Empower Coalition Inc
The mission of Empower Coalition, inc. Is to improve lives in the greater tucson community by empowering charitable organizations with resources to carry out their missions.
Empower Coalition Inc at a glance
In short: Empower Coalition Inc gave $250K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $36K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $250,000
- +16.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $35,714
- -0.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $376,854
- +48.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Empower Coalition Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Esperanza En Escalante ($70K). Together the top 7 received $250K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 23 (65%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Empower Coalition Inc gives
- Giving grew 567% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2021) to $250K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $250K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Esperanza En Escalante Tucson, AZ | To Assist Veterans | $70,000 |
| Boulder Crest Foundation Sonoita, AZ | To Assit Veterans | $50,000 |
| Old Pueblo Community Services Tucson, AZ | To Assist Veterans | $50,000 |
| Honor Flight of Southern Arizona Tucson, AZ | To Assist Veterans | $20,000 |
| Healing AZ Veterans Tucson, AZ | To Assist Veterans | $20,000 |
| Base Camp for Veterans Inc Tucson, AZ | To Assist Veterans | $20,000 |
| 1 Veteran Foundation Marana, AZ | To Assist Veterans | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $376,854 | $462,796 | $340,264 | $250,000 | 7 | — |
| 2023 | $254,322 | $345,436 | $264,060 | $215,000 | 6 | — |
| 2022 | $419,335 | $91,950 | $121,400 | $105,000 | 4 | $1 |
| 2021 | $202,396 | $26,314 | $79,333 | $37,500 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | $255,415 | $307,892 | $215,875 | $200,000 | 5 | — |
About Empower Coalition Inc
Based on IRS filings
Empower Coalition Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Tucson, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $377K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $250K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Empower Coalition Inc is led by Jon O'Shea, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jon O'Shea
President
Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Eric Hutchens
Secretary
Treasurer → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jonathan Lara
Vice President
Secretary → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tom Browne
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: James Storey (2020–2021) — President
- Former: John Cartwright (2021) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Empower Coalition Inc
How much does Empower Coalition Inc give each year?
Empower Coalition Inc gave $250K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $215K across 6 grants.
What is Empower Coalition Inc