C U P of Empowerment Coalition
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
OUR ORGANIZATION MISSION IS TO ENSURE THAT INDIVIDUALS CAN STRIVE BOTH SOCIALLY AND TECHNOLOGICALLY REGARDLESS OF EXISTING BARRIERS AND FINANCIAL RESTRAINTS. THE THREE PROGRAMS ARE: WE ARE ONE LOVE IN A BAG I AM VICTORIOUS
- Income
- $23,187
- Spending
- $43,036
- Reserves
- 3.7 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
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
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)
- $13,599 spent. I AM VICTORIOUS: AN ONGOING 10 WEEK YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. TEACHING OUR YOUTH SOCIAL AND LIFE SKILLS FOR THEIR DEVELOPMENT TEAMWORK AND SELF-CONFIDENCE TO SUCCESSFULLY USE THE TOOLS THROUGHTOUT ALL ASPECTS OF THEIR LIVES. OFFERING A VARIETY OF CLASSES TO TEACH IMPORTANT LIFE SKILLS TO YOUNG ADULTS FROM AGES 7YRS TO 17YRS OF AGE. THROUGH OUR PROGRAM OUR YOUTH LEARN HOW TO MANAGE THIER MONEY AND TIME EFFICIENTLY AN ESSENTAIL SKILL NEEDED FOR SUCCESS IN ANY FIELD. OUR GOAL IS TO PREPARE OUR YOUTH IN THIS COMMUNITY WHILE INSTILLING CONFIDENCE SELF-WORTH SOCIAL SKILLD AND KNOWLEDGE.
- $4,459 spent. LOVE IN A BAG- A MONTHY PROGRAM THAT PREPARES AND DISTRIBUTES 250 BAGGED LUNCHES ALONG WITH PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT PPE SUPPLIES AND HUMAN RESOURCES LITERATURE ALL ACCROSS THE CITY. THE PROGRAM AIMS TO ENSURE THAT THOSE WHO MAY HAVE ACCESS TO NITRITIOUS MEALS AND PPE SUPLIES ARE TAKEN CARE OF. THEY ALSO PRIORTIZE THE DISTRIBUTION OF FRESH FRUIT TO PROMOTE HEALTHY EATING HABITS. THANKS TO THIS MONTHLY PROGRAM MANY PEOPLE IN THE CITY ARE GETTING THE SUSTENANCE AND PROTECTION THEY NEED.
- $3,484 spent. WE ARE ONE : A QUARTERLY PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES SERVICES AND RESOURCES TO THE LESS FORTUNATE THAT INCLUDE: 1VACCINES AND TESTING FOR DISEASES AND VIRUSES WITH MEDICATION IF NEEDED WITH FOLLOWUP TREATMENTS 2 HOT MEALS 3MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES 4OUTER AND PERSONAL CLOTHING 5COUNTY AND CITY PUBLIC RESOURCES 6 PPE EQUIPMENT 7MUSIC AND ARTS AND CRAFTS FOR STRESS REDUCTION.
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
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 December 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 May 2019.
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.
Ratings and checks are our reading of public records, using the published method. They are not a statement about anyone's honesty. If you work for this organization, you can send corrections or results, confirm you want gifts through Veridonate, or ask to be removed from giving.