2025-06-05T23:48:24-07:00 2024-12-31 990 2024-01-01 861846701 EMPOWERTHEM COLLECTIVE EMPO 6616071908 548 W Lancaster Blvd Unit C Lancaster CA 93534 Tavia Wooley Executive Director 8184972669 2025-06-05 1 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X Tavia Wooley 45306 Essex Ln Lancaster CA 93534 500000 0 X www.theempowerthemco.org X 2021 CA Provide BIPOC with access to education, training and opportunities on 5 key pillars; Policy, Entrepreneurship, Advocacy, Research, and Leadership (P.E.A.R.L). Supporting Community members to develop equitable partnerships with systems stakeholders in order to lead and build solutions that place them as the systems change expert. 4 4 0 5 0 0 50000 500000 0 0 0 0 0 50000 500000 0 0 0 0 30000 422254 0 0 0 20000 77746 50000 500000 0 0 205000 19000 205000 19000 0 0 Provide BIPOC with access to education, training and opportunities on 5 key pillars; Policy, Entrepreneurship, Advocacy, Research, and Leadership (P.E.A.R.L). Supporting Community members to develop equitable partnerships with systems stakeholders in order to lead and build solutions that place them as the systems change expert. 0 0 150000 0 Conducted community-based training programs that empowered 200 individuals with the skills and knowledge necessary for effective community leadership and civic advocacy. These trainings focused on equipping participants-many of whom represent historically underserved populations-with tools to engage in local governance, influence policy decisions, and organize grassroots efforts to address pressing social and economic challenges. Topics included leadership development, public speaking, understanding local government processes, coalition-building, and strategies for effective advocacy. As a result, participants reported increased confidence in their ability to engage in civic dialogue, take on leadership roles within their communities, and advocate for systemic change. 50000 0 Managed the Antelope Valley African American Infant and Maternal Mortality (AAIMM) Backbone Initiative, serving as the regional convener and coordinator. This work included hosting community and stakeholder meetings, organizing events, and managing logistics to support collaboration among key partners. We facilitated engagement with healthcare institutions, community-based organizations, and residents to advance equity-centered strategies aimed at improving Black maternal and infant health outcomes in the region. This work we engaged 320 community members 150000 0 Led the Policy and Advocacy work of the Los Angeles County African American Infant and Maternal Mortality (AAIMM) Initiative, serving as the backbone organization for regional coordination and systems-change efforts. Activities included convening cross-sector stakeholder meetings, facilitating strategic planning sessions, managing event logistics, and advancing policy priorities that center Black maternal health equity. We engaged with public agencies, healthcare institutions, and community advocates to promote policies and practices that address systemic disparities impacting Black birthing people and their families across the county. this also included launch the MotherBoard 150000 0 Community healthy, lived experience advisory council, and other capacity building trainings and fellowships in the antelope valley and Los Angeles county. inclusive of mother board administration work, research and evaluation work 150000 0 0 500000 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 302254 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 CA X Diana Love 6616071908 548 W Lancaster Blvd Unit C Lancaster CA 93534 X TaVia Wooley Executive Director 40 0 X X 120000 0 20000 Caroln Moore Board President 1 X 0 0 0 Diana Love Treasurer 0.5 X 0 0 0 April Holland Board Member At Large 0.25 X 0 0 0 Debbie Dew Secretary 0.25 X 0 0 0 120000 0 20000 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 500000 0 500000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 500000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 120000 120000 302254 302254 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 60000 60000 15000 15000 0 0 0 0 500 500 0 0 500 500 0 0 0 0 1746 1746 0 0 500000 500000 0 0 5000 19000 0 0 200000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 205000 19000 5000 19000 200000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 205000 19000 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 205000 19000 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X 0 0 55000 55000 250000 525000 885000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 55000 55000 250000 525000 885000 885000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 885000 1 1 X Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b As part of EmpowerTHEM Collective's commitment to transparency, compliance, and sound governance, the organization follows a structured review process for its annual IRS Form 990 filing. This process includes the following steps: Preparation and Initial Review: The Form 990 is prepared in collaboration with the Executive Director and operations team. The draft form is reviewed for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with the organization's financial records and programmatic reporting. Internal Staff Review: Once the draft is prepared, key leadership staff-including the Executive Director, and Program Leads-review the document to ensure that all program accomplishments and financial disclosures accurately reflect the organization's activities for the reporting year. Board Review and Approval: A complete draft of Form 990 is presented to the Board of Directors during a scheduled meeting. Board members receive the form in advance to allow adequate time for review and discussion. During the meeting, leadership walks through key sections of the form and answers questions to ensure board understanding and oversight. The board formally votes to approve the filing before submission. Filing and Public Availability: Upon board approval, the Form 990 is submitted to the IRS electronically by the organization's designated tax preparer. A copy of the final, filed Form 990 is retained in organizational records and is made available to the public upon request, in compliance with IRS Section 6104. Post-Filing Review and Documentation: Following submission, the form is archived internally and a summary is included in the organization's compliance tracker. The operations team evaluates the review process annually to identify any improvements for future filings. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The Board of Directors of EmpowerTHEM Collective reviews the Conflict of Interest Policy on an annual basis to ensure continued alignment with ethical standards, legal requirements, and the organization's mission. During the first board meeting of each fiscal year, all board members are provided with the policy and required to disclose any potential or actual conflicts of interest by completing and signing a disclosure form. The board collectively reviews the policy, discusses any disclosures, and takes appropriate action to manage or resolve conflicts in accordance with the policy guidelines. This annual review is documented in the meeting minutes and is a standing item on the board's governance calendar to promote transparency, accountability, and fiduciary responsibility. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 In compliance with Section 6104, the organization makes its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), Form 990, and Form 990-T (if applicable) available for public inspection upon request. These documents are also made accessible to board members and stakeholders during scheduled board meetings and organizational briefings. Interested parties may request copies in writing or by contacting the organization directly. Fires in Los Angeles