Nonprofit · EIN 87-1974119
EMPOWERED
Tax-exempt · RAPID CITY, SD 57702
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $245,655 | $272,574 | -$26,919 | $79,988 | $33,333 | $46,655 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $233,316 | $189,119 | $44,197 | $90,124 | $16,550 | $73,574 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990-EZ | $115,609 | $88,366 | $27,243 | $53,860 | $24,493 | $29,367 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $35,082
- Program service revenue
- $210,114
- Investment income
- $9
- Other revenue
- $450
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $49,049
- Other salaries and wages
- $135,795
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $209,465
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,283
- Occupancy
- $14,410
- Depreciation
- $3,627
- Program services (functional)
- $224,664
- Management and general (functional)
- $36,071
- Fundraising (functional)
- $11,839
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $90,124
- Total assets, end of year
- $79,988
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $33,333
- Net assets, end of year
- $46,655
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $16,608
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $46,655
- Gross receipts
- $245,655
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 74
- Year formed
- 2021
- State of legal domicile
- SD
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZARAH MATTOX | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $1,660 | $33 |
| KEHALA TWO BULLS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CODY CONNER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HATTIE DUNHAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN ERICKSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY GRAVES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY HAAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NOLAN OKOUCHI | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACKIE OWENS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRETT ROES-HARTMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANGELA GIFFIN | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $29,281 | $586 |
| ZARAH MATTOX | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $4,420 | $0 |
| KEHALA TWO BULLS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CODY CONNER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY HAAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN HUNTLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NOLAN OKOUCHI | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANGELA GIFFIN | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $35,974 | $720 |
| JUSTIN HUNTLEY | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | – |
| MARY HAAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | – |
| NOLAN OKOUCHI | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | – |
| MARTY TWO BULLS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | – |
| CODY CONNER | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | – |
| ZARAH MATTOX | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | – |
| WAYNE ROSBY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | – |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3213 W MAIN ST 234, RAPID CITY, SD 57702-2314
- In care of
- % PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ZARAH MATTOX, 3213 W MAIN STREET 234, RAPID CITY, SD 57702
- Signed the 990
- ANGELA GIFFIN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (605) 393-7113
- Website
- EMPOWEREDBH.ORG
- Return prepared by
- DESMET CPA GROUP LLC
Mission
EMPOWERED PROVIDES AN EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION ENVIRONMENT WHERE ALL ARE ENCOURAGED TO BE RESPONSIBLE, RESILIENT, COMPASSIONATE, AND CONNECTED.
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDE A LEARNING COMMUNITY FOR GRADES K-12 WHERE ALL KIDS CAN BE CREATIVE - CONSCIENTIOUS, RESILIENT, EMPOWERED, ADVENTUROUS, THOUGHTFUL, INQUISITIVE, VALIANT AND ENGAGED.Expenses $224,664 · revenue $210,114
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
- 87-1974119
- 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
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $79,988
- Income (IRS master file)
- $245,655
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $245,655 | $272,574 | $79,988 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $233,316 | $189,119 | $90,124 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2023 | $115,609 | $88,366 | $53,860 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2022 | – | – | – | 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 87-1974119).
Questions about EMPOWERED
- What is the EIN of EMPOWERED?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EMPOWERED is 87-1974119.
- Is EMPOWERED tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to EMPOWERED tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EMPOWERED 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 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 EMPOWERED 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 EMPOWERED?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ZARAH MATTOX.
- Who are the officers and directors of EMPOWERED?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $1,660 (ZARAH MATTOX, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does EMPOWERED have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $245,655, expenses of $272,574 and total assets of $79,988 at year end.
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