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EMPOWERING KIDS PERHAM

EIN 82-2099328 PERHAM, MN

Revenue 2024
$1,068,134
Expenses 2024
$1,465,340

Program services were 76.3% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

As filed

Subsection
03
NTEE code
P20
Classification
1000
Street
231 FOX ST

These codes are the IRS's own and are shown exactly as filed. What each one means is in the Business Master File documentation (opens in a new tab).

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

To empower children, families, and the community by providing support and resources to those with autism or social challenges.

Activities or mission (Part I)

To empower children, families, and the community by providing support and resources to those with autism or social-cognitive challenges: enabling a life to hope, happiness, dignity and purpose.

  • EIDBI ServicesThe Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) benefit is a Minnesota Health Care Program designed to provide comprehensive support for individuals under the age of 21 diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or related conditions. This benefit is available to those enrolled in Medical Assistance (MA), MinnesotaCare, Minnesota Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA), or other qualifying health care programs.The primary goal of the EIDBI program is to deliver medically necessary, early, and intensive interventions that address the unique Continued on Schedule O...developmental and behavioral needs of individuals with ASD or related conditions. These interventions aim to:1. Improve the individual's independence and ability to participate meaningfully in family, school, and community life.2. Provide education and support to parents and families, empowering them to better understand and address their loved one's needs.3. Enhance overall outcomes and quality of life for individuals receiving services.In FY 2025, the EIDBI program had a significant impact within the community. A dedicated team of 17 therapists delivered over 9,300 hours of individualized services to over 30 clients. These services included direct intervention, family training, and ongoing support. The program continues to play a vital role in helping families navigate the challenges of ASD and related conditions while fostering positive, long-term outcomes for clients and their families.

    Expenses $1,040,054 · Revenue $830,605

  • After-School Groups and Summer Skills GroupsEmpowering Kids offers essential after-school and summer programming for individuals with autism, ADHD, and other related social challenges. Participants, ranging from ages 10 to 19, come together to learn, grow, and connect in a supportive environment.During the past year:-After-School Groups welcomed 12 participants, each attending for two hours weekly.-Summer Social Groups served 18 participants, with sessions running four hours each week.Continued on Schedule O... To keep these opportunities accessible, Empowering Kids offers affordable and reduced rates for families facing financial hardship.Programming combines small-group instruction with structured activities that focus on:-Social-emotional skills - conversation, play, and greetings.-Self-regulation and emotional management - strategies to manage emotions across settings.-Healthy relationships and friendships - understanding boundaries, fostering connections, and developing social awareness.-Life skills - navigating community spaces, problem-solving, and building independence.-Understanding individual disabilities - developing self-awareness and empowerment through education about personal diagnoses.A hallmark of the program is experiential learning through community outings, which allow participants to apply skills in real-world settings. This year's outings included bowling alleys, state parks, museums, zoos, flower fields, and lake days - experiences many participants might not otherwise access. These adventures nurture inclusion, confidence, and a sense of discovery.Beyond direct impact on participants, the program also provides meaningful respite for caregivers, giving families time to recharge while their loved ones engage in enriching and supportive activities.

    Expenses $20,641 · Grants $1,225 · Revenue $16,305

  • Occupational TherapyEmpowering Kids provides individualized Occupational Therapy (OT) services that support children and young adults with autism, ADHD, sensory processing differences, and other developmental needs. The OT program is designed to help participants build the foundational skills they need for success at home, in school, and in the community.Through one-on-one sessions, participants work with a licensed occupational therapist on:-Fine and gross motor skills - improving strength, coordination, and dexterity for everyday tasks.Continued on Schedule O...-Sensory processing and regulation - developing strategies to respond appropriately to sensory input and maintain focus.-Daily living skills - from dressing and eating to personal hygiene and organization, building independence in self-care.-Executive functioning - strengthening planning, sequencing, attention, and problem-solving abilities.Therapy sessions are play-based and engaging, meeting each child where they are and helping them progress in meaningful, motivating ways. Our therapist also collaborates closely with caregivers, providing education, resources, and strategies that can be carried into daily routines at home.

    Expenses $57,269 · Revenue $58,772

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Officers and directors · 2024

As listed in Part VII of the 2024 return, in the order the filer printed them. Each return names its own; this is not a roster the organization keeps with us.

  • Jennifer Hendrickson

    Chair

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • Cori Brown

    Vice Chair

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • Darren Fujii

    Treasurer

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • Kim Nelson

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • Kristen Paurus

    Director (Until 12/24)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • Kristi Werner

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • Megan Tweeton

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • Justine Anderson

    Director (Until 11/24)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • Nancy Vyskocil

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • Rynell Freeland

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • Angela Quam

    Director (Until 12/24)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • Justine Anderson

    Executive Director (As of 1/25)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    40

  • Tiffany Schroeer

    Executive Director (Until 11/24)

    Total calculated
    $86,720
    From this org
    $82,320
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $4,400
    Hours/week
    40

  • Christi Stoll

    Secretary/Clerk/Office Man

    Total calculated
    $100,377
    From this org
    $100,377
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. Earlier years are each on their own filing page.

Filings

  • 2024
    Revenue
    $1,068,134
    Expenses
    $1,465,340
    Contributions
    $163,636
    Grants paid
    $1,225
  • 2023
    Revenue
    $1,470,207
    Expenses
    $1,632,899
    Contributions
    $395,750
    Grants paid
    $12,674
  • 2022
    Revenue
    $1,280,340
    Expenses
    $1,329,777
    Contributions
    $272,364
    Grants paid
    $11,660

The four totals the IRS asks for on Part I of the Form 990, as filed. A dash means the figure was not present on the return — not that it was zero.

Other returns filed

  • 2021 · 990

    Revenue
    $660,742
    Expenses
    $954,371
    Assets (EOY)
    $1,198,721

  • 2020 · 990

    Revenue
    $1,777,933
    Expenses
    $570,707
    Assets (EOY)
    $1,517,906

  • 2019 · 990

    Revenue
    $361,950
    Expenses
    $409,160
    Assets (EOY)
    $150,254

  • 2018 · 990

    Revenue
    $310,485
    Expenses
    $261,120
    Assets (EOY)
    $128,991

  • 2017 · 990

    Revenue
    $201,633
    Expenses
    $142,923
    Assets (EOY)
    $79,592

Nonprofiteer parses Forms 990, 990-EZ and 990-PF, in a window of recent tax years. These returns are recorded from the IRS e-file index, so their figures were extracted by that index rather than read from the return here — treat them as a different source from the filings above, not as more of the same record. A dash means the index carries no figure; Form 990-T listings carry none at all.

Grants made

No itemized grants to organizations. Schedule I is filed only by organizations that granted more than $5,000 to a recipient, so most filers have none.

Grants received

Other IRS files

Auto-Revocation List

Not listed. The IRS publishes this list for organizations whose exemption was automatically revoked for failing to file for three consecutive years.

Publication 78

Listed as of 13 October 2026, under deductibility PC.

These are two separate IRS files on two separate schedules, shown as published and not reconciled with each other. Neither is a statement about whether a contribution is deductible today: 19,245 organizations appear in Publication 78 while the IRS's own revocation file lists them as currently revoked, more than half of those revoked before 2019. Absence from Publication 78 is evidence of nothing, and presence is not evidence either. Verify current status with the IRS before relying on it.

What this page reflects

The registration facts above come from the IRS Business Master File published 13 October 2026 and read 26 October 2026, for every organization at once. Returns through tax year 2024, the newest we have parsed for this organization.