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Nonprofit · EIN 80-0691282

EMPOWERED 4 LIFE FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · INGLEWOOD, CA 90303

Financials

$3.2M$3.5M2021$1.9M$1.9M2023$2M$2.2M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of EMPOWERED 4 LIFE FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$2,013,490$2,180,304-$166,814$281,985$394,632-$112,647
December 31, 2023990$1,896,871$1,892,559$4,312$802,639$748,472$54,167
December 31, 2021990 (amended)$3,205,000$3,482,498-$277,498$516,997$44,300$472,697
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$865
of which government grants
$865
Program service revenue
$2,012,622
Investment income
$3
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$175,997
Other salaries and wages
$592,901
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$866,070
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$47,043
Occupancy
$116,718
Depreciation
$20,223
Program services (functional)
$2,179,261
Management and general (functional)
$1,043

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$802,639
Total assets, end of year
$281,985
Total liabilities, end of year
$394,632
Net assets, end of year
-$112,647
Land, buildings and equipment
$56,074
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$112,647
Gross receipts
$2,013,490
Employees
23
Year formed
2012
State of legal domicile
CA

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MICKEY EASTERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
40$0
DWIGHT MCBRIDEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
GREGORY RUSHCFO
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
TONNIE TURNERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TONNIE TURNERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
40$166,048
MICHELLE EASTERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
DWIGHT MCBRIDEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
GREGORY RUSHCFO
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2021: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
TONNIE TURNERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
40$105,000$25,000
MICHELLE EASTERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
DWIGHT MCBRIDECFO
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2331 W 11TH ST, INGLEWOOD, CA 90303-0000
In care of
% TONNIE TURNER
Mailing address (990-N for 2013)
2331 W 111th STREET, INGLEWOOD CA 90303
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
TONNIE TURNER, 2331 WEST 111 STREET, INGLEWOOD, CA 90303
Principal officer (990-N for 2013)
TONNIE TURNER, 2331 WEST 111th STREET, LOS ANGELES CA 90303
Signed the 990
TONNIE TURNER, PRESIDENT
Phone
(323) 481-3554
Return prepared by
FILINGPROS

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 80-0691282 or by the name EMPOWERED 4 LIFE FOUNDATION.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

PROVIDING MEALS FOR INNER CITY STUDENTS IN PRIMARILY LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM FUNDED THROUGH CHILD & ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM (CACFP) SEPTEMBER THROUGH JUNE SCHOOL YEAR
    Expenses $1,610,945
  • CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM FUNDED THROUGH CHILD & ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM FOR THE SUMMER(SFSP) JUNE THROUGH AUGUST
    Expenses $494,454
  • ADMINISTRATION OF PROVIDING MEALS FOR INNER CITY STUDENTS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND ANY PROGRAMS OUTSIDE THE PROGRAM FUNDED BY THE STATE
    Expenses $53,639
  • ADMINISTRATION OF PROVIDING MEALS FOR INNER CITY STUDENTS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND ANY PROGRAMS OUTSIDE THE PROGRAM FUNDED BY THE STATE
    Expenses $20,223

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
80-0691282
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
2022
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$281,985
Income (IRS master file)
$2,013,490

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2019
Posted by the IRS
November 13, 2019
Reinstated
Effective May 15, 2019

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$2,013,490$2,180,304$281,985IRS
990December 2023$1,896,871$1,892,559$802,639XML
990December 2022$2,314,481$2,737,323$439,506IRS
990December 2021$3,205,000$3,482,498$516,997XML
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990-N for 2013
Officer: TONNIE TURNER
December 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 80-0691282).

Questions about EMPOWERED 4 LIFE FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of EMPOWERED 4 LIFE FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of EMPOWERED 4 LIFE FOUNDATION is 80-0691282.
Is EMPOWERED 4 LIFE FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2019 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2019.
Are donations to EMPOWERED 4 LIFE FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does EMPOWERED 4 LIFE FOUNDATION 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 EMPOWERED 4 LIFE FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did EMPOWERED 4 LIFE FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of EMPOWERED 4 LIFE FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names TONNIE TURNER.
Who are the officers and directors of EMPOWERED 4 LIFE FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does EMPOWERED 4 LIFE FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,013,490, expenses of $2,180,304 and total assets of $281,985 at year end.

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