Empower Motivation Fitness
1. To empower those with disabilities and movement disorders to DO their best to BE their best.2. To improve the quality of life of those with movement disorders …
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Empower Motivation Fitnesss progress against its stated goals has been a journey of frustrating delays concurrent with remarkable achievements in the fulfillment of a vision--all experienced by, and accomplished by, a single spare-time Chief Executive Officer working with a volunteer board of six.Since January 2022 we have, as planned (though not necessarily as scheduled): established goals for web site development, performance management, and fundraising training; completed our starting point website developed an orientation presentation outreached to market base through community health fair, associated arts groups, and healthcare facilities and physicians searched for, found, and moved to expanded space in new location developed, distributed, and collected our first participant satisfaction survey and Added 10 active participants to rolls despite Covid restrictions.We …
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Mission
1. To empower those with disabilities and movement disorders to DO their best to BE their best.2. To improve the quality of life of those with movement disorders through physical and mental exercises and activities.3. To build an ongoing, supportive community with cost effective and caring services. 4. To provide that community with programs supporting caregivers.
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Empower Motivation Fitness with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 86 places it in the top 2% of the 98,862 health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyEmpower Motivation Fitness is a registered health nonprofit based in Annapolis, MD, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2021 and has been operating for 5 years. Its EIN is 861697821. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $158K in annual revenue. 23 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Empower Motivation Fitness's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 861697821. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Empower Motivation Fitness has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.
Empower Motivation Fitness is located in Annapolis, MD, United States. The organization was established in 2021 and has been active for 5 years.
Based on official tax filings, Empower Motivation Fitness has $158K in annual revenue. It allocates 45% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 89% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Empower Motivation Fitness is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $158K in annual revenue. The organization has 23 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Empower Motivation Fitness. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Empower Motivation Fitness holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 45% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Empower Motivation Fitnesss progress against its stated goals has been a journey of frustrating delays concurrent with remarkable achievements in the fulfillment of a vision--all experienced by, and accomplished by, a single spare-time Chief Executive Officer working with a volunteer board of six.Since January 2022 we have, as planned (though not necessarily as scheduled): established goals for web site development, performance management, and fundraising training; completed our starting point website developed an orientation presentation outreached to market base through community health fair, associated arts groups, and healthcare facilities and physicians searched for, found, and moved to expanded space in new location developed, distributed, and collected our first participant satisfaction survey... Empower Motivation Fitness is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2021.
Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 45% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $158K is below the peer average of $41M.
Yes, donations to Empower Motivation Fitness are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Empower Motivation Fitness is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 861697821, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
EMPOWER MOTIVATION FITNESS is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (4)
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4 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 23 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 23 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2021
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Empower Motivation Fitness
- What is Empower Motivation Fitness?
- Empower Motivation Fitness is a health supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Annapolis, United States. Empower Motivation Fitnesss progress against its stated goals has been a journey of frustrating delays concurrent with remarkable achievements in the fulfillment of a vision--all experienced by, and accomplished by, a single spare-time Chief Executive Officer working with a volunteer board of six.Since January 2022 we have, as planned (though not necessarily as scheduled): established goals for web site development, performance management, and fundraising training; completed our starting point website developed an orientation presentation outreached to market base through community health fair, associated arts groups, and healthcare facilities and physicians searched for, found, and moved to expanded space in new location developed, distributed, and collected our first participant satisfaction survey and Added 10 active participants to rolls despite Covid restrictions.We have also, by seizing opportunities in line with our vision: developed and added, starting February 2023 Rockin Steady n Rollin Easy music therapy to Rock Steady Boxing program offerings; developed and readied for announcement of first class Give n Take It Easy and Caregiver Support and Compassionate Listening programs; expanded Board of Directors and opened possibility of retirement community branches or special offerings in central location."
- When was Empower Motivation Fitness founded?
- Empower Motivation Fitness was founded in 2021.
- Who leads Empower Motivation Fitness?
- David Fletcher serves as CEO.
- Where is Empower Motivation Fitness located?
- Headquartered in Annapolis, MD, United States.
- What is Empower Motivation Fitness's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 45% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Empower Motivation Fitness trustworthy?
- Empower Motivation Fitness has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Empower Motivation Fitness's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 861697821.
- What is Empower Motivation Fitness's website?
- http://emfmaryland.org