E3 Educate Empower Elevate
Our mission is to ensure those most impacted by inequities are educated, empowered, and elevated to exercise their collective agency in the south.to accomplish its mission, e3 works to:1) educate black and brown families through culturally competent, relevant, and sustaining environments2) empower through the coalition-building of black and brown leaders, black educators, black and brown-led organizations, and black and brown children and families.3) to elevate black and brown families to act in their power and purpose.
E3 Educate Empower Elevate at a glance
- Total assets
- $14,755
- -84.9% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $206,364
- -50.1% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $20
- Expenses (2024)
- $321,833
- -52.1% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who E3 Educate Empower Elevate funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston Promise Neighborhood Charleston, SC | To Promote the Mission of the Organization | $5,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,755 | $206,364 | $321,833 | — | — | $20 |
| 2023 | $97,517 | $413,631 | $671,292 | $5,500 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | $344,706 | $439,169 | $503,819 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $409,287 | $514,025 | $105,912 | — | — | — |
About E3 Educate Empower Elevate
Based on IRS filings
E3 Educate Empower Elevate is a public charity focused on Education, based in Charleston, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $15K in total assets. Net investment income was $20.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
E3 Educate Empower Elevate is led by Audrey Ks Lane, Executive Director since 2022 (on filings since 2021); 2 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Audrey Ks Lane
Executive Director
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$58K (2021) → $49K (2024)
Michelle A. Mapp Mem Mpa JD
Chairperson
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Latisha Vaughn
Board Member & Program Dr
Board Member → Board Member & Program Dr, 2022
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$30K (2021) → $49K (2024)
Sherman Whites Jr.
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Powell
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Clare Kaye
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Crystal Robinson Rouse (2021–2022) — Vice Chairperson
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $49K, to Audrey KS Lane (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about E3 Educate Empower Elevate
How large is E3 Educate Empower Elevate?
E3 Educate Empower Elevate reported $15K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $206K.
What is E3 Educate Empower Elevate?
E3 Educate Empower Elevate is a public charity focused on Education, based in Charleston, SC. It holds $15K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does E3 Educate Empower Elevate operate?
E3 Educate Empower Elevate has awarded grants in South Carolina.
What is E3 Educate Empower Elevate's EIN?
E3 Educate Empower Elevate's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4237427. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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