Nonprofit · EIN 86-2847536
EMPOWERED OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
Tax-exempt · OCALA, FL 34470
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $548,524 | $507,569 | $40,955 | $747,917 | $11,433 | $736,484 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $823,502 | $416,098 | $407,404 | $693,377 | -$3,985 | $697,362 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $368,437 | $207,963 | $160,474 | $286,656 | $1,355 | $285,301 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $488,089
- Program service revenue
- $11,603
- Investment income
- $48,832
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $311,895
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $311,895
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,500
- Occupancy
- $23,776
- Depreciation
- $8,500
- Program services (functional)
- $412,501
- Management and general (functional)
- $73,774
- Fundraising (functional)
- $21,294
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $693,377
- Total assets, end of year
- $747,917
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $11,433
- Net assets, end of year
- $736,484
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $30,437
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $736,484
- Gross receipts
- $548,524
- Employees
- 8
- Year formed
- 2021
- State of legal domicile
- FL
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Weaver | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $71,000 |
| Steven S Sapp | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Ronald Fernandez | President Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Scott Coldwell | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Michael Kirby | Chaplain Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Pishotta | – Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Justin Shives | – Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Debra Palmire | – Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Owen McCarthy | – Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Nate Shannon | – Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Matt Clay | – Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Allison Campbell | – Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Larry Trowbridge | – Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Jeffrey Piccirillo | – Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Nicole Bennet | – Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Licciardello | Secretary Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Michael Kirby | Chaplain Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Steven S Sapp | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Ronald Fernandez | President Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Scott Coldwell | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Troy Weaver | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $0 |
| Amber Ellman | Operations Director Key employee | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Licciardello | Secretary Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Michael Kirby | Chaplain Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Scott Coldwell | Vice President Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Steven S Sapp | Treasurer Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Ronald Fernandez | President Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Amber Ellman | Operations Director Key employee | 40 | $0 |
| Troy Weaver | Executive Director Key employee | 40 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1111 NE 25TH AVE STE 103, OCALA, FL 34470-5665
- In care of
- % STEVEN SAPP
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 1111 NE 25th Ave Suite 103, Ocala FL 34470
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Steven S Sapp, 1111 NE 25th Ave Suite 103, Ocala FL 34470
- Signed the 990
- STEVEN SAPP CPA, Treasurer
- Website
- www.therockprogram.org
Mission
We envision a community where every young person understands that they matter, that they can overcome obstacles, and they are deeply loved. The Rock Program is committed to fostering an environment where students feel empowered to achieve greatness, knowing they have our support.
Program accomplishments
- Empowered stands as a beacon of support, a tax-exempt, non-profit organization dedicated to nurturing student success through our array of services. Our collective mission revolves around enriching the lives of students within our community, empowering them to thrive. At the heart of our efforts lies The Rock Program, a cornerstone initiative driving transformative change. Whether its providing confidence-boosting attire and footwear to students in need or equipping them with essential school supplies for academic excellence, The Rock Program is steadfast in addressing students holistic needs. As of the close of 2023, The Rock Program boasted 15 fully operational Rock Resource Rooms, extending aid to over 10,000 students during times of challenge. The impact speaks volumes: 3,829 units of food distributed, alongside 2,030 units of clothing, 490 pairs of shoes, 3,363 personal hygiene essentials, and 3,817 school supplies distributed directly to students.Expenses $412,501 · revenue $499,692
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 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 86-2847536
- 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
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O12)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $747,917
- Income (IRS master file)
- $548,524
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $548,524 | $507,569 | $747,917 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $823,502 | $416,098 | $693,377 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $368,437 | $207,963 | $286,656 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $253,409 | $128,608 | $129,446 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Steven S Sapp | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $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 86-2847536).
Questions about EMPOWERED OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
- What is the EIN of EMPOWERED OF CENTRAL FLORIDA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EMPOWERED OF CENTRAL FLORIDA is 86-2847536.
- Is EMPOWERED OF CENTRAL FLORIDA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to EMPOWERED OF CENTRAL FLORIDA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EMPOWERED OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 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 OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 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 EMPOWERED OF CENTRAL FLORIDA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of EMPOWERED OF CENTRAL FLORIDA?
- The 990-N for 2021 names Steven S Sapp.
- Who are the officers and directors of EMPOWERED OF CENTRAL FLORIDA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $71,000 (Troy Weaver, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does EMPOWERED OF CENTRAL FLORIDA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $548,524, expenses of $507,569 and total assets of $747,917 at year end.
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