irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $7KEMH MENTORSHIP WORKSHOP SERIES
- #2 $7KSOUTHEAST QUEENS AWARDS GALA
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Black Pre-Law Conference
Event designed to support and guide Black and brown students interested in pursuing legal careers
EMH Mentorship Workshop Series
Offers mentorship and educational workshops focused on college and career readiness for youth in Southeast Queens
EMH SAT Prep Program
Provides test preparation courses and resources for students aiming to improve their SAT scores
Power Of The Vote
Online civic engagement initiative promoting voter education and participation among youth and community members
Southeast Queens College Fair
Annual event connecting students and families with colleges, financial aid resources, and higher education opportunities
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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College Access and Success Support 3 activities
- Administer college readiness and career planning workshopsProvides comprehensive college readiness programming including workshops on college applications, financial aid, personal statement writing, career planning, and campus transition. These are delivered through annual fairs, virtual series, and targeted events for rising high school seniors and college freshmen.
- Deliver SAT and ACT preparation programsOffers in-person and virtual SAT and ACT preparation courses, including accelerated and multi-date programs for high school juniors and seniors, using resources such as College Board, Khan Academy, and partnerships with Bell Curves. These programs have been operated as primary initiatives, including a December 2023 course and Spring 2024 virtual course.
- Host and operate annual Southeast Queens College FairOrganizes and hosts the Annual Southeast Queens College Fair, connecting students and families with colleges, universities, community organizations, and educational resources. The event has convened over 30 colleges and provided workshops on SAT prep, financial aid (including onsite CUNY FAST! support), essay writing, and career planning since at least 2021, serving over 1,500 students annually.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Conduct community outreach and resource fairsHosts community events that connect residents with legal, educational, child psychology, health, and mental health services. Examples include co-organizing a toy and clothing drive, hosting a Back to School Family Day at Citi Field, and celebrating Black professionals in Queens.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Host annual Community Scholarship Gala and award need- and merit-based scholarshipsOrganizes the annual Southeast Queens Community Scholarship Gala to celebrate and fund student achievement. Awards multiple scholarships including the Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship, Linda Hicks Memorial Scholarship, Jerzee Foundation Scholarship, Actuarial Diversity Scholarship, American Chemical Society Scholars Program, and need-based aid for Native American students, supporting underrepresented and underserved youth in pursuing higher education.
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Mentorship and Professional Development Programs 1 activity
- Host mentorship and professional development programsOperates the EMH Mentorship Workshop Series as a primary program, providing structured guidance and development opportunities for youth. Also hosts specialized events such as the Black Pre-Law Conference to support career pathways in law and other professions.
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Community-Engaged Public Art Projects 1 activity
- Lead public art and advocacy projects for racial justiceOrganized and completed a Black Lives Matter mural painting in Downtown Jamaica in 2020 and assisted in subsequent mural-related activities, using public art as a tool for community expression and racial justice advocacy.
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Documentary Film Production 1 activity
- Produce and disseminate documentary media on Black representation in medicineProduced the documentary "United in Healing," which highlights the experiences of five Black physicians, including founder Dr. Ayana K. Cole-Price, to promote awareness of racial disparities and representation in healthcare. Hosted a premiere event on February 28, 2025, and published a recap video.
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Civic Engagement and Voter Mobilization 1 activity
- Provide voter registration and civic engagement programmingOffers voter registration assistance, election reminders, and voting-by-mail support through dedicated workshops and events such as the Virtual Voter Registration Party and "Power of the Vote" panel discussions. Includes youth-focused civic education on voting rights and political participation, including a First-Time Voter Registration & Youth Info Workshop at the 2023 college fair.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$55K
Contributions & grants$51K93%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$4K
expenses
Total expenses$77K
Program expenses78%
Admin / overhead22%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$15K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$-367
Cash$4K
Investments$0
Liabilities$23K
Net assets$-42K
Liquid reserves0.5 mo
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue +5.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 1
- BOBBIE D COLE — CHIEF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- Bell Curves Partner — Collaborated with EMPOWER MY HOOD INC on a fall SAT prep program.
- Bell Curves Partner — Partner organization providing SAT preparation instruction in collaboration with EMPOWER MY HOOD INC.
- BellCurves Partner — Collaborated with EMH on SAT Prep programming.
- Black JD Partner — Collaborates through shared focus on providing pre-law resources to Black and brown students; Delonie Plummer serves on the board of this organization.
- Black Lives Matter Partner — Collaborated on the creation of a public mural in Downtown Jamaica.
- City of Maranatha Partner — Co-organized a toy and clothing drive with EMPOWER MY HOOD INC.
- College Board Partner — Provides SAT-related calendar and services for test preparation.
- DYCD NYC Government — Government partner supporting the Southeast Queens College Fair.
- Fastweb.com Partner — Lists Fastweb.com as a resource for minority scholarships.
- Jamaica Performing Arts Center Partner — Venue host for the 4th Annual Southeast Queens Community Scholarship Gala.
- Khan Academy Partner — Offers test preparation resources through a partnership with Khan Academy.
- MyScholly.com Partner — Lists MyScholly.com as a source for additional scholarship opportunities.
- New York Urban League Partner — Collaborates by listing the New York Urban League Scholarship as part of EMPOWER MY HOOD INC's scholarship opportunities.
- Scholarships.com Partner — Lists Scholarships.com as a resource for minority scholarships.
- UNCF Partner — Partners by promoting UNCF Scholarships as part of EMPOWER MY HOOD INC's listed scholarship opportunities.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Civic Engagement Through Culturally-Responsive Dialogue and Actionmethodology: civic-engagement-through-dialogueBy combining civic education forums, youth-centered voter engagement, peaceful protest, and public art, EMPOWER MY HOOD INC fosters political participation and racial justice awareness because culturally-relevant, community-led expression increases ownership and behavioral change more effectively than top-down messaging.
- Community-Rooted Mentorship and Holistic Youth Developmentmethodology: holistic_youth_developmentBy integrating college preparation, career readiness, and civic leadership within a mentorship model led by culturally-affine Black professionals, EMPOWER MY HOOD INC increases educational engagement and community resilience among youth in underserved communities because shared lived experience builds trust and enables sustained influence.
- Education Access via Strategic Partnershipsmethodology: partnership-based_education_deliveryBy partnering with external education providers to deliver test preparation and college readiness programming, EMPOWER MY HOOD INC expands access to high-quality academic resources for underserved students because leveraging specialized partners increases program efficacy and scalability without duplicating capacity.
- Youth Empowerment Through Celebrationmethodology: celebration-based_youth_empowermentBy publicly celebrating academic achievement and personal resilience, EMPOWER MY HOOD INC reinforces positive identity and aspirational behavior among youth from underserved communities because recognition rituals strengthen self-efficacy and community support networks.