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EMPOWERMENT SYSTEMS INC
APACHE JUNCTION, AZ · EIN 860664708 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE F99 · Mental Health & Crisis Intervention · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.empowermentsystems.org
revenue
$608K
expenses
$743K
net assets
$1.4M
employees
9
volunteers
15
program ratio
87%
mission · from form 990

EMPOWERING PEOPLE TO IMPROVE LIVES THROUGH COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS INCLUDING HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Empowerment Systems Inc. is a nonprofit organization based in Arizona that provides a range of services aimed at improving the health and well-being of individuals and families. They focus on assisting veterans, low-income individuals, and families through programs that offer healthcare navigation, food assistance, and workforce development. Established in 1990, the organization has evolved to address various community needs.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $0
    WE ENROLL QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP). WE HAVE CERTIFIED ASSISTORS INCLUDING ONE FLUENT IN SPANISH. THEY ASSIST CLIENTS WITH THE APPLICATION PROCESS. THEY ALSO ATTEND COMMUNITY HEALTH AND OUTREACH EVENTS TO PROMOTE SNAP AND OUR PROGRAMS IN PINAL COUNTY, SE MARICOPA COUNTY AND THE GREATER PHOENIX AREA. WE HAVE MOBILE OUTREACH AND APPLICATION ASSISTANCE AT COMMUNITY PARTNER SITES OF MARICOPA WIC, CREIGHTON SCHOOL DISTRICT FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER, THE CHRISTIAN NEIGHBORHOOD CLINIC AND APACHE JUNCTION. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH UNITED FOOD BANK WE OFFER A MONTHLY PRODUCE DISTRIBUTION SERVING COMMUNITY INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH BOXES OF FRESH PRODUCE AND OTHER FOODS. THIS FISCAL YEAR WE SERVED 2,686 CLIENTS, 1,424 HOUSEHOLDS WITH 1,779 BOXES DISTRIBUTED WITH A TOTAL GROSS WEIGHT OF 72,571 POUNDS. WE HAD AS MANY AS 14 VOLUNTEERS PARTICIPATE.
  2. #2 $0
    OUR FISCAL AGENCY PROGRAM PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TO LEAD PLANNING ORGANIZATIONS WHO DO NOT HAVE A 501(C)3 DESIGNATION.
named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Community Outreach Resource Connection (CORC)
Helps community members identify and enroll in healthcare benefits and social services for which they are eligible.
Empowerment Learning Collaborative
Offers community-based internships for health profession students to gain valuable work experience while serving the community.
Veterans Guide
A resource center providing assistance with VA benefits, including disability compensation and vocational rehabilitation.
activities · 14 groups

