Healthmpowers Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To empower healthy habits and transform environments where children live, learn and play.
- Income
- $5.2 million
- Spending
- $5.0 million
- Spent on programs
- 88%
- Reserves
- 8.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 88%
- Employees
- 38
- Volunteers
- 16
- Highest pay
- $190,000, president
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
Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 8.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 15% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 10% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1587% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2516 of 17 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $4.3 million spent. HealthMPowers is a nonprofit organization serving children, youth, schools, and families in communities across Georgia. Through physical activity and nutrition education and programming, we address the root causes of many preventable chronic diseases that stem from poor nutrition and lack of physical activity. By partnering with families, schools, and community organizations in under-resourced communities, we promote widespread, equitable access to the tools that secure healthy futures for young people. Our work is tailored to meet the specific needs of each population, with the goal of inspiring positive habits throughout a child's lifetime. We believe that if we provide Georgia's youth with health-focused programming, training, leadership opportunities, conducive environments, and opportunities, then it will catalyze positive concrete change in overall youth health so that Georgians are nourished and active for generations to come.The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the nation's most important anti-hunger program. SNAP-Ed, the educational component of SNAP, is an evidence-based program that empowers families eligible for SNAP benefits to maximize their budgets and lead healthier lives. HealthMPowers has been entrusted as one of a few agencies conducting SNAP-Ed work in Georgia since 2007 through our comprehensive program, Empowering Healthy Choices in Schools, Homes, and Communities. In collaboration with program participants in early care and education sites (ECE), K-12 schools, out-of-school time sites, and in communities, we assess the current nutrition and physical activity practices of the site and implement improvements unique to the site's community and culture. This program is delivered in a highly collaborative manner with continued coaching and support that leads to long-term, sustainable, positive change in communities. As a result of this work over 2022/2023, we advanced our mission of championing healthy habits and transforming the environments where children live, learn, and play, through the following outcomes: 206 sustainable policy, system, and environmental (PSE) changes were implemented in the areas of physical activity and nutrition, impacting approximately 64,745 youth 465 Student Health Advocates received leadership and health education training to promote improvements in healthy eating and physical activity in their schools and communities 152 youth received food-based instruction through Cooking Matters classes and gardening instruction More than 231 afterschool staff members received training and resources to enhance nutrition and physical programming.We hosted 142 community and family events, reaching over 6,000 participants.Positive behavior improvements in healthy eating and physical activity for preschool children, elementary, and secondary students were realized:o ECE children significantly improved and/or maintained in 75%of measured healthy eating behaviors in the 2023 year (22% increase in ECE children eating the recommended servings of fruit and 15% increase of ECE children eating a variety of vegetables daily)o 46% of Elementary students maintained eating the recommended servings of fruit and 38% maintained the recommended servings of vegetables. o Secondary students showed an increase of 8% in physical activity during the school day outside of Physical Education classes.o High School Student Health Advocates showed increases in the nationally recommended servings for fruit (8%) and vegetables (9%)The Girls Empowering Movement (GEM) Program is a research-based initiative created and implemented by HealthMPowers that improves the health and well-being of middle school girls by empowering them to take the lead in developing physical activity programs designed by girls, for girls. GEM is delivered state-wide in school-based settings, and in additional out-of-school (OST) settings in partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia and Girl Scouts Regional Councils. The GEM program serves more than 2,081 girls in 51 counties across Georgia. We serve a highly diverse population of youth with 49% identifying as African American; 12.5% identifying as Hispanic, 13.4% as Other; 1.3% as Asian; and 0.4% as American Indian. About 21% of girl participants report chronic conditions and/or disabilities. The GEM Program directly addresses the challenge of providing girls with access to and opportunities for regular physical activity while empowering them to become healthy change agents in their schools and communities. For GEM participants surveyed at the end of their program year, their overall reported daily physical activity was 151% higher than the average minutes of physical activity reported at baseline. In 2022/2023 because of the GEM Program, the following outcomes were achieved: 2,081 registered girls received direct program services at 108 sitesThese leaders reached an additional 10,649 peers through 73 girl-led events and activities in their schools and communities.Power Up for 30: Power Up for 30 is a collaborative effort between HealthMPowers and Georgia Shape, the governor's statewide initiative to increase physical activity opportunities to incorporate an additional 30 minutes of physical activityoutside of PE, every day for every child, and youth. Power Up for 30 gives educators, schools, and sites resources, strategies, and best practices for creating an active classroom environment. Studies show that increased activity can lead to improved attendance rates, higher academic achievement, better classroom behavior, and reduced depression and anxiety in kids. As a result of these programmatic activities: 28 K-12 schools participated in in person Power Up for 30 training and resources to learn strategies on how to incorporate physical activity opportunities throughout the school day 14,026 students impacted by the incorporation at least 30 minutes of physical activity during the school day, outside of PE.
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
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 September 7, 2026.
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 September 30, 2026.
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 September 10, 2026.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 2001.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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 7, 2026.
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