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Empower Learning Africa USA Inc.

EIN 92-2014591 • 501(c)3 • Cambridge, MA

Pub. 78 EligibleNTEE B02

Profile

Support foundational literacy and numeracy in Africa

4 Jay StreetCambridge, MA 02139
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Balance Sheet

Assets

Up

$279,775

Up $269,791 (+2702%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$279,775

Up $269,791 (+2702%) from 2023

Operations

Revenue

Up

$860,100

Up $850,100 (+8501%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$590,309

Up $590,293 (+3689331%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$269,791

Up $259,807 (+2602%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2023: $9,984Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $9,9842023Assets 2024: $279,775Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $279,7752024

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2024

Assets$279,775
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$279,775

Operations Trend

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

$1.0M$500K$0Revenue 2023: $10,000Expenses 2023: $16Net Income 2023: $9,9842023Revenue 2024: $860,100Expenses 2024: $590,309Net Income 2024: $269,7912024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$860,100
Expenses$590,309
Net Income$269,791

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Apr 27, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$860,100
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Support foundational literacy and numeracy in Africa

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$9,984$279,775▲ $269,791
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$9,984$214,429▲ $204,445
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$9,984$279,775▲ $269,791
Other Assets Total$0$65,346▲ $65,346
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$0$0→ $0
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$9,984$279,775▲ $269,791
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$9,984$279,775▲ $269,791

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Assets Org$65,346--
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
David SearsPresidentPT$46,035$46,035

Board Members and Trustees

Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$860,100
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$860,100
Change in Net Assets
$269,791
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$433,399
Other Expenses$156,910
Total Fundraising Expense$7,011
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$328,192--$328,192
Fees for Services Other$84,886$165$55$85,106
Other Employee Benefits$54,839--$54,839
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$27,621$13,811$4,604$46,036
Travel$24,867--$24,867
Information Technology$15,351$1,919$1,919$19,189
Fees for Services Legal$18,549--$18,549
Fees for Services Management$9,000--$9,000
Payroll Taxes$2,599$1,300$433$4,332
Conferences and Meetings$100--$100
All Other Expenses-$99-$99
Total Functional Expenses$566,004$17,294$7,011$590,309
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
0
Employees
2
Spending
$178,629

International Compliance

Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
Sub-Saharan AfricaProgram ServicesAfrica HR In Mauritius provides employment services across Africa and Athena in Kenya provides management support.02$178,629
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
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
No
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 B, Line 11B

The form 990 is provided to the board for review and acceptance during the annual meeting

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

We make all documents available on request. We hope to establish our web site this year and will then make them available there.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Empower Learning Africa USA Inc
EIN
92-2014591
Phone
8579284669
Address
4 Jay Street, Cambridge, MA 02139

Signing Officer

Name
David Sears
Title
President
Phone
8579284669
Signed
2025-04-27

Organization Details

Principal Officer
David Sears
Formed
2023
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
2
Employees
1
Volunteers
0
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

This includes consulting fees for strategic consulting for the next 5-year plan for the organization ELA in Africa ($54,915), fees for payroll and employment services for staff/consultants ($25,704), plus professional editing and graphics support ($3935)

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2This includes consulting fees for strategic consulting for the next 5-year plan for the organization ELA in Africa ($54,915), fees for payroll and employment services for staff/consultants ($25,704), plus professional editing and graphics support ($3935)
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