what they do

  • Mental Health Crisis Response Systems 4 activities
    • Behavioral Health Authority Management
      Created and managed a comprehensive network of mental health and substance abuse services as the regional behavioral health authority for Arizona's Gila and Pinal Counties.
    • Behavioral Health Authority Management
      Created and managed a comprehensive network of mental health and substance abuse services as the regional behavioral health authority for Arizona's Gila and Pinal Counties.
    • Behavioral Health Authority Services
      Created and managed a comprehensive network of mental health and substance abuse services as the regional behavioral health authority for Arizona's Gila and Pinal Counties.
    • Regional Behavioral Health Authority Services
      Managed a comprehensive network of mental health and substance abuse services as the regional behavioral health authority for Arizona's Gila and Pinal Counties.
  • Clinical Training for Health Students 4 activities
    • Community-Based Health Professions Internship
      Offers a community-based internship for health professions students across Arizona.
    • Community-Based Internship for Health Professions Students
      Offers a community-based internship for health professions students across Arizona.
    • Health Professions Student Internship
      Offers a community-based internship for health professions students across Arizona.
    • Health Professions Student Internship Program
      Offers a community-based internship for health professions students across Arizona.
  • Digital Access for Employment Support 4 activities
    • Computer Assistance for Employment and Housing
      Provides assistance with computer use to find work and secure rental assistance.
    • Computer Use Assistance
      Provides assistance with computer use to find work and secure rental assistance.
    • Computer Use Assistance for Employment and Housing
      Provides assistance with computer use to find work and secure rental assistance.
    • Computer Use and Resource Assistance
      Provides assistance with computer use to find work and secure rental assistance.
  • Document Assistance and Application Support 4 activities
    • ID Replacement Program
      Provides an ID Replacement program for low-income individuals and families, including assistance in obtaining a driver's license.
    • ID Replacement Program
      Provides an ID Replacement program for low-income individuals and families.
    • ID and Driver's License Replacement Program
      Provides an ID Replacement program for low-income individuals and families and assists individuals in obtaining a driver's license.
    • ID and Driver's License Replacement Program
      Provides an ID Replacement program and assists individuals in obtaining a driver's license for low-income individuals and families.
  • Warm Line Peer Support Services 3 activities
    • 211 Resource Helpline
      Provides access to 24/7 confidential and anonymous support through the 211 resource helpline.
    • 211 Resource Helpline Access
      Provides access to 24/7 confidential and anonymous support through the 211 resource helpline.
    • 211 Resource Helpline Access
      Provides access to 24/7 confidential and anonymous support through the 211 resource helpline.
  • Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance 3 activities
    • Benefit Enrollment Assistance
      Assists individuals and families with applying for AHCCCS (Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System), SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), KidsCare, Marketplace Insurance, TANF (Cash Assistance), and SNAPCan through trained assisters in the Community Outreach Resource Connection (CORC) Program.
    • Benefits Enrollment Assistance
      Assists individuals and families with applying for AHCCCS, SNAP, KidsCare, Marketplace Insurance, TANF (Cash Assistance), and SNAPCan through trained assisters from the Community Outreach Resource Connection (CORC) Program, including mobile services.
    • Benefits Enrollment Assistance
      Assists individuals and families with applying for AHCCCS (Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System), SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), KidsCare, Marketplace Insurance, TANF (Cash Assistance), and SNAPCan through trained assisters in the Community Outreach Resource Connection (CORC) Program.
  • Volunteer-Based Food Distribution Support 3 activities
    • Food Box Distribution
      Distributes food boxes monthly to qualified individuals and families through volunteer efforts.
    • Food Box Distribution
      Distributes food boxes monthly to qualified individuals and families through volunteer efforts.
    • Monthly Food Box Distribution
      Distributes food boxes monthly to qualified individuals and families through volunteer efforts.
  • Holiday Gift and Family Support Programs 3 activities
    • Holiday Food Drive
      Operates an annual Holiday Turkey/Ham drive to support low-income individuals and families.
    • Holiday Food Drive
      Operates an annual Holiday Turkey/Ham drive to support low-income individuals and families.
    • Holiday Turkey/Ham Drive
      Operates an annual Holiday Turkey/Ham drive to support low-income individuals and families.
  • Mobile and Fixed Hygiene Services for Homeless Individuals 3 activities
    • Laundry Voucher Program
      Offers a Local Laundry Voucher program to assist low-income individuals and families.
    • Local Laundry Voucher Program
      Offers a Local Laundry Voucher program to assist low-income individuals and families.
    • Local Laundry Voucher Program
      Offers a Local Laundry Voucher program to assist low-income individuals and families.
  • Regional Service Center Operations 3 activities
    • Mobile Community Outreach Resource Connection (CORC) Services
      Provides mobile services through CORC assisters at its resource center in Apache Junction and at satellite locations in the greater Phoenix area.
    • Mobile Community Outreach Resource Connection (CORC) Services
      Provides mobile services through CORC assisters at its resource center in Apache Junction and at satellite locations in the greater Phoenix area.
    • Mobile Resource Center Services
      Provides mobile services through CORC assisters at its resource center in Apache Junction and at satellite locations in the greater Phoenix area.
  • Outpatient & Residential Recovery Support Services 3 activities
    • Residential Alcohol and Substance Abuse Program
      Operates Unhooked Recovery, a residential alcohol and substance abuse program with two locations in Mesa, AZ.
    • Residential Alcohol and Substance Abuse Program
      Operates Unhooked Recovery, a residential alcohol and substance abuse program with two locations in Mesa, AZ.
    • Unhooked Recovery Residential Program
      Operates Unhooked Recovery, a residential alcohol and substance abuse program with two locations in Mesa, AZ.
  • Direct Support Professional & Caregiver Training 2 activities
    • Mental Health First Aid Training
      Provides 8-hour Mental Health First Aid training to teach participants how to assist individuals developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis.
    • Mental Health First Aid Training
      Provides 8-hour Mental Health First Aid training to teach participants how to assist individuals developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis.
  • Driver and Equipment Operator Training 1 activity
    • Driver's License Assistance
      Assists individuals in obtaining a driver's license.
  • Uncategorized 5 activities
    • Rural Career Exploration and Preparation
      Provides a centralized resource for rural career exploration and preparation to connect job seekers, students, and businesses.
    • Rural Career Exploration and Preparation
      Provides a centralized resource for rural career exploration and preparation to connect job seekers, students, and businesses.
    • Rural Career Exploration and Preparation Resource
      Provides a centralized resource for rural career exploration and preparation to connect job seekers, students, and businesses.
    • Service Connected Disability Guide for Veterans
      Developed a Service Connected Disability Guide for veterans.
    • Service Connected Disability Guide for Veterans
      Developed a Service Connected Disability Guide for veterans.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$608K
Contributions & grants$178K29%
Program service revenue$6K1%
Investment income$289K48%
Other revenue$135K
expenses
Total expenses$743K
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$585K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.75M
Cash$159K
Investments$2.24M
Liabilities$1.32M
Net assets$1.43M
Liquid reserves38.8 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue -6.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JACK BEVERIDGE PRESIDENT, CHAIR OF THE BO 40 $164K
WILLIAM BEVERIDGE CEO 40 $116K
board members · 6
  • BETSY YURGEL — DIRECTOR
  • CHRISTINE MORGAN — SECRETARY
  • EDIE FAUST — TREASURER
  • MAURICE MILLER — VICE PRESIDENT
  • MICHAEL STUMPF — DIRECTOR
  • ROMUALDO MUNOZ — DIRECTOR
relationships · 21

