Nonprofit · EIN 45-3915851
RIGHT USE OF POWER INSTITUTE
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · LAKEWOOD, CO 80226
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $187,688 | $165,737 | $21,951 | $3,073 | $75,629 | $21,951 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $179,637 | $212,995 | -$33,358 | $7,818 | $95,446 | -$87,628 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $166,526 | $236,136 | -$69,610 | $0 | $69,610 | -$69,610 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $43,212
- Membership dues
- $6,884
- Program service revenue
- $134,721
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $2,871
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $67,325
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $81,272
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $47,008
- Occupancy
- $817
- Printing, publications and postage
- $499
- Other expenses
- $36,141
- Program services (functional)
- $45,900
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,086
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,073
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $75,629
- Net assets, end of year
- $21,951
- Cash, savings and investments
- $3,073
- Gross receipts
- $189,083
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda Aguilera | Executive Director | 50 | $63,400 | $12,712 |
| Mary Cedar Barstow | Founder | 5 | $3,925 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 2 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMANDA AGUILERA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 50 | $66,194 |
| MARY C BARSTOW | FOUNDER | 5 | $3,500 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 2 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda Aguilera | Executive Director | 50 | $72,000 | $968 |
| Mary Cedar Barstow | Founder | 5 | $14,850 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1090 S WADSWORTH BLVD STE C PMB 343, LAKEWOOD, CO 80226-4350
- In care of
- % AMANDA AGUILERA
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 1485 SUMAC AVE, BOULDER CO 803040807
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Cedar Barstow, 1485 Sumac Ave, Boulder CO 80304
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Amanda Aguilera, Executive Director
- Phone
- (720) 938-8715
- Website
- www.rightuseofpower.org
Mission
The Right Use of Power? is a dynamic, inspiring, and relational approach to the ethical use of power to promote well-being, the common good, and right relationship. Through interactive tools and embodied, self-reflective processes, we inspire and support people to navigate power dynamics consciously and ethically with accountability, strength, and heart. We offer skills training, programs, resources, consulting, speaking, and coaching.
Program accomplishments
- We launched our very first Facilitator Certification Training that included 18 participants, 6 pod leaders, 11 mentors, and 7 faculty members. The training is a 9-month program that teaches facilitators how to facilitate Right Use of Power Basics and Core programs. It is also a personally transformational experience that develops the participant's own relationship with power.Expenses $17,650
- Our introductory program, The Right Use of Power Basics training, was offered 13 times throughout the year in 3 different languages. A total of 180 participants attended our Basics Training offerings for 2025. Each Basics was co-facliitated by different combinations of 10 faculty members. The Basics training is 5 hours long and offers an introduction to the Right Use of Power language and framework. It includes embodied exercises, didactic presentations, and discussions.Expenses $16,550
- Our core program, The Right Use of Power Core Training, was offered four times in two different formats, including 20-plus hours of programming. We had a total of 63 participants and 6 faculty across the Core programs in 2025. The Core Training offers a deeper dive into each type of power and includes experiential exercises, self-reflection opportunities, embodied learning, and in-depth didactic presentations.Expenses $11,700
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-3915851
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,073
- Income (IRS master file)
- $189,083
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2014
- Posted by the IRS
- September 8, 2014
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2014
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $187,688 | $165,737 | $3,073 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $179,637 | $212,995 | $7,818 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $166,526 | $236,136 | $0 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Cedar Barstow | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Reynold Feldman | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Reynold Feldman | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Reynold Feldman | 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 45-3915851).
Questions about RIGHT USE OF POWER INSTITUTE
- What is the EIN of RIGHT USE OF POWER INSTITUTE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of RIGHT USE OF POWER INSTITUTE is 45-3915851.
- Is RIGHT USE OF POWER INSTITUTE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2014 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2014.
- Are donations to RIGHT USE OF POWER INSTITUTE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does RIGHT USE OF POWER INSTITUTE 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 RIGHT USE OF POWER INSTITUTE 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 RIGHT USE OF POWER INSTITUTE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of RIGHT USE OF POWER INSTITUTE?
- The 990-N for 2022 names Cedar Barstow.
- Who are the officers and directors of RIGHT USE OF POWER INSTITUTE?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 2 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $63,400 (Amanda Aguilera, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does RIGHT USE OF POWER INSTITUTE have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $187,688, expenses of $165,737 and total assets of $3,073 at year end.
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