Mission
CHEER convenes, connects, and collaborates with neighbors and partners to uplift strengths and cultivate agency for healthier, safer, and thriving communities.
Public Charity
COMMUNITY HEALTH AND EMPOWERMENT THROUGH EDUCATION AND RESEARCH INC
Based in Silver Spring, MD, COMMUNITY HEALTH AND EMPOWERMENT THROUGH EDUCATION AND RESEARCH INC operates as a Public Charity. The organization reported $871K in revenue, $810K in expenses, $490K in total assets for fiscal year 2025. Imperigo tracks 15 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $404K.
EIN: 273662468
Silver Spring, MD
Community & Neighborhood Development
NTEE: S20
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$871K
Total Expenses$810K
Total Assets$490K
Grant Records15
Funding Total$404K
Filing Years2021–2025
Sample Grants Received
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
$5,600
GENERAL SUPPORT
$5,000
UNRESTRICTED
$16,000
Cheer Healthcare Access Program
$25,000
TO SUPPORT THE LONG BRANCH HEALTHY FOOD ACCESS PROGRAM (LBHFAP), WHICH USES A FOOD IS MEDICINE APPROACH TO IMPROVE HEALTH AND WELL BEING AMONG THOSE WHO HAVE LOW ACCESS TO FOOD AND MEDICAL CARE AND WHO HAVE THE GREATEST HEALTH VULNERABILITIES.
$25,000
Showing up to 5 of 15 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
Board Member
Ana Rivera
Board Member
Benjamin Feit
Board Member
Howard Kohn
Board Member
Javier Rivas
Board Treasurer
Kathy Porter
Executive Director
Kent Sovine
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $871K | $810K | $490K |
| 2024 | $632K | $500K | $385K |
| 2023 | $485K | $454K | $273K |
| 2022 | $448K | $407K | $225K |
| 2021 | $334K | $308K | $204K |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $334K to $871K (+160%), with total assets most recently reported at $490K.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.