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Empower Somerset Inc

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$2.15M (2022)

Expenses
$2.11M (2022)

Total Assets
$1.1M (2022)

Total Liabilities
$798k (2022)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2022

Tax Filings and Audits by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Audits are required to be submitted by nonprofit organizations that spend $750,000 or more in federal grant money in a fiscal year. "Single audits" look at the entire organization's finances and compliance, while other audits are program specific. Nonprofit Explorer has PDFs of audits for some nonprofits for fiscal year 2015 and later. Audit data is from the Federal Audit Clearinghouse.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

No Extracted Financial Data

Form 990 documents are not available for this tax period, but audit documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,147,390
Expenses
$2,109,064
Net Income
$38,326
Net Assets
$306,979
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,021,518
94.1%
Program Services $125,468
5.8%
Investment Income $404
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $155,506
7.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $992,745
47.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,104,642
Total Liabilities $797,663
Net Assets $306,979
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kristen Schiro (Executive Di) $98,275 $0 $0
Brenda Esler (Former Exec) $57,231 $0 $0
Philip Decker (President) $0 $0 $0
Steve Katz (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Kayla Yalango (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Doris Zampella (Past Preside) $0 $0 $0
Craig Calderaro (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Gabriela Gomes (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Janet Kuebler (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Joy Dolan (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Benjamin Stong (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Stephany Gomes (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,596,952
Expenses
$1,506,262
Net Income
$90,690
Net Assets
$268,653
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,526,414
95.6%
Program Services $70,059
4.4%
Investment Income $479
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $91,809
6.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $802,215
53.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $677,633
Total Liabilities $408,980
Net Assets $268,653
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Brenda Esler (Executive Di) $91,809 $0 $0
Doris Zampella (Past Preside) $0 $0 $0
Philip Decker (President) $0 $0 $0
Gabriela Gomes (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Janet Kuebler (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Carolann Dematos (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Joy Dolan (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Kayla Yalango (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Kristen Schiro (Executive Di) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,414,916
Expenses
$1,330,597
Net Income
$84,319
Net Assets
$177,963
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,282,443
90.6%
Program Services $132,117
9.3%
Investment Income $356
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $89,904
6.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $705,979
53.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $415,690
Total Liabilities $237,727
Net Assets $177,963
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Brenda Esler (Executive Di) $89,904 $0 $0
Doris Zampella (Past Preside) $0 $0 $0
Scott Torgrimsen (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Carolann Dematos (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Janet Kuebler (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Joe Esposito (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Philip Decker (President) $0 $0 $0
Marcie Fiorentino Until June 2020 (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Shubha Ramaswamy (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dan Puntillo (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Gabriela Gomes (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Christine Rose (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,139,198
Expenses
$1,046,461
Net Income
$92,737
Net Assets
$93,644
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,087,847
95.5%
Program Services $50,982
4.5%
Investment Income $369
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $89,904
8.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $526,086
50.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $190,917
Total Liabilities $97,273
Net Assets $93,644
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Brenda Esler (Executive Di) $89,904 $0 $0
Doris Zampella (President) $0 $0 $0
Scott Torgrimsen (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Carolann Dematos (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Janet Kuebler (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Joe Esposito (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Philip Decker (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Marcie Fiorentino (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Shubha Ramaswamy (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dan Puntillo (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,082,049
Expenses
$1,083,725
Net Income
-$1,676
Net Assets
$907
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,007,521
93.1%
Program Services $74,523
6.9%
Investment Income $5
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $88,575
8.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $481,673
44.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $83,210
Total Liabilities $82,303
Net Assets $907
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Brenda Esler (Executive Di) $88,575 $0 $0
Doris Zampella (President) $0 $0 $0
Scott Torgrimsen (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Vanessa Cromartie (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Carolann Dematos (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Janet Kuebler (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Joe Esposito (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Philip Decker (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Marcie Fiorentino (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Shubha Ramaswamy (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,179,342
Expenses
$1,181,118
Net Income
-$1,776
Net Assets
$2,583
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,138,159
96.5%
Program Services $41,177
3.5%
Investment Income $6
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $83,624
7.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $584,310
49.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $85,896
Total Liabilities $83,313
Net Assets $2,583
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Brenda Esler (Executive Di) $83,624 $0 $0
Doris Zampella (President) $0 $0 $0
Scott Torgrimsen (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Vanessa Cromartie (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Susan Addabbo (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Carolann Dematos (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Janet Kuebler (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Joe Esposito (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Philip Decker (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Marcie Fiorentino (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Shubha Ramaswamy (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,101,236
Expenses
$1,094,869
Net Income
$6,367
Net Assets
$4,359
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,061,655
96.4%
Program Services $36,254
3.3%
Investment Income $6
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $3,321
0.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $83,624
7.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $509,056
46.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $121,322
Total Liabilities $116,963
Net Assets $4,359
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Brenda Esler (Executive Di) $83,624 $0 $0
Doris Zampella (President) $0 $0 $0
Raj Menon (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Pasquale Marago (V. President) $0 $0 $0
Susan Addabbo (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Judy Galioto (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Janet Kuebler (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Mildred Correa (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Philip Decker (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,106,846
Expenses
$1,113,969
Net Income
-$7,123
Net Assets
-$2,008
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,064,154
96.1%
Program Services $27,114
2.4%
Investment Income $8
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $15,570
1.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $79,731
7.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $508,984
45.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $99,263
Total Liabilities $101,271
Net Assets -$2,008
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Brenda Esler (Executive Di) $79,731 $0 $0
Doris Zampella (President) $0 $0 $0
Raj Menon (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Pasquale Marago (V. President) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Dale (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Susan Addabbo (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Judy Galioto (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Janet Kuebler (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Mildred Correa (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Philip Decker (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$987,675
Expenses
$978,665
Net Income
$9,010
Net Assets
$5,115
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $944,631
95.6%
Program Services $43,041
4.4%
Investment Income $3
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $74,431
7.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $456,320
46.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $96,609
Total Liabilities $91,494
Net Assets $5,115
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Brenda Esler (Executive Di) $74,431 $0 $0
Scott Hobbs (President) $0 $0 $0
Daniel Puntillo (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Doris Zampella (V. President) $0 $0 $0
Heather Steel (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Dale (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Susan Addabbo (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Judy Galioto (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Patty Haase (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Janet Kuebler (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Pasquale Marago (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Raj Menon (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$830,202
Expenses
$852,130
Net Income
-$21,928
Net Assets
-$3,895
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $791,614
95.4%
Program Services $38,585
4.6%
Investment Income $3
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $72,091
8.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $396,386
46.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $106,317
Total Liabilities $110,212
Net Assets -$3,895
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Brenda Esler (Executive Di) $72,091 $0 $0
Scott Hobbs (President) $0 $0 $0
Daniel Puntillo (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Doris Zampella (V. President) $0 $0 $0
Heather Steel (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Dale (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$941,052
Expenses
$932,394
Net Income
$8,658
Net Assets
$18,033
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $929,563
98.8%
Program Services $11,478
1.2%
Investment Income $11
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $111,628
12.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $330,221
35.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $72,606
Total Liabilities $54,573
Net Assets $18,033

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$917,411
Expenses
$910,900
Net Income
$6,511
Net Assets
$9,375
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $912,033
99.4%
Program Services $5,374
0.6%
Investment Income $4
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $86,183
9.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $287,911
31.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $127,344
Total Liabilities $117,969
Net Assets $9,375

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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