Power of Humans Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
STRENGTHEN FAMILY SYSTEMS, BREAK CYCLES OF TRAUMA AND HARDSHIP, RESTORE DIGNITY AND EMPOWER HUMANS TO STRIVE FOR A BRIGHTER FUTURE THROUGH POSITIVE YOUTH-CENTRIC PROGRAMMING.
- Income
- $1.3 million
- Spending
- $1.5 million
- Spent on programs
- 79%
- Reserves
- 1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 93%
- Employees
- 39
- Volunteers
- 225
- Highest pay
- $113,300, executive director
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
Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.0 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 20% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 15% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 3% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1579% 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 257 of 7 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
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited 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, 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 (4)
- $475,156 spent. CAMP TURNING RIVERS OPERATES LIFE CHANGING PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN FACING TRAUMA AND OTHER CHALLENGES. TURNING RIVERS UTILIZES A BEAUTIFUL WISCONSIN DNR FACILITY TO HOST A VARIETY OF CAMPS, LEADERSHIP SESSIONS, AND RETREATS FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S PARTICIPANTS AS WELL AS NON-PROFIT PARTNERS.
- $458,912 spent. CAMP HOMETOWN HEROES IS A NATIONAL FREE WEEK-LONG OVERNIGHT SUMMER CAMP FOR CHILDREN WHO'VE LOST A PARENT, SIBLING OR OTHER LOVED ONE WHO SERVED IN THE U.S. MILITARY AND DIED IN ANY MANNER: COMBAT, ACCIDENTS, ILLNESS OR SUICIDE. IT PROVIDES FRIENDSHIP, FUN AND HEALING TO CHILDREN OF FALLEN U.S SERVICE MEMBERS. DURING THEIR VISIT TO CAMP, PERHAPS FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THEIR YOUNG LIVES, THE CHILDREN HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO OPENLY DISCUSS THEIR FEELINGS AND EXPERIENCES. THROUGH THE SUPPORT OF PEDIATRIC GRIEF SPECIALISTS, THE CHILDREN PARTAKE IN ART AND MUSIC THERAPY PROGRAMS AND OPTIONAL DISCUSSION GROUPS. THE CHILDREN ARE AFFORDED THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENJOY TYPICAL SUMMER CAMP ACTIVITIES SUCH AS SWIMMING, DANCE, ARTS AND CRAFTS, ARCHERY, DRAMA, CANOEING, FISHING, CLIMBING AND MORE. BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY, THE CHILDREN ARE GIVEN MANY OPPORTUNITIES TO BEGIN OR CONTINUE THE HEALING PROCESS.
- $192,012 spent. CAMP REUNITE SERVES CHILDREN AND TEENS WHO ARE NAVIGATING ONE OF THE MOST COMPLEX AND EMOTIONALLY CHALLENGING EXPERIENCES A YOUNG PERSON CAN FACE, HAVING A PARENT INCARCERATED IN THE WISCONSIN CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. THESE YOUTH OFTEN SHOULDER RESPONSIBILITIES AND EMOTIONS FAR BEYOND THEIR YEARS, AND CAMP REUNITE OFFERS THEM A SAFE, UNDERSTANDING SPACE TO SIMPLY BE KIDS AGAIN.CAMP REUNITE ADDRESSING BASIC NEEDS BY PROVIDING CHILDREN WITH BASIC NEEDS OFFERINGS, INCLUDING SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND BACKPACKS, SHOES, HYGIENE ITEMS, CLOTHING, BLANKETS, WATER BOTTLES AND MORE!
- $91,123 spent. KIDS2KIDS AND OTHER PROGRAMS
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
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 November 6, 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 March 2009.
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 November 4, 2026.
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