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Oak Cliff Empowered Inc

EIN 26-1372146 · Dallas, TX

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceGood88 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANZATION WAS FORMED TO BE ABLE TO SUPPORT THE ADVANCEMENT OF AND TO CREATE NEEDED COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING IN THE OAK CLIFF REGION. THE ENTITY CREATED OAK CLIFF WORKS, A WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT WHICH CONNECTS UNDER- SERVED POPULATIONS.

Income
$249,238
Spending
$335,832
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
4.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 63%
Employees
6
Volunteers
15

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 35% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 58% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (2)
  1. $316,044 spent. OAK CLIFF EMPOWERED OPERATES AND OVERSEES A PORTFOLIO OF PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT RESIDENTS, ENTREPRENEURS, AND LOCAL BUSINESSES. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE: LEADERSHIP OAK CLIFF - A COMMUNITY-FOCUSED LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM THAT EQUIPS EMERGING AND ESTABLISHED LEADERS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND RELATIONSHIPS NEEDED TO POSITIVELY IMPACT THE OAK CLIFF AREA. BUSINESS UNIVERSITY - A CAPACITY-BUILDING AND EDUCATION INITIATIVE THAT PROVIDES TRAINING, RESOURCES, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO HELP SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS AND ENTREPRENEURS GROW AND SUSTAIN THEIR ENTERPRISES. MOBILE BUSINESS INCUBATOR - A FLEXIBLE, MOBILE PLATFORM THAT BRINGS BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES DIRECTLY INTO NEIGHBORHOODS, EXPANDING ACCESS TO MENTORSHIP, TRAINING, AND ENTREPRENEURIAL RESOURCES. COMMUNITY PODCAST ROOM/STUDIO - A MEDIA AND STORYTELLING RESOURCE THAT ENABLES COMMUNITY MEMBERS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS TO CREATE DIGITAL CONTENT, ELEVATE LOCAL VOICES, AND SHARE INFORMATION ACROSS THE COMMUNITY. OAK CLIFF WORKS - A WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOCUSED ON JOB READINESS, VOCATIONAL TRAINING, AND EMPLOYMENT PLACEMENT TO HELP RESIDENTS SECURE SUSTAINABLE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES. THROUGH THESE INITIATIVES, OAK CLIFF EMPOWERED WORKS TO ENHANCE ECONOMIC MOBILITY, DEVELOP COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP, AND STRENGTHEN THE OVERALL SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC ECOSYSTEM OF OAK CLIFF. OAK CLIFF EMPOWERED OPERATES AND OVERSEES A PORTFOLIO OF PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT RESIDENTS, ENTREPRENEURS, AND LOCAL BUSINESSES. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE: LEADERSHIP OAK CLIFF - A COMMUNITY-FOCUSED LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM THAT EQUIPS EMERGING AND ESTABLISHED LEADERS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND RELATIONSHIPS NEEDED TO POSITIVELY IMPACT THE OAK CLIFF AREA. BUSINESS UNIVERSITY - A CAPACITY-BUILDING AND EDUCATION INITIATIVE THAT PROVIDES TRAINING, RESOURCES, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO HELP SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS AND ENTREPRENEURS GROW AND SUSTAIN THEIR ENTERPRISES. MOBILE BUSINESS INCUBATOR - A FLEXIBLE, MOBILE PLATFORM THAT BRINGS BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES DIRECTLY INTO NEIGHBORHOODS, EXPANDING ACCESS TO MENTORSHIP, TRAINING, AND ENTREPRENEURIAL RESOURCES. COMMUNITY PODCAST ROOM/STUDIO - A MEDIA AND STORYTELLING RESOURCE THAT ENABLES COMMUNITY MEMBERS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS TO CREATE DIGITAL CONTENT, ELEVATE LOCAL VOICES, AND SHARE INFORMATION ACROSS THE COMMUNITY. OAK CLIFF WORKS - A WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOCUSED ON JOB READINESS, VOCATIONAL TRAINING, AND EMPLOYMENT PLACEMENT TO HELP RESIDENTS SECURE SUSTAINABLE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES. THROUGH THESE INITIATIVES, OAK CLIFF EMPOWERED WORKS TO ENHANCE ECONOMIC MOBILITY, DEVELOP COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP, AND STRENGTHEN THE OVERALL SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC ECOSYSTEM OF OAK CLIFF.
  2. ORGANIZATION HAS ISSUED SCHOLARSHIPS TO WELL-DESERVING GRADUATES OF OAK CLIFF (DALLAS, TEXAS) AREA HIGH SCHOOLS. AN EDUCATION COMMITTEE EVALUATES APPLICATIONS AND SELECTIONS ARE BASED ON A RUBRIC.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 2008.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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