Mission
YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROJECT ENGAGES UNDERSERVED YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH COMMUNITY-BASED EDUCATION, MENTORING AND EMPLOYMENT READINESS PROGRAMS TO HELP THEM DEVELOP SKILLS AND STRENGTHEN TIES TO FAMILY AND COMMUNITY.
Public Charity
YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROJECT C/O MELISSA SAWYER
Based in NEW ORLEANS, LA, YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROJECT C/O MELISSA SAWYER operates as a Public Charity. The organization reported $5.1M in revenue, $6.2M in expenses, $6.8M in total assets for fiscal year 2025. Imperigo tracks 121 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $9.9M.
EIN: 421633060
NEW ORLEANS, LA
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$5.1M
Total Expenses$6.2M
Total Assets$6.8M
Grant Records121
Funding Total$9.9M
Filing Years2020–2025
Sample Grants Received
LEGAL SERVICES
$226,773
DESIGNATED GIFTS
$213,629
TO ASSIST WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S CAMP MARIPOSA.
$75,000
HUMAN SERVICES
$63,475
EDUCATION
$57,000
Showing up to 5 of 121 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
DIRECTOR
Amanda Hammack
DIRECTOR
Anderson Baker
CO-PRESIDENT
Benjamin Allen
PAST PRESIDENT
Calvin Johnson
CHIEF OF STAFF
Darrin Mccall
DIRECTOR
Deanna Rodriguez
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5.1M | $6.2M | $6.8M |
| 2024 | $5.9M | $6.0M | $8.8M |
| 2023 | $6.3M | $5.7M | $9.1M |
| 2021 | $7.3M | $3.7M | $7.6M |
| 2020 | $4.3M | $4.2M | $3.7M |
Between 2020 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $4.3M to $5.1M (+20%), with total assets most recently reported at $6.8M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.