who they work with

  • A.T. Still University Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health Partner — Provides low-cost dental care through dental students practicing under supervision within The Empowerment Center.
  • AJPL Partner — Provides a link to a free 24/7 VA benefits navigator through AJPL, requiring an AJ library card.
  • Arizona Department of Economic Security Partner — Partner agency providing rental and utility assistance; linked for online applications and contact information.
  • Arizona Department of Revenue Government — ELF is a Qualifying Charitable Organization (CQO) per Arizona tax law, enabling tax credits for donors through the Arizona Department of Revenue.
  • Arizona Department of Veteran Services Partner — Refers veterans to Veteran Benefit Counselors (VBCs) from the AZ Department of Veteran Services for assistance with VA benefits, appeals, and other services.
  • Arizona@Work Pinal County Partner — Partners to provide a centralized resource for rural career exploration and preparation.
  • Back on the Road Partner — Partnered to launch a 501c3 and collaborate on helping people.
  • Community Action Human Resources Agency (CAHRA) Partner — Partner agency offering housing programs; linked for information and contact details.
  • Home Free Partner — Collaborates to help runaway, homeless, and exploited youth return home safely or reach a stable place by providing free bus passes and support services.
  • Mercy Medical Angels Partner — Collaborates to provide non-emergency ground transportation assistance for financially qualifying patients traveling for non-local medical treatment.
  • Phoenix Veterans Hospital Partner — Lists as a healthcare resource for veterans, providing contact information and available services.
  • STAND UP AJ- Stand Together Drug Free Partner — Collaborates with the Apache Junction community to eliminate youth substance and alcohol misuse through trauma-informed education and advocacy.
  • Saguaro Foot and Ankle Partner — Provides services including surgery, custom orthotics, wound care, geriatrics, pediatrics, fracture/X-ray within The Empowerment Center.
  • Scholarship America Partner — Administers the Wells Fargo Veterans Emergency Grant Program and coordinates payment solutions.
  • U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service (USDA FNS) Funder — Federally funds the SNAPCan program.
  • Unhooked Recovery Partner — Operates a residential alcohol and substance abuse program
  • VA SE Clinic Gilbert Partner — Lists as a healthcare resource for veterans, providing contact information, available services, and transportation details.
  • Veterans of Foreign Wars Partner — Lists as a Veteran Service Organization (VSO) providing assistance to veterans.
  • Vietnam Veterans of America Partner — Lists as a Veteran Service Organization (VSO) providing assistance to veterans.
  • Wells Fargo Funder — Highlights the Wells Fargo Veterans Emergency Grant Program, which provides emergency financial assistance to veterans and their spouses in higher education.
  • Wounded Warrior Project Partner — Lists as a Veteran Service Organization (VSO) providing assistance to veterans.