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Empower You Edutainment

EIN 81-3060285 · Riverside, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong94 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Empower You Edutainment specializes on wellness. We serve Riverside County, both youth and adults. Our organization concentrates on the psychological well-being of our clients by using storytelling, acting

Income
$191,456
Spending
$95,232
Reserves
21.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%

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

Financial health

Strong: 94 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 21.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 29% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 50% of income.

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

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 (3)
  1. $33,196 spent. The Elephant in the Room:Healing the Wounds of Racism is a transformative program designed to empower the Black community&facilitate the healing of racial traumas.Through monthly meetings workshops,participants engage in deep,meaningful discussions&therapeutic activities within a supportive community.This program uiquely combines arts-encompasing theatre,storytelling,singing,&dancing-as powerful tools for expression and healing.Each session allows participants to explore their experiences,share their stories,&find solace in the collective journey toward healing&empowerment.
  2. $26,442 spent. Social Justice Plays:Empower You Edutainment is dedicated to harnessing the power of the arts to inspire social change through our Social Justice Plays.These plays are a core component of our mission to merge education with entertainment,creating narratives that address critical issues such as mental health,sex trafficking,and systemic racism.By presenting these complex topics through the engaging mediums of drama and performance,our Social Justice Plays provoke thought,encourage dialogue, and foster understanding among audiences.Each production aims to enlighten&educate while providing a platform for voices often unheard in mainstream media.
  3. $22,123 spent. Empower You Edutainments Acting for the Camera program is specifically designed to cultivate&amplify the voices of our youth.It provides participants with a unique opportunity to develop their active skills in a safe setting.Those in the program gain valuable experience expressing themselves and conveying emotions effectively in front of a camera.Not only does it enhance their artistic abilities,but it also builds confidence&communication skills,equipping them for success,Acting for the Camera is more than a training program-its a platform for self-expression and personal growth, helping young performers discover their voice and make it be heard.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 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 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 January 2017.

    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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