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Nonprofit · EIN 27-1301274

EMERGING WORKFORCE INITIATIVE INC

Tax-exempt · LOUISVILLE, KY 40206

Financials

$110K$136K2023$499K$363K2024$614K$588K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of EMERGING WORKFORCE INITIATIVE INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$613,604$587,788$25,816$229,878$2,283$227,595
December 31, 2024990$499,221$362,587$136,634$215,523$13,744$201,779
December 31, 2023990-EZ$110,027$135,862-$25,835$71,805$7,446$64,359
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$609,142
of which government grants
$326,886
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$4,462
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$409,319
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$444,831
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$6,116
Occupancy
$9,898
Program services (functional)
$574,382
Management and general (functional)
$12,805
Fundraising (functional)
$601

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$215,523
Total assets, end of year
$229,878
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,283
Net assets, end of year
$227,595
Net assets without donor restrictions
$227,595
Gross receipts
$613,604
Employees
20
Year formed
2009
State of legal domicile
KY

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MELISSA BANKSSECRETARY
Officer
–$0
HEATHER DEARINGVICE-CHAIR
Officer
–$0
DANIEL HEEKINTREASURER
Officer
–$0
JOHN LANGFORDBOARD CHAIR
Officer
–$0
ELIZABETH SENN-ALVEYEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MELISSA BANKSSECRETARY
Officer
–$0
HEATHER DEARINGVICE-CHAIR
Officer
–$0
DANIEL HEEKINTREASURER
Officer
–$0
JOHN LANGFORDBOARD CHAIR
Officer
–$0
ELIZABETH SENN-ALVEYEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
–$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JOHN LANGFORDBOARD CHAIR2$0
HEATHER DEARINGVICE-CHAIR2$0
MELISSA BANKSSECRETARY2$0
ELIZABETH SENN-ALVEYEXECUTIVE DI40$0
DANIEL HEEKINTREASURER2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 6162, LOUISVILLE, KY 40206-0162
In care of
% ELIZABETH SENN ALVEY
Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
415 Oread Road, Louisville KY 40207
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
ELIZABETH SENN-ALVEY, 600 E OAK ST, LOUISVILLE, KY 40203
Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
Elizabeth A Senn-Alvey, 415 Oread Road, Louisville KY 40207
Signed the 990
ELIZABETH SENN-ALVEY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(502) 354-3667
Return prepared by
FREEMAN & ASSOCIATES

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE EMERGING WORKFORCE INITIATIVE, INC. DBA THE BOOK WORKS PROJECT IS TO CREATE PROGRAMS, PARTNERSHIPS, INFORMATION, AND SUPPORT THAT PREPARE VULNERABLE YOUTH FOR CAREER PATHWAYS. THE ORGANIZATION FOCUSES ON YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS WHO ARE AT-RISK OF BECOMING DISCONNECTED FROM SCHOOL AND WORK BECAUSE OF EDUCATIONAL DISRUPTIONS, CHILDHOOD TRAUMA, SOCIAL OR RACIAL DISCRIMINATION, OR ECONOMIC HARDSHIP. THE PRIMARY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: RESEARCH THAT IDENTIFIES AND AMPLIFIES THE REASONS YOUNG PEOPLE DISCONNECT IN OUR COMMUNITY; PROGRAMS THAT ASSIST YOUNG PEOPLE TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL AND WORK; PARTNERSHIPS THAT CREATE NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR HIGH SCHOOL AGE LEARNERS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE BOOK WORKS EDUCATION ADVOCATES ASSISTED 260 MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS EXPERIENCING EDUCATIONAL DISRUPTION TO RECONNECT WITH THE SCHOOL OPTIONS AND ACADEMIC SUPPORTS. OF THE YOUNG PEOPLE WHO COMPLETED SERVICES IN 2025, 60.7% REACHED THEIR EDUCATION GOAL.
    Expenses $190,873
  • THE BOOK WORKS ADVOCATES AND AMERICORPS MEMBERS SERVED 93 STUDENTS WHO WERE NOT ATTENDING SCHOOL ON SCHOOL DAYS DUE TO SUSPENSION, CHRONIC ABSENCES, OR GAPS IN SCHOOL ENROLLMENT. 96.5% OF THE STUDENTS RETURNED TO SCHOOL FOLLOWING PARTICIPATION.
    Expenses $286,832
  • THE BOOK WORKS YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES TEAM ASSISTED 63 ADULT CAREGIVERS TO BUILD SKILLS AND ACCESS RESOURCES TO SUPPORT THEIR CHILDREN'S RETURN TO REGULAR SCHOOL ATTENDANCE. 100% OF PARTICIPANTS DEMONSTRATED INCREASED SKILLS.
    Expenses $96,677

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
27-1301274
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2010
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$229,878
Income (IRS master file)
$613,604

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$613,604$587,788$229,878IRS
990December 2024$499,221$362,587$215,523IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$110,027$135,862$71,805XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2020
Officer: Elizabeth A Senn-Alvey
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Elizabeth Senn-Alvey
December 31, 2019≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 27-1301274).

Questions about EMERGING WORKFORCE INITIATIVE INC

What is the EIN of EMERGING WORKFORCE INITIATIVE INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of EMERGING WORKFORCE INITIATIVE INC is 27-1301274.
Is EMERGING WORKFORCE INITIATIVE INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
Are donations to EMERGING WORKFORCE INITIATIVE INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does EMERGING WORKFORCE INITIATIVE INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of EMERGING WORKFORCE INITIATIVE INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did EMERGING WORKFORCE INITIATIVE INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of EMERGING WORKFORCE INITIATIVE INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ELIZABETH SENN-ALVEY.
Who are the officers and directors of EMERGING WORKFORCE INITIATIVE INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does EMERGING WORKFORCE INITIATIVE INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $613,604, expenses of $587,788 and total assets of $229,878 at year end.

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