EIN 45-4671349

Zoe Empowers

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
8
Year formed
2011
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Zoe Empowers empowers orphans and vulnerable children through a holistic approach, utilizing a community-based model. The organization runs three-year empowerment programs in Zimbabwe and Rwanda where children start the program in desperate poverty and graduate in three years to support themselves and their siblings. These programs have a success rate of 95% for graduates who no longer need charity. Zoe Empowers is located in Raleigh, NC.
Also known as...
Zoe Ministry
Total revenues
$6,323,820
2022
Total expenses
$5,660,976
2022
Total assets
$8,187,340
2022
Num. employees
8
2022

Program areas at Zoe Empowers

Kenya three year empowerment program child and youth led or resourced families in extreme poverty are gathered into empowerment peer groups comprised of approximately 25 families. While their community stands behind them, indigeneous Zoe staff from the local Zoe ngo coordinate training and resources these young people use to become safe and healthy, skilled for long term success, and wrapped in layers of community. After three years, youth graduate sustainably self-sufficient across multiple areas of life with robust community support. Groups cary-on meeting post graduation for mutual support, and independent research suggests graduates continue to progress in their success. Zoe kenya served 13,570 youth, with approximately 48,518 empowered since 2007. The kenya government recognized Zoe as one of the 7 best practices of non-governmental organizations.
Malawi three year empowerment program - child and youth led or resourced families in extreme poverty are gathered into empowerment peer groups comprised of approximately 25 families. While their community stands behind them, indigeneous Zoe staff from the local Zoe ngo coordinate training and resources these young people use to become safe and healthy, skilled for long term success, and wrapped in layers of community. After three years, youth graduate sustainably self-sufficient across multiple areas of life with robust community support. Groups cary-on meeting post graduation for mutual support, and independent research suggests graduates continue to progress in their success. Malawi's empowerment program served 5,558 youth, with approximately 17,649 empowered since 2013. The malawi government continues to provide land for farming as they recognize the great work of Zoe alleviating the orphan problem in their communities.
Rwanda three year empowerment program - child and youth led or resourced families in extreme poverty are gathered into empowerment peer groups comprised of approximately 25 families. While their community stands behind them, indigeneous Zoe staff from the local Zoe ngo coordinate training and resources these young people use to become safe and healthy, skilled for long term success, and wrapped in layers of community. After three years, youth graduate sustainably self-sufficient across multiple areas of life with robust community support. Groups cary-on meeting post graduation for mutual support, and independent research suggests graduates continue to progress in their success. Rwanda's empowerment program served 11,513 children and has empowered approximately 46,623 youth since 2007. The rwanda government continues to provide land for farming as they recognize the great work of Zoe alleviating the orphan problem in their communities.

Who funds Zoe Empowers

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Ayco Charitable FoundationCommunity & Human Services$200,000
Schwab Charitable FundInternational, Foreign Affairs$160,875
The SignatryCommunity Development$100,000
...and 31 more grants received totalling $961,124

Personnel at Zoe Empowers

NameTitleCompensation
Gaston WarnerChief Executive Officer of$120,000
John BoswellChief Operating Officer$68,157
Beth HullChief Financial Officer$0
Toni ColeDirector of Administration
Laura NemecekDirector of Program Communications
...and 8 more key personnel

Financials for Zoe Empowers

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$6,311,602
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$12,218
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$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$6,323,820

Form 990s for Zoe Empowers

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-07-25990View PDF
2021-122022-06-15990View PDF
2020-122021-07-26990View PDF
2019-122021-02-17990View PDF
2018-122019-09-26990View PDF
...and 5 more Form 990s

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Data update history
October 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $62,750 from American Endowment Foundation
August 24, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
August 22, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
August 1, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 27, 2023
Received grants
Identified 25 new grant, including a grant for $116,900 from National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN Inc
Nonprofit Types
Youth service charitiesCharities
Issues
ReligionChildrenForeign affairsInternational development
Characteristics
ReligiousChristianOperates internationallyState / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
PO Box 28839
Raleigh, NC 27611
Metro area
Raleigh-Cary, NC
County
Wake County, NC
Website URL
zoeempowers.org/ 
Phone
(919) 779-7272
Facebook page
zoeishelping 
IRS details
EIN
45-4671349
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2011
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
X20: Christian
NAICS code, primary
624110: Child and Youth Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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