Skip to main content

Nonprofit · EIN 27-5575042

EMPOWER SPINAL CORD INJURY INCORPORATED

Also known as EMPOWER SCI

Tax-exempt · WALTHAM, MA 02452

Financials

$655K$290K2022$878K$766K2023$310K$727K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of EMPOWER SPINAL CORD INJURY INCORPORATED by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
August 31, 2025990$310,367$726,700-$416,333$1,202,822$19,795$1,183,027
August 31, 2024990$877,501$765,979$111,522$694,566$98,478$596,088
August 31, 2023990$654,676$289,900$364,776$484,566$0$484,566
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$211,293
Program service revenue
$78,997
Investment income
$25
Net income from fundraising events
$17,424
Other revenue
$20,052

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$280,241
Other salaries and wages
$130,957
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$447,859
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$7,800
Travel
$2,508
Depreciation
$1,990
Program services (functional)
$464,445
Management and general (functional)
$140,138
Fundraising (functional)
$122,117

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,602,109
Total assets, end of year
$1,202,822
Total liabilities, end of year
$19,795
Net assets, end of year
$1,183,027
Land, buildings and equipment
$3,351
Net assets without donor restrictions
$250,638
Net assets with donor restrictions
$932,389
Gross receipts
$340,354
Employees
4
Volunteers
200
Year formed
2010
State of legal domicile
MA

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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
CARRIE CALLAHANPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
40$140,005$3,300
TIM BROWNDIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT
Highest-paid employee
40$119,995$1,453
JESSICA GOODINECLERK
Trustee or director, Officer
20$70,002$0
ELIZABETH LIMA REMILLARDTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
20$70,002$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Carrine CallahanPresident
Officer
40$140,005
Timothy BrownDirector of Strategic Development
Key employee
40$119,995
Jessica GoodineClerk
Officer
20$70,002
Elizabeth RemilliardTreasurer
Officer
20$70,002
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Carrine CallahanPresident
Trustee or director
40$56,874$275
Elizabeth RemilliardTreasurer
Trustee or director
20$25,574$2,745
Jessica GoodineClerk
Trustee or director
20$22,882$275

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
501 LEXINGTON ST UNIT 50, WALTHAM, MA 02452-3038
In care of
% CARINNE CALLAHAN
Mailing address (990-N for 2012)
PO BOX 8631, Boston MA 02114
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
CARRIE CALLAHAN, PO BOX 582, WARREN, RI 02885
Principal officer (990-N for 2012)
Carinne Callahan, 17 Dudley Street, Boston MA 02140
Signed the 990
ELIZABETH LIMA REMILLARD, TREASURER
Phone
(401) 359-1128
Return prepared by
BOISSELLE MORTON & WOLKOWICZ LLP

Mission

EMPOWER SPINAL CORD INJURY (SCI)'S MISSION IS TO PROPEL INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH SPINAL CORD INJURIES ON THEIR PATH TO A FULLY ACTUALIZED, MORE INDEPENDENT LIFE THROUGH IMMERSIVE PROGRAMMING AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT

990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • EMPOWER SCI DELIVERS A CONTINUUM OF CARE DESIGNED TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH SPINAL CORD INJURIES FROM THE MOMENT THEY BEGIN REBUILDING THEIR LIVES THROUGH LONG-TERM COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND LIFELONG CONNECTION. THROUGH IMMERSIVE RESIDENTIAL SUMMER INTENSIVE EXPERIENCES, COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION INITIATIVES, AND A ROBUST VIRTUAL SUPPORT NETWORK, PARTICIPANTS GAIN ACCESS TO REHABILITATION, ADAPTIVE RECREATION, PEER MENTORSHIP, COUNSELING, SKILL DEVELOPMENT, AND MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTICIPATION. TOGETHER, THESE INTERVENTIONS FOSTER INDEPENDENCE, EXPAND ACCESS TO NOVEL EXPERIENCES, STRENGTHEN SUPPORT SYSTEMS, AND EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS TO BUILD LIVES DEFINED BY POSSIBILITY, PURPOSE, AND CONNECTION. BEYOND SERVING PEOPLE WITH SPINAL CORD INJURIES, EMPOWER SCI ALSO EQUIPS CAREGIVERS, CLINICIANS, STUDENTS, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND RELATIONSHIPS NEEDED TO CREATE MORE INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES AND IMPROVE OUTCOMES ACROSS THE CONTINUUM OF CARE.
    Expenses $464,445 · revenue $78,997

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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025August 31, 2026January 15, 2027Not due yet
2024August 31, 2025January 15, 2026990 on file
2023August 31, 2024January 15, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
27-5575042
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
2011
Accounting year ends
August
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Medical research (H50)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,202,822
Income (IRS master file)
$340,354

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990August 2025$310,367$726,700$1,202,822XML
990August 2024$877,501$765,979$694,566XML
990August 2023$654,676$289,900$484,566XML
990-EZAugust 2022–––IRS
990-EZAugust 2021–––IRS
990-EZAugust 2020–––IRS
990-EZAugust 2019–––IRS
990-EZAugust 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2012
Officer: Carinne Callahan
August 31, 2013≤ $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 27-5575042).

Questions about EMPOWER SPINAL CORD INJURY INCORPORATED

What is the EIN of EMPOWER SPINAL CORD INJURY INCORPORATED?
The employer identification number (EIN) of EMPOWER SPINAL CORD INJURY INCORPORATED is 27-5575042.
Is EMPOWER SPINAL CORD INJURY INCORPORATED tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
Are donations to EMPOWER SPINAL CORD INJURY INCORPORATED tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does EMPOWER SPINAL CORD INJURY INCORPORATED 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 EMPOWER SPINAL CORD INJURY INCORPORATED due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did EMPOWER SPINAL CORD INJURY INCORPORATED last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
Who is the principal officer of EMPOWER SPINAL CORD INJURY INCORPORATED?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names CARRIE CALLAHAN.
Who are the officers and directors of EMPOWER SPINAL CORD INJURY INCORPORATED?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $140,005 (CARRIE CALLAHAN, PRESIDENT).
How much revenue does EMPOWER SPINAL CORD INJURY INCORPORATED have?
On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $310,367, expenses of $726,700 and total assets of $1,202,822 at year end.

Other nonprofits in WALTHAM

All nonprofits in WALTHAM · Massachusetts · Medical research