EIN 63-0320201

Workshops Empowerment

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
197
State
Year formed
1952
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Workshops Empowerment enriches lives by helping people with disabilities and other employment barriers achieve their vocational potential. The organization addresses a full range of vocational services for individuals who want the opportunity to work and experience the many benefits that come with having a job, such as developing a sense of identity and belonging, and contributing to their community.
Also known as...
Workshop and Rehab Facilities for the Blind and Disabled; Workshops
Total revenues
$2,702,035
2023
Total expenses
$2,219,431
2023
Total assets
$4,053,733
2023
Num. employees
197
2023

Program areas at Workshops Empowerment

Workshops Empowerment Inc. addresses a full range of vocational services for people who want the opportunity to work and the many benefits that come with having a job - including a sense of identity and belonging, an opportunity to give back to the community and a sense of pride in oneself. Services provided by WE, Inc. include evaluations to determine interests and abilities; services that assist high school students with disabilities transition successfully from high school to work; job readiness training both in a classroom setting and hands-on in a workplace; assistance with resumes and interview prep; job placement assistance; job coaching once a person has found employment; and assistance in sustaining employment as challenges arise. WE, Inc. also offers ongoing employment for at least 60 individuals each year.
Our new brand, WE Made, creates delicious and useful products for sale while also providing invaluable job readiness and small business skills.

Who funds Workshops Empowerment

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
United Way of Central AlabamaGeneral Operating Costs$666,532
The Community Foundation of Greater BirminghamFamily and Social Services$50,000
Firefly Scientists FoundationOverhead Costs in Year 1 of Job Training Initiative$30,000
...and 5 more grants received

Personnel at Workshops Empowerment

NameTitleCompensation
Christy AtkinsonDirector of Finance$70,247
Kathy DunnDirector of Operations
Austin EnglandDirector of Marketing
Kenneth PowellDirector of Human Resources
Nathalie BrasherDirector of Programs
...and 8 more key personnel

Financials for Workshops Empowerment

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$701,130
Program services$1,840,190
Investment income and dividends$65,501
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$26,070
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$69,144
Total revenues$2,702,035

Form 990s for Workshops Empowerment

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-08990View PDF
2022-122023-07-28990View PDF
2021-122022-08-26990View PDF
2019-122021-01-27990View PDF
2018-122020-01-10990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

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Data update history
January 12, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 7, 2025
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $666,532 from United Way of Central Alabama
November 3, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham
January 1, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $654,738 from United Way of Central Alabama
Nonprofit Types
Employment organizationsCharities
Issues
Human servicesJobs and employment
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
4244 Third Ave South
Birmingham, AL 35222
Metro area
Birmingham-Hoover, AL
County
Jefferson County, AL
Website URL
weincal.org/ 
Phone
(205) 592-9683
IRS details
EIN
63-0320201
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1952
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
J30: Vocational Rehabilitation
NAICS code, primary
624310: Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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