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The Power of U Incorporated

EIN 56-2177076 · Elizabeth City, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair53 out of 100GovernanceFair67 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE POWER OF U IS COMMITTED TO SERVING ITS COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION, PARENTING TRAINING, AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS IN EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA. THE ORGANIZATION USES A VARIETY OF EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES TO INCLUDE MULTI- SYSTEMIC THERAPY, ACTIVE PARENTING, AND PROJECT SUCCESS TO PREVENT OR TREAT SUBSTANCE ABUSE. THE ORGANIZATION USES TRAINED SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION SPECIALISTS AND APPROPRIATELY LICENSED CLINICIANS TO DELIVER SERVICES IN LOCAL SCHOOLS, YOUTH GROUPS, CHURCHES, LOCAL DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES OFFICES AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. THE POWER OF U'S PREVENTION AND TREATMENT ACTIVITIES ARE CONDUCTED PRIMARILY IN EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA. UNDER ITS OPERATING PLAN, THE ORGANIZATION HAS EXECUTED AN AGREEMENT WITH ITS RELATED MANAGEMENT SERVICE ORGANIZATION, UPLIFT COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES, INC., AN S CORPORATION ENTITY. UNDER THE MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT, UPLIFT COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES, INC. PROVIDES ALL LABOR AND R

Income
$3.9 million
Spending
$2.9 million
Spent on programs
60%
Reserves
1.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 96%
Employees
25
Highest pay
$252,406, secretary

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 53 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 65% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 24% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 39% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    60% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 67 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    3 of 6 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

    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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    9 of 15

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

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 (1)
  1. $1.8 million spent. THE POWER OF U, INC. OPERATES A MYRIAD OF HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAMS RANGING FROM SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION TO PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO MITIGATE THE EFFECTS OF CHRONIC STRESS AND TRAUMA ON FAMILIES. DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR, THE AGENCY ALSO OPERATED A 21ST CENTURY LEARNING CENTER TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT AND TUTORIAL SERVICES IN HIGH POVERTY AREAS OF NORTH CAROLINA. THE EXPENSES INCURRED INCLUDE THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ORGANIZING AND MAINTAINING THE AGENCY'S PROGRAMS IN 19 EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA COUNTIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 March 2006.

    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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