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Empower Mt

EIN 81-0526099 · Missoula, MT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

EMPOWERMT CREATES A MORE JUST AND INCLUSIVE SOCIETY BY DEVELOPING YOUTH AND ADULT LEADERS WHO WORK TO END MISTREATMENT, CORRECT SYSTEMIC INEQUITIES, AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES. EMPOWERMT ENVISIONS A MONTANA WHERE EACH PERSON IS RESPECTED AND DIFFERENCES ARE UNDERSTOOD, WHERE YOUTH, INSTITUTIONS, AND COMMUNITIES SHARE A COMMITMENT TO CORRECTING INJUSTICES, AND ALL PEOPLE HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO THRIVE WITHOUT THE RISK OF VIOLENCE OR OPPRESSION. EMPOWERMT ENGAGES DIVERSE LEADERS THROUGH HOLISTIC COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT TO BUILD POWER FOR TRANSFORMATIVE ACTION TO ACHIEVE ITS MISSION.

Income
$577,615
Spending
$487,410
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
4.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 92%
Employees
8
Volunteers
96
Highest pay
$111,895, executive director

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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% 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: 91 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    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

    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 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 (3)
  1. $251,193 spent. POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: HEALING-CENTERED YOUTH-LED CHANGE ROOTED IN BELONGING, MEANING-MAKING, WELL-BEING, AND PURPOSE THROUGH A CURRICULUM THAT OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPLORE IDENTITY, AMPLIFY DIVERSE NARRATIVES, AND CHAMPION SOCIAL JUSTICE CAUSES, INCLUDING EDUCATIONAL EQUITY AND YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH.
  2. $63,795 spent. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: EMPOWERMT'S COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMMING ENGAGES PEOPLE ACROSS MONTANA IN CONNECTING, TEACHING, AND LEARNING TOGETHER THROUGH EVENTS AND DIALOGUE THAT FOSTER BELONGING, UNDERSTANDING, AND COLLECTIVE ACTION.
  3. $103,566 spent. ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT: EMPOWERMT PROVIDES FACILITATION, CONSULTING, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT TO STRENGTHEN PEOPLE, CULTURE, AND SYSTEMS FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, BUSINESSES, AND STATE, FEDERAL, AND TRIBAL AGENCIES, CO-CREATING SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS THAT BREAK DOWN SYSTEMIC BARRIERS, STRENGTHEN COLLABORATION, AND EMBED EQUITY INTO ORGANIZATIONAL STRATEGY AND CULTURE.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since September 2016.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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