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EIN 31-1796801

Empowerment Works

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Santa Barbara
State
California
Year formed
2001
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Q30: International Development, Relief Services
Description
Empowerment Works strives to enhance the quality-of-life in impoverished communities worldwide through culturally empowering indigenous people and promoting economic development. The organization facilitates critical information sharing and introduces appropriate technology to advance its mission. Empowerment Works' programs include co-fiscal ventures.
Total revenues
$1,411,586
2022
Total expenses
$1,431,001
2022
Total assets
$223,290
2022
Num. employees
0
2022

Program areas at Empowerment Works

Co-fiscal ventures

Who funds Empowerment Works

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Andrew W. Mellon FoundationTo Support Empowerment Avenue$600,000
Enlight FoundationCharity$300,000
Novo FoundationProject Support: Wildseed Community Farm and Healing Village$200,000
...and 27 more grants received totalling $2,029,109

Personnel at Empowerment Works

NameTitleCompensation
Melanie St.JamesChief Inspiration Officer | Executive Director
Melanie st JamesPast Executive Director$0
Dana ArakPresident , Board$0

Financials for Empowerment Works

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$0
Program services$1,411,586
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,411,586

Form 990s for Empowerment Works

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-03990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-04-05990View PDF
2018-122020-01-03990View PDF
...and 12 more Form 990s
Data update history
September 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $126,000 from Marin Community Foundation
January 23, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 31, 2023
Received grants
Identified 15 new grant, including a grant for $600,000 from Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsHuman rights organizationsInternational-focused organizationsCharities
Issues
Human rightsForeign affairsInternational development
Characteristics
Tax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesFiscal sponsorAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1187 Coast Village Rd Ste 101
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
Metro area
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA
County
Santa Barbara County, CA
Website URL
empowermentworks.org 
Phone
(310) 392-6909
IRS details
EIN
31-1796801
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2001
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
Q30: International Development, Relief Services
NAICS code, primary
813311: Human Rights Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - Awaiting Reporting
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
133553
FTB Entity ID
2380873
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-10-16
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