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Emerging Workforce Initiative Inc

EIN 27-1301274 · Louisville, KY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceWeak27 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE EMERGING WORKFORCE INITIATIVE, INC. DBA THE BOOK WORKS PROJECT IS TO CREATE PROGRAMS, PARTNERSHIPS, INFORMATION, AND SUPPORT THAT PREPARE VULNERABLE YOUTH FOR CAREER PATHWAYS. THE ORGANIZATION FOCUSES ON YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS WHO ARE AT-RISK OF BECOMING DISCONNECTED FROM SCHOOL AND WORK BECAUSE OF EDUCATIONAL DISRUPTIONS, CHILDHOOD TRAUMA, SOCIAL OR RACIAL DISCRIMINATION, OR ECONOMIC HARDSHIP. THE PRIMARY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: RESEARCH THAT IDENTIFIES AND AMPLIFIES THE REASONS YOUNG PEOPLE DISCONNECT IN OUR COMMUNITY; PROGRAMS THAT ASSIST YOUNG PEOPLE TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL AND WORK; PARTNERSHIPS THAT CREATE NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR HIGH SCHOOL AGE LEARNERS.

Income
$613,604
Spending
$587,788
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
4.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 53%
Employees
20

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • 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

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 23% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 27 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • 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, 2025, 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 (3)
  1. $190,873 spent. THE BOOK WORKS EDUCATION ADVOCATES ASSISTED 260 MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS EXPERIENCING EDUCATIONAL DISRUPTION TO RECONNECT WITH THE SCHOOL OPTIONS AND ACADEMIC SUPPORTS. OF THE YOUNG PEOPLE WHO COMPLETED SERVICES IN 2025, 60.7% REACHED THEIR EDUCATION GOAL.
  2. $286,832 spent. THE BOOK WORKS ADVOCATES AND AMERICORPS MEMBERS SERVED 93 STUDENTS WHO WERE NOT ATTENDING SCHOOL ON SCHOOL DAYS DUE TO SUSPENSION, CHRONIC ABSENCES, OR GAPS IN SCHOOL ENROLLMENT. 96.5% OF THE STUDENTS RETURNED TO SCHOOL FOLLOWING PARTICIPATION.
  3. $96,677 spent. THE BOOK WORKS YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES TEAM ASSISTED 63 ADULT CAREGIVERS TO BUILD SKILLS AND ACCESS RESOURCES TO SUPPORT THEIR CHILDREN'S RETURN TO REGULAR SCHOOL ATTENDANCE. 100% OF PARTICIPANTS DEMONSTRATED INCREASED SKILLS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 2025.

    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 February 2010.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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