Empower 7 Inc
Empower 7 is called to meet the needs of foster & at risk youth in North Texas providing a safe christ-centered residential community that can be called home
Empower 7 Inc at a glance
In short: Empower 7 Inc gave $288K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $288K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $288,378
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $288,378
- Median grant
- $288,378
- Total assets
- $244,633
- -51.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Empower 7 Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Empower 7 Foundation ($288K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $288K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Empower 7 Foundation Dallas, TX | Intial Foundation Funding | $288,378 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $244,633 | $150,101 | $410,242 | $288,378 | 1 | $2,397 |
| 2024 | $504,774 | $408,060 | $99,439 | — | — | $74 |
| 2023 | $196,153 | $130,250 | $96,004 | — | — | $61 |
| 2022 | $161,907 | $104,910 | $55,283 | — | — | $43 |
| 2021 | $112,280 | $136,630 | $48,540 | — | — | — |
About Empower 7 Inc
Based on IRS filings
Empower 7 Inc is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Rockwall, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $245K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $288K. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Empower 7 Inc is led by Cindy Sumrall, Board Chair Treasurer since 2025 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 6 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cindy Sumrall
Board Chair Treasurer
Board Chair → Board Chair Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brent Baker
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jarrod Rhodes
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melanie Cobb
Presidentfounder
President → Presidentfounder, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$6K (2021) → $36K (2025)
Jacque Sillers
Sectres
Treasurer → Sectres, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Gonzales
Secretary
Board Member → Director, 2024
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Yvonne Noel (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Cindi Garcia (2023) — Secretary
- Former: Vida Valk (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jodie McAngus (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jacque Dingman (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Saralyn Hanford (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Stephanie Sikorski (2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $36K, to Melanie Cobb (Presidentfounder).
Frequently asked questions about Empower 7 Inc
How much does Empower 7 Inc give each year?
Empower 7 Inc gave $288K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Empower 7 Inc?
Empower 7 Inc reported $245K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $150K.
What is Empower 7 Inc?
Empower 7 Inc is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Rockwall, TX. It holds $245K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Empower 7 Inc operate?
Empower 7 Inc has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Empower 7 Inc's EIN?
Empower 7 Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-5131004. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 13, 2026)
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