Empower Cocke County
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Empower Cocke County is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Newport, Tennessee, registered in 1991, with $497,979 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 415, Newport, TN, 37822 EIN 46-3568289 Since 1991
Revenue (FY2024)
$498K
▲ 103.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$218K
Net assets
$622K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Empower Cocke County— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating34 mo reserves · +56% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Empower Cocke County: 34 mo reserves · +56% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Empower Cocke County— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Empower Cocke County: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $128K (FY2018) to $498K (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $215KNet assets $622K
Operating margin
56.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$836K
Total liabilities
$215K
Net assets
$622K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $497,979▲104% | $218,155▲41.4% | $621,713▲81.8% | $836,315▲46.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $244,410▲63.0% | $154,323▲14.6% | $341,889▲35.8% | $571,594▲34.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $149,899▼35.3% | $134,698▼19.3% | $251,802▲6.4% | $424,161▲18.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $231,721▲6.2% | $166,839▼9.2% | $236,601▲37.8% | $356,763▲36.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $218,125▲95.6% | $183,668▲89.2% | $171,719▲25.1% | $262,300▲8.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $111,527▼13.0% | $97,074▲17.8% | $137,262▲12.6% | $242,666▲6.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $128,167 | $82,395 | $121,925 | $227,079 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $41K total
3 grants to Empower Cocke County totaling $41K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee Foundation | Disaster relief | 2024 | $28,000 |
| Servant Foundation | Community development | 2024 | $5,000 |
| East Tennessee Foundation | Gen/oper support | 2020 | $8,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Empower Cocke County a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Empower Cocke County is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 46-3568289, based in Newport, Tennessee. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Empower Cocke County's EIN?
- Empower Cocke County's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 46-3568289.
- How much revenue does Empower Cocke County report?
- Empower Cocke County reported $497,979 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Empower Cocke County have?
- CharityIndex grades Empower Cocke County B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Empower Cocke County (EIN 46-3568289) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.