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Bmore Empowered Inc

EIN 82-4459667 · Baltimore, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE GIRLS AND WOMEN OF COLOR WITH TOOLS OF EMPOWERMENT.

Income
$496,213
Spending
$565,591
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
4.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 94%
Employees
1
Highest pay
$63,680, executive director

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

Financial health

Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 27% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 38% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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 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 (1)
  1. $476,304 spent. FISCALLY SPONSORED PROJECTBMORE EMPOWERED PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE AND ACCOUNTING SUPPORT TO NONPROFIT PROJECTS AND ORGANIZATIONS IN BALTIMORE CITY AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS THROUGH FISCAL SPONSORSHIP AND FISCAL MANAGEMENT. FISCAL SPONSORSHIP PROVIDES THE ABILITY FOR PROJECTS TO RECEIVE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONS THROUGH OUR 501C3 TAX EXEMPT STATUS. SUMMER CAMPBMORE EMPOWEREDS GIRLS EMPOWERMENT SUMMER CAMP IS AN ALL GIRLS, SUMMER CAMP LOCATED IN BALTIMORE, MARYLAND. OUR 3-WEEK DAY CAMP PROVIDES A SAFE AND NURTURING SUMMER ENVIRONMENT FOR GIRLS AGED 9-17. OUR CAMP EMPOWERS OUR GIRLS THROUGH -SELF-ESTEEM EXERCISES -SISTERHOOD -MINDFULNESS ACTIVITES -ENTREPRENEURSHIP-NATURE APPRECIATION -S.T.E.A.M. -FIELD TRIPS WITH GUEST TEACHERS, SPEAKERS, FIELD TRIPS AND REAL LIFE EXPERIENCES, OUR GIRLS EXPLORE THE GREAT CITY OF BALTIMORE WHILE LEARNING NEW LIFE SKILLS AND BUILDING FRIENDSHIPS WITH FELLOW CAMPERS. WOMEN IN BUSINESS COHORT THE WOMENS BUSINESS COHORT IS A 6-MONTH INCUBATOR PROGRAM FOR 10 BALTIMORE-BASED BLACK WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS. SESSIONS INCLUDE -ONE-ON-ONE MENTORING WITH AN EXISTING BLACK WOMEN BUSINESS OWNER WITH REGULAR MEETINGS IN-PERSON OR ZOOM -PARTNERING WITH ANOTHER COHORT MEMBER FOR SUPPORT AND COLLABORATION -CRAFTING YOUR BUSINESS FROM THESE STAGES IDEATION- CREATION- LAUNCH. -SELF-CARE ACTIVITIES, MINDFULNESS RITUALS, LIFESTYLE GUIDANCE -FINANCIAL EDUCATION, -LIFE-SKILLS, BUSINESS START-UP PROCEDURES BUSINESS PLAN, LOCAL REGULATIONS, AND LAWS, LOCAL BUSINESS RESOURCES -BI-MONTHLY IN-PERSON SESSIONS AND BI-MONTHLY VIRTUAL HOME ASSIGNMENTS AT THE END OF THE 6 MONTHS, EACH PARTICIPANT WILL RECEIVE WORKING CAPITAL TO SUPPORT THEIR BUSINESS OPERATIONS WEB DESIGN, MATERIALS, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, ETC.. THE PARTICIPANTS WILL INVEST A NOMINAL FEE TO ATTEND THE PROGRAM. PARTICIPANTS WILL PARTNER UP TO PRESENT A FREE COMMUNITY WORKSHOP USING THE SKILLS THEYVE RECEIVED DURING THE PROGRAM.

Source: Form 990 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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2010 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on February 15, 2018.

    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 March 2018.

    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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