Empower Illinois
Empower Illinois
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About this organization
Mission
Empower Illinois is based on a simple notion: every child has just one chance to get a great K-12 education; there are no do-overs. We seek to empower community members to assist parents to choose the best school for their child. Empower Illinois supports access to great public and private schools and educational opportunities. Period.
About
The organization provides scholarships to middle and low-incomeclass families and works to increase families' access to highquality school options through public policy advocacy. During2016, the organization granted scholarships to low incomechildren attending private elementary schools in the Chicago area.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is outlined in the filing as “We believe every child in the state of illinois should have an equal opportunity for a quality education. empower illinois expands quality education options for low-income and working families of illinois, with a particular emphasis on k-12 scholarships and student centered public policy.”.
When discussing its operations, they were defined as: “To expand quality education options for low-income and working-class families of illinois.”.
- The state where the non-profit operates has been legally reported as IL.
- The filing indicates that the non-profit's address in 2020 is located at 200 N LASALLE STREET 2310, CHICAGO, IL, 60601.
- The non-profit has reported 15 employees on their form as of 2020.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $9,579,725.
- The CEO compensation structure within the organization is not based on a review and approval from an impartial entity.
- The organization has 13 independent voting members.
- The organization has a professional fund raiser.
- The organization was formed in 2010.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization engages in lobbying activities.
- The organization pays $1,477,809 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $394,044 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization pays grants to individuals.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.