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Empowered Girls

EIN 83-2591882 · Orlando, FL

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

What it says it does

To build young girls into strong and empowered women, who can overcome barriers and lead successful and productive lives.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

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 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Fair: 53 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

Independent board
5 of 25
0 of 4 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
0 of 5
Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10
Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5
Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
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, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)

$1,767 spent. During the year, we participated in several activities with a direct emphasis of giving back to the community. These activities were carried out in partnership with several community-based organizations.
$19,557 spent. Empowered Girls Inc 3 Annual Awards Ceremony to award & recognize members accomplishments throughout the year. The following awards were presented: Empowered Girl of the Year; The Boards Choice Award; Most Inspirational Award (EGIs Girls Choice); Academic Excellence Award; Rising to the Top Award; Graduating Seniors Presentation: Youth Entrepreneurship Award; Community Service Leaders Award; EGI Program Participants Recognition
$12,224 spent. The organization holds monthly programs that include training and activities geared towards creating self awareness, self confidence, a sense of community among the participants and an appreciation of our history. Program Topics included: Vision Boarding, Black History Month and Self Love; Cybersecurity, Dining Etiquette and Nutrition, Financial Literacy (Finance Bootcamp); College Readiness (Application Prep); Beauty Tips(Image), Environmental Awareness (Earth Day) and Building Relationships.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

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 April 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.

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