Nonprofit · EIN 81-3060285
EMPOWER YOU EDUTAINMENT
Tax-exempt · RIVERSIDE, CA 92507
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $191,456 | $95,232 | $96,224 | $238,739 | $70,096 | $168,643 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $67,219 | $48,865 | $18,354 | $86,323 | $13,904 | $72,419 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $191,456
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $33,196
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $26,442
- Occupancy
- $13,360
- Printing, publications and postage
- $22,123
- Other expenses
- $111
- Program services (functional)
- $81,761
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $86,323
- Total assets, end of year
- $238,739
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $70,096
- Net assets, end of year
- $168,643
- Cash, savings and investments
- $237,739
- Gross receipts
- $191,456
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharron Lewis | CEO/President | 30 | $0 |
| Maudie Wilson | Vice President/Treasurer | 10 | $0 |
| Dr Janice Hill | Secretary | 10 | $0 |
| Paster James Baylark | Board Member | 5 | $0 |
| Elaine Wilson | Board Member | 5 | $0 |
| Mary Pasillas | Board Member | 5 | $0 |
| Samuel Casey | Board Member | 5 | $0 |
| Liz Pinney-Muglia | Board Member | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharron Lewis | CEO/President | 30 | $0 |
| Maudie Wilson | Vice President/Treasurer | 10 | $0 |
| Dr Janice Hill | Secretary | 10 | $0 |
| Paster James Baylark | Board Member | 5 | $0 |
| Elaine Wilson | Board Member | 5 | $0 |
| Mary Pasillas | Board Member | 5 | $0 |
| Samuel Casey | Board Member | 5 | $0 |
| Liz Pinney-Muglia | Board Member | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1427 MURDOCK CT, RIVERSIDE, CA 92507-8491
- In care of
- % SHARRON LEWIS
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 1427 Murdock Court, Riverside CA 92507
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Sharon Lewis, 1427 Murdock Court, Riverside CA 92507
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Sharron M Lewis, President
- Phone
- (213) 359-8639
- Website
- www.empoweryoue.org
- Return prepared by
- The Part-Time CFO Inc
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 81-3060285 or by the name EMPOWER YOU EDUTAINMENT.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
Empower You Edutainment specializes on wellness. We serve Riverside County, both youth and adults. Our organization concentrates on the psychological well-being of our clients by using storytelling, acting
Program accomplishments
- The Elephant in the Room:Healing the Wounds of Racism is a transformative program designed to empower the Black community&facilitate the healing of racial traumas.Through monthly meetings workshops,participants engage in deep,meaningful discussions&therapeutic activities within a supportive community.This program uiquely combines arts-encompasing theatre,storytelling,singing,&dancing-as powerful tools for expression and healing.Each session allows participants to explore their experiences,share their stories,&find solace in the collective journey toward healing&empowerment.Expenses $33,196 · grants $80,500
- Social Justice Plays:Empower You Edutainment is dedicated to harnessing the power of the arts to inspire social change through our Social Justice Plays.These plays are a core component of our mission to merge education with entertainment,creating narratives that address critical issues such as mental health,sex trafficking,and systemic racism.By presenting these complex topics through the engaging mediums of drama and performance,our Social Justice Plays provoke thought,encourage dialogue, and foster understanding among audiences.Each production aims to enlighten&educate while providing a platform for voices often unheard in mainstream media.Expenses $26,442 · grants $61,000
- Empower You Edutainments Acting for the Camera program is specifically designed to cultivate&lify the voices of our youth.It provides participants with a unique opportunity to develop their active skills in a safe setting.Those in the program gain valuable experience expressing themselves and conveying emotions effectively in front of a camera.Not only does it enhance their artistic abilities,but it also builds confidence&communication skills,equipping them for success,Acting for the Camera is more than a training program-its a platform for self-expression and personal growth, helping young performers discover their voice and make it be heard.Expenses $22,123 · grants $32,000
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 | Not 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
- 81-3060285
- 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
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $238,739
- Income (IRS master file)
- $191,456
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $191,456 | $95,232 | $238,739 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $67,219 | $48,865 | $86,323 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Sharon Lewis | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Sarron Lewis | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Sharron Lewis | 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 81-3060285).
Questions about EMPOWER YOU EDUTAINMENT
- What is the EIN of EMPOWER YOU EDUTAINMENT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EMPOWER YOU EDUTAINMENT is 81-3060285.
- Is EMPOWER YOU EDUTAINMENT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
- Are donations to EMPOWER YOU EDUTAINMENT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EMPOWER YOU EDUTAINMENT 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 YOU EDUTAINMENT 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 EMPOWER YOU EDUTAINMENT last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of EMPOWER YOU EDUTAINMENT?
- The 990-N for 2021 names Sharon Lewis.
- Who are the officers and directors of EMPOWER YOU EDUTAINMENT?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does EMPOWER YOU EDUTAINMENT have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $191,456, expenses of $95,232 and total assets of $238,739 at year end.
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