics including activism with social media FOIA requests generating publicity public speaking legislative outreach event planning volunteer management and more.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc20GA CPS: We formed an alliance with Rebecca Lindstrom an investigative journalist with 11Alive Atlanta whose documentary series Help That Harms helped push the stories into the public eye. Candice Broce the head of DFCS in Georgia after contacting You Are The Power implemented policies to protect families rights that was enshrined into law as Ridges Law in Georgia May 2025 by Governor Brian Kemp.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc21Sanders GA: Jocelyn Sanders a disabled mother declined treatment of her son Josiah with a very powerful antibiotic. He was removed from custody and the grandfather Jason has been barred from seeing him. Josiah continued to decline in foster care. The family stopped responding to You Are The Power but the case remains open in Clio.
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