Nonprofit · EIN 85-2038676
EMPOWER SCHOOLS OF ALABAMA
Tax-exempt · BESSEMER, AL 35022
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $7,104,524 | $7,459,646 | -$355,122 | $9,405,103 | $8,607,581 | $797,522 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $7,134,083 | $6,233,676 | $900,407 | $7,795,486 | $6,642,842 | $1,152,644 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $3,365,138 | $4,137,782 | -$772,644 | $5,131,786 | $4,879,549 | $252,237 |
| September 30, 2022 | 990 | $1,732,586 | $957,764 | $774,822 | $2,285,755 | $1,260,874 | $1,024,881 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $6,967,263
- of which government grants
- $5,319,886
- Program service revenue
- $57,170
- Investment income
- $8,901
- Other revenue
- $71,190
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $416,825
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,246,873
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,381,114
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $39,657
- Accounting fees
- $262,155
- Occupancy
- $332,884
- Travel
- $46,505
- Depreciation
- $70,507
- Program services (functional)
- $6,564,487
- Management and general (functional)
- $895,159
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $7,795,486
- Total assets, end of year
- $9,405,103
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $8,607,581
- Net assets, end of year
- $797,522
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,221,393
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $178,047
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $619,475
- Gross receipts
- $7,104,524
- Employees
- 81
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2021
- State of legal domicile
- AL
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANTHONY OLIVER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $131,011 | $19,929 |
| MEREDITH DAVIS | PRINCIPAL/EXECUTIVE DIRECT Officer | 40 | $120,025 | $23,426 |
| DERRIC JONES | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Officer | 40 | $95,615 | $21,919 |
| LATONJA CUMMINGS-HARRIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN MURDOCK | PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| THEO ROSHELL | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| HERMAN BARHAM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DEMARCUS RODGERS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR ANTHONY OLIVER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $127,500 | $24,708 |
| MEREDITH DAVIS | PRINCIPAL/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $103,013 | $21,419 |
| DERRIC JONES | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Officer | 40 | $90,900 | $21,044 |
| HERMAN BARHAM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| LATONJA CUMMINGS-HARRIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN MURDOCK | PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DEMARCUS RODGERS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| THEO ROSHELL | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR ANTHONY OLIVER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $41,083 | $3,322 |
| MEREDITH DAVIS | PRINCIPAL Officer | 40 | $35,083 | $7,089 |
| DERRIC JONES | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Officer | 40 | $31,083 | $6,965 |
| HERMAN BARHAM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| LATONJA CUMMINGS-HARRIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN MURDOCK | PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DEMARCUS RODGERS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| THEO ROSHELL | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2022: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HERMAN BARHAM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| LATONJA CUMMINGS-HARRIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JUSTIN MURDOCK | PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| DEMARCUS RODGERS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| THEO ROSHELL | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| DR ANTHONY OLIVER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $0 |
| MEREDITH DAVIS | PRINCIPAL Officer | 40 | $0 |
| DERRIC JONES | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Officer | 40 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 751 ACADEMY DR, BESSEMER, AL 35022-5276
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MEREDITH DAVIS, 751 ACADEMY DRIVE, BESSEMER, AL 35022
- Signed the 990
- MEREDITH DAVIS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (205) 354-3709
- Website
- WWW.EMPOWERAL.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SMITH & HOWARD ADVISORY LLC
Mission
OUR MISSION IS TO BRING CHANGE TO THE COMMUNITY BY FORGING COLLABORATION BETWEEN A DIVERSE GROUP OF SCHOLARS, EDUCATORS, FAMILITES, AND PARTNERS TO EDUCATE THE NEXT GENERATION OF COMMUNITY LEADERS AND ADVOCATES
Program accomplishments
- EMPOWER SCHOOLS OF ALABAMA PROVIDES ACCESSIBLE EDUCATION AS A TUITION-FREE, NONSECTARIAN PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL, FOSTERING AN INCLUSIVE AND DIVERSE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL STUDENTS. EMPOWER SCHOOLS OF ALABAMA SERVES STUDENTS FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE IN THE STATE OF ALABAMA.Expenses $6,564,487 · revenue $128,360
- N/A
- N/A
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 85-2038676
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B29)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $9,405,103
- Income (IRS master file)
- $7,104,524
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $7,104,524 | $7,459,646 | $9,405,103 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $7,134,083 | $6,233,676 | $7,795,486 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $3,365,138 | $4,137,782 | $5,131,786 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $1,732,586 | $957,764 | $2,285,755 | XML |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | 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 85-2038676).
Questions about EMPOWER SCHOOLS OF ALABAMA
- What is the EIN of EMPOWER SCHOOLS OF ALABAMA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EMPOWER SCHOOLS OF ALABAMA is 85-2038676.
- Is EMPOWER SCHOOLS OF ALABAMA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to EMPOWER SCHOOLS OF ALABAMA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EMPOWER SCHOOLS OF ALABAMA 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 SCHOOLS OF ALABAMA due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did EMPOWER SCHOOLS OF ALABAMA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of EMPOWER SCHOOLS OF ALABAMA?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names MEREDITH DAVIS.
- Who are the officers and directors of EMPOWER SCHOOLS OF ALABAMA?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $131,011 (ANTHONY OLIVER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does EMPOWER SCHOOLS OF ALABAMA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,104,524, expenses of $7,459,646 and total assets of $9,405,103 at year end.
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