Center for Empowered Politics Education
CEPEF OPERATES AS A GRASSROOTS, COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATION, PROMOTING CIVIC EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT, CONDUCTING RESEARCH ON THE EFFECTS OF POLICIES ON POVERTY AND RACIAL INEQUITY, TRAINING AND DEVELOPING LEADERS FOR RACIAL INJUSTICE, BUILDING CAPACITY FOR COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, AND EMPOWERING LOWINCOME AND WORKING CLASS COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$30.6M
+33.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.6M
+127.1% YoY
Grant Count
30
+150.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$53K
-9.2% YoY
About Center for Empowered Politics Education
Based on IRS filings
Center for Empowered Politics Education is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in OAKLAND, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $30.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 30 grants totaling $1.6M. Net investment income was $335K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $30,616,733 | $22,918,683 | $9,567,393 |
| Revenue | $24,355,029 | $14,094,602 | $10,167,127 |
| Expenses | $16,769,094 | $7,362,851 | $4,620,606 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $335,300 | $51,115 | $893 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Watering Hole Media Action ($495,000), Chinese Progressive Association ($303,379), Cair-philadelphia ($55,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CHINESE PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION OAKLAND, CA | GRANT TO CHINESE NARRATIVE HUB PROJECT AND GENERAL SUPPORT | $303,379 |
| CAIR-PHILADELPHIA PHILADELPHIA, PA | CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND CAPACITY BUILDING | $55,000 |
| COMMUNITY AID AND DEVELOPMENT DECATUR, GA | GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ITS FISCALLY SPONSORED PROJECT EJERIE LABS | $55,000 |
| ASIAN AMERICANS UNITED PHILADELPHIA, PA | CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND CAPACITY BUILDING | $53,000 |
| ASIAN AMERICANS ADVANCING JUSTICE - ATLANTA NORCROSS, GA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| HIGHLANDER RESEARCH AND EDUCATION CENTER NEW MARKET, TN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| HOUSTON IN ACTION HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| STATE DEMOCRACY PROJECT BROOKLYN, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ITS FISCALLY SPONSORED PROJECTS THE FRONTLINE ELECTION DEFENDERS | $50,000 |
| STATE VOICES WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| NAKASEC CHICAGO, IL | CIVIC ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM SUPPORT | $43,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIM DUY LY | TREASURER | 40 | — |
| ALEX T TOM | PRESIDENT | 40 | — |
| MAO CHI LIU | SECRETARY | 40 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Center for Empowered Politics Education?
Center for Empowered Politics Education is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in OAKLAND, CA. It holds $30.6M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Center for Empowered Politics Education?
As of 2024, Center for Empowered Politics Education holds $30.6M in total assets with $24.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 30 grants totaling $1.6M in 2024.
Where does Center for Empowered Politics Education operate?
Center for Empowered Politics Education has awarded grants in Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont.
What size grants does Center for Empowered Politics Education award?
In 2024, Center for Empowered Politics Education awarded 30 grants totaling $1.6M — an average of about $53K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Center for Empowered Politics Education's EIN?
Center for Empowered Politics Education's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3636499. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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