Empowerment Works Inc
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves Growing revenue
Empowerment Works Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Santa Barbara, California, registered in 2001, with $2,042,363 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1187 Coast Village Rd Ste 101, Santa Barbara, CA, 93108 EIN 31-1796801 Since 2001
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.0M
▲ 4562.8% vs prior year
International median: $227K
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.0M
Net assets
$128K
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.
C+
—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 Empowerment Works Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating1 mo reserves · +2% 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 Empowerment Works Inc: 1 mo reserves · +2% margin earns a C+ 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 Empowerment Works Inc— 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 Empowerment Works Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1187 Coast Village Rd Ste 101, Santa Barbara, CA, 93108
- City
- Santa Barbara
- State
- California
- Subcategory
- International Development & Relief
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $96K (FY2011) to $2.0M (FY2024) across 14 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $128K
Operating margin
1.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$128K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$128K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,042,363▲4563% | $2,004,820▲1032% | $127,537▲41.7% | $127,537▲41.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $43,801▼96.9% | $177,097▼87.6% | $89,994▼59.7% | $89,994▼59.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,411,586▲22.2% | $1,431,001▲42.6% | $223,290▼8.0% | $223,290▼8.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,154,866▲80.4% | $1,003,428▲68.5% | $242,705▲166% | $242,705▲166% | 990 |
| 2020 | $640,023▲358% | $595,628▲325% | $91,267▲94.7% | $91,268▲94.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $139,850▼92.6% | $139,990▼92.7% | $46,872▼0.3% | $46,872▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,880,535▲149% | $1,906,382▲149% | $47,012▼35.5% | $47,012▼35.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $756,203▼45.8% | $765,926▼44.2% | $72,859▼11.8% | $72,859▼11.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,394,569▲66.3% | $1,373,697▲53.1% | $82,582▲33.8% | $82,582▲33.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $838,583▲84.8% | $896,997▲131% | $61,710▼48.6% | $61,710▼48.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $453,849▲40.9% | $387,553▲26.6% | $120,124▲114% | $120,124▲114% | 990 |
| 2013 | $322,054▲91.7% | $306,072▲106% | $56,026▲39.9% | $56,026▲39.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | $167,982▲75.8% | $148,403▲62.8% | $40,044▲114% | $40,044▲114% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $95,539 | $91,132 | $18,730 | $18,730 | 990EZ |
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 · $3.1M total
73 grants to Empowerment Works Inc totaling $3.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | General operating support and project support | 2024 | $160,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Community development | 2024 | $125,000 |
| Sunrise Project Inc | General support | 2024 | $50,000 |
| California Healthcare Foundation | Back to the start general operating support | 2024 | $30,000 |
| Resources Legacy Fund | Land or marine conservation, climate change, and/or environmental equity and justice | 2024 | $15,000 |
| Vermont Community Foundation | General operating support for wildseed | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Beyond Impact | Information, media and communications | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Jewish Community Fdn of the Jewish Federation Council of Greater La | General support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $7,142 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | International, foreign affairs | 2023 | $111,350 |
| Jewish Community Fdn of the Jewish Federation Council of Greater La | General support | 2023 | $68,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $32,000 |
| San Francisco Foundation | To support use of data and research for narrative change. | 2023 | $31,800 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2023 | $26,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Empowerment Works Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Empowerment Works Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 31-1796801, based in Santa Barbara, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Empowerment Works Inc's EIN?
- Empowerment Works Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 31-1796801.
- How much revenue does Empowerment Works Inc report?
- Empowerment Works Inc reported $2,042,363 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Empowerment Works Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Empowerment Works Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Empowerment Works Inc (EIN 31-1796801) 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.