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Disability Empowher Network Inc

EIN 86-2446885 · Rochester, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

A NONPROFIT RUN BY AND FOR GIRLS AND WOMEN WITH DISABILITIES THAT CONNECTS, MOTIVATES, AND GUIDES DISABLED GIRLS AND WOMEN TO GROW, LEARN, AND DEVELOP TO THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL AND HAVE THE CONFIDENCE TO LEAD

Income
$522,568
Spending
$408,731
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
9.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 79%
Employees
11
Volunteers
55

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

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 22% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 53% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 (public benefit, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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.

  • 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, 2025, 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. $183,507 spent. EMPOWHER CAMP IS A MULTI-STAGE SKILL-BUILDING, EMPOWERMENT, AND MENTORING PROGRAM THAT BRINGS GIRLS WITH DISABILITIES (AGES 13 -18) TO CAMP WITH SUCCESSFUL DISABLED WOMEN MENTORS IN THE ADIRONDACKS FOR ONE WEEK TO LEARN ABOUT DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND BASIC SURVIVAL SKILLS, WHILE ALSO DEVELOPING INDEPENDENT LIVING AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS. THE GIRLS ARE INVITED FOR A REUNION TRIP IN WASHINGTON, D.C. TO EXPLORE HOW THEY HAVE GROWN AS LEADERS. DURING THE YEAR BETWEEN THE FIRST TRIP AND THE REUNION TRIP, THE GIRLS CREATE A YEARLONG LOCAL PROJECT INVOLVING INCLUSIVE DISASTER STRATEGIES. THIS IS A LIFE-CHANGING PROGRAM FOR PARTICIPANTS AND THEIR FAMILIES, AS WELL AS THE DISABLED WOMEN MENTORS.
  2. $126,147 spent. EMPOWERED FUTURES IS A WORKFORCE READINESS AND CAREER EXPLORATION PROGRAM FOR YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES AGES 12-24. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES SKILL-BUILDING WORKSHOPS, MENTORSHIP, AND REAL-WORLD EXPOSURE TO CAREER PATHWAYS TO HELP PARTICIPANTS SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITION FROM SCHOOL TO EMPLOYMENT OR HIGHER EDUCATION. THROUGH INTERACTIVE TRAINING SESSIONS, NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, AND INDIVIDUALIZED GUIDANCE FROM DISABLED PROFESSIONALS AND MENTORS, PARTICIPANTS DEVELOP PRACTICAL SKILLS SUCH AS RESUME WRITING, INTERVIEWING, WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION, AND PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING. THE PROGRAM ALSO CONNECTS YOUTH WITH ROLE MODELS WITH DISABILITIES WHO DEMONSTRATE THAT MEANINGFUL CAREERS AND LEADERSHIP ARE POSSIBLE. EMPOWERED FUTURES AIMS TO INCREASE CONFIDENCE, STRENGTHEN EMPLOYMENT READINESS, AND EXPAND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR DISABLED YOUTH AS THEY PREPARE FOR INDEPENDENT AND FULFILLING FUTURES.
  3. $61,447 spent. EMPOWHER EXPRESSIONS IS A PUBLIC SPEAKING AND CAREER COACHING PROGRAM FOR DISABLED WOMEN TO IMPROVE THEIR PUBLIC SPEAKING, SOFT SKILLS, AND CONFIDENCE IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE CAREER GOALS AND SUCCEED IN THE WORKING WORLD. THROUGHOUT THE PROGRAM, THE CLASS OF WOMEN MEET WITH, LEARN FROM, AND ARE MENTORED BY SUCCESSFUL DISABLED WOMEN. EMPOWHER EXPRESSIONS IS A 8 WEEK VIRTUAL PROGRAM WHERE PARTICIPANTS HAVE WEEKLY 30 MINUTE 1-ON-1 MENTORING MEETINGS, ASSIGNMENTS, AND 90 MINUTE VIRTUAL CLASSES EVERY WEEK.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 2025.

    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 June 2021.

    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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