Nonprofit · EIN 62-1585996
EMPOWER TENNESSEE
Tax-exempt · NASHVILLE, TN 37206
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $509,667 | $471,381 | $38,286 | $58,953 | $70,031 | -$11,078 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $495,282 | $467,527 | $27,755 | $73,486 | $122,850 | -$49,364 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $484,086 | $529,291 | -$45,205 | $69,197 | $146,316 | -$77,119 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $509,667
- of which government grants
- $466,972
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $299,317
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $363,757
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $20,604
- Travel
- $5,589
- Program services (functional)
- $367,820
- Management and general (functional)
- $103,561
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $73,486
- Total assets, end of year
- $58,953
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $70,031
- Net assets, end of year
- -$11,078
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$11,078
- Gross receipts
- $509,667
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 44
- Year formed
- 1995
- State of legal domicile
- TN
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| REGINA LYNETTE | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $94,692 |
| ROBBIE BELL | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 0.55 | $0 |
| TINA BRILL | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.43 | $0 |
| MISSEY GARCIA-SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.39 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA GEORGE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| JESEE HILL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.54 | $0 |
| LARRY JOBE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| LIPIKA NARISETTI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.33 | $0 |
| LARRY WALLS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.61 | $0 |
| ROGER WOMACK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.16 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| REGINA LYNETTE | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $86,698 |
| ROBBIE BELL | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 4.4 | $0 |
| TINA BRILL | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA GEORGE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.6 | $0 |
| JESEE HILL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LARRY JOBE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 |
| LIPIKA NARISETTI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHELSIE NITCHZE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 |
| LARRY WALLS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| ROGER WOMACK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| REGINA LYNETTE | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $77,732 |
| ROBBIE BELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TINA BRILL | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| BRANDON BROWN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| MELANIE BULL | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| LARRY JOBE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LORRINDA MABRY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMA MOHAMED | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHELSIE NITCHZE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LARRY WALLS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 955 WOODLAND ST, NASHVILLE, TN 37206-3753
- In care of
- % MICHAEL ATNIP
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- REGINA LYNETTE, 955 WOODLAND ST, NASHVILLE, TN 37206
- Signed the 990
- REGINA LYNETTE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (615) 292-5803
- Website
- WWW.EMPOWERTN.ORG
- Return prepared by
- RIVERFRONT ADVISORS
Mission
TO PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AND PROVIDE GUIDANCE, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY.
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDE INFORMATION FOR SERVICES, ASSIST IN COMMUNITY EDUCATION ACTIVITIES, AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE GROUP ADVOCACY AND SERVICES TO ENHANCE INDEPENDENT LIVING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.Expenses $367,820
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 62-1585996
- 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
- 1995
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P82Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $58,953
- Income (IRS master file)
- $509,667
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $509,667 | $471,381 | $58,953 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $495,282 | $467,527 | $73,486 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $484,086 | $529,291 | $69,197 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $453,272 | $539,144 | $57,534 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 62-1585996).
Questions about EMPOWER TENNESSEE
- What is the EIN of EMPOWER TENNESSEE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EMPOWER TENNESSEE is 62-1585996.
- Is EMPOWER TENNESSEE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
- Are donations to EMPOWER TENNESSEE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EMPOWER TENNESSEE 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 TENNESSEE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did EMPOWER TENNESSEE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of EMPOWER TENNESSEE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names REGINA LYNETTE.
- Who are the officers and directors of EMPOWER TENNESSEE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $94,692 (REGINA LYNETTE, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does EMPOWER TENNESSEE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $509,667, expenses of $471,381 and total assets of $58,953 at year end.
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