Center for Empowered Politics
CEP SPECIALIZES IN PEOPLE OF COLOR-LED GRASSROOTS MOVEMENT BUILDING 501(C)(4) ORGANIZATIONS TAHT HAVE BEEN ON THE CUTTING EDGE OF C3/C4 INNOVATIONS, ENGAGEMENT IN ETHNIC COMMUNITIES, CAMPAIGN CONSULTATION, AND INTEGRATED VOTER ENGAGEMENT 2.0.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$10.2M
+4.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.4M
Grant Count
23
Avg Grant Size
$60K
About Center for Empowered Politics
Based on IRS filings
Center for Empowered Politics 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 $10.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 23 grants totaling $1.4M. Net investment income was $58K.
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 | $10,152,950 | $9,750,581 | $9,269,661 |
| Revenue | $9,335,040 | $5,617,584 | $9,156,012 |
| Expenses | $8,069,211 | $3,348,643 | $8,098,499 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $58,202 | $24,322 | $12 |
| 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
54 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Rising Voices Action Fund ($599,969), One Apia Nevada ($140,000), Asian Pacific Islander Political Alliance ($120,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| RISING VOICES ACTION FUND LANSING, MI | POLITICAL PURPOSE REGRANT | $599,969 |
| ONE APIA NEVADA LAS VEGAS, NV | ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY BUILDING GRANT AND GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | $140,000 |
| ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER POLITICAL ALLIANCE PHILADELPHIA, PA | ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY BUILDING GRANT/RESEARCH | $120,000 |
| NCAAT IN ACTION RALEIGH, NC | PRIMARY AND POLITICAL PURPOSE REGRANT | $115,000 |
| ASIAN AMERICAN ADVOCACY FUND NORCROSS, GA | ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY BUILDING GRANT | $50,000 |
| MISSISSIPPI VOTES ACTION FUND JACKSON, MS | BLACK POLICY INITIATIVE GRANT | $42,500 |
| AZ ASIAN AMERICAN NATIVE HAWAIIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER ADVOCATES PHOENIX, AZ | ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY BUILDING GRANT | $40,000 |
| SILICON VALLEY RISING ACTION SAN JOSE, CA | PRIMARY PURPOSE GENERAL OPERATING GRANT | $37,500 |
| OUR FUTURE IS BLACK PAC OAKLAND, CA | POLITICAL PURPOSE REGRANT | $27,687 |
| FORCE FOR CHANGE OAKLAND, CA | CONTRIBUTION TO PRIMARY PURPOSE VOTER GUIDE | $26,850 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIMMY LU | CEO/CHAIR | 1 | — |
| LIN SHAO CHIN | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| VIVIAN HUANG | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| ALEX TOM | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| HINES VIDAL | MANAGING DIRECTOR | 40 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Center for Empowered Politics?
Center for Empowered Politics is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in OAKLAND, CA. It holds $10.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Center for Empowered Politics?
As of 2024, Center for Empowered Politics holds $10.2M in total assets with $9.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 23 grants totaling $1.4M in 2024.
Where does Center for Empowered Politics operate?
Center for Empowered Politics has awarded grants in Alabama, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia.
What size grants does Center for Empowered Politics award?
In 2024, Center for Empowered Politics awarded 23 grants totaling $1.4M — an average of about $60K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Center for Empowered Politics's EIN?
Center for Empowered Politics's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3084134. 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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