Empowerthem Collective
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Provide BIPOC with access to education, training and opportunities on 5 key pillars; Policy, Entrepreneurship, Advocacy, Research, and Leadership (P.E.A.R.L). Supporting Community members to develop equitable partnerships with systems stakeholders in order to lead and build solutions that place them as the systems change expert.
- Income
- $500,000
- Spending
- $500,000
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- 0 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 5
- Highest pay
- $140,000, 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
Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 13% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.0 months of spending.
Debt
2 of 20It owes 100% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 900% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15100% 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
Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
18 of 254 of 4 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (4)
- $150,000 spent. Conducted community-based training programs that empowered 200 individuals with the skills and knowledge necessary for effective community leadership and civic advocacy. These trainings focused on equipping participants-many of whom represent historically underserved populations-with tools to engage in local governance, influence policy decisions, and organize grassroots efforts to address pressing social and economic challenges. Topics included leadership development, public speaking, understanding local government processes, coalition-building, and strategies for effective advocacy. As a result, participants reported increased confidence in their ability to engage in civic dialogue, take on leadership roles within their communities, and advocate for systemic change.
- $50,000 spent. Managed the Antelope Valley African American Infant and Maternal Mortality (AAIMM) Backbone Initiative, serving as the regional convener and coordinator. This work included hosting community and stakeholder meetings, organizing events, and managing logistics to support collaboration among key partners. We facilitated engagement with healthcare institutions, community-based organizations, and residents to advance equity-centered strategies aimed at improving Black maternal and infant health outcomes in the region. This work we engaged 320 community members
- $150,000 spent. Led the Policy and Advocacy work of the Los Angeles County African American Infant and Maternal Mortality (AAIMM) Initiative, serving as the backbone organization for regional coordination and systems-change efforts. Activities included convening cross-sector stakeholder meetings, facilitating strategic planning sessions, managing event logistics, and advancing policy priorities that center Black maternal health equity. We engaged with public agencies, healthcare institutions, and community advocates to promote policies and practices that address systemic disparities impacting Black birthing people and their families across the county. this also included launch the MotherBoard
- $150,000 spent. Community healthy, lived experience advisory council, and other capacity building trainings and fellowships in the antelope valley and Los Angeles county. inclusive of mother board administration work, research and evaluation work
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 2021.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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