CHILDRENS EMPOWERMENT INC Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

CHILDRENS EMPOWERMENT INC

EIN 94-3329561 · Student Services, Organizations of Students

What they do

to Assist Underpriviledged Children In Advancing Their Education.

Before you give

Are they doing good?

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Good signs so far

The public paperwork has several good signs. Now check whether the charity can show who it helped.

Here is the honest answer: A tax form shows money and paperwork. It cannot prove that people, animals, or the community were truly helped.

Good signs we looked for

IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2017The report may be old. Ask for a newer one.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders3 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

$171.11spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

$21.40of every $100 spent went to management and office costsThis number alone does not tell us how much good they did.

$0.04in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

5.8%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Is this really the charity? Give only through its official website or confirmed phone number.

Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $610,140 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $100,000 for SPENCER HOLEMAN (EXECUTIVE DIR.). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2017

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

Money in and money out

Revenue$858,010

Expenses$1,468,150

Annual shortfall $610,140 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Selected spending reported on the 990

Each amount is compared with total expenses separately. These categories can overlap, so they should not be added together as a pie chart.

Management and general$313,816 · 21.4% of expenses

Reported executive compensation (total)$100,000 · 6.8% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$858,010

Expenses$1,468,150

Assets$60,856

Contributions$50,004

Management and general$313,816

Executive compensation (total)$100,000

Accounting fees$50,035

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2017

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

SPENCER HOLEMANEXECUTIVE DIR. · 60 hrs/week $100,000

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (3)

SPENCER HOLEMANEXECUTIVE DIR.

IRVIN D YOUNGMANTREASURER

PETER POLLATVICE PRESIDENT

About this charity

Location: 480 Collins Avenue J, Colma, CA 94014
County: San Mateo
In care of: Spencer S Holeman
Primary officer: Spencer S Holeman, President

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(650) 944-4200 Officer phone(650) 994-4200

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2017
Tax period began: August 1, 2017
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: I DEAN YOUNGMAN CPA
IRS tax category: Student Services, Organizations of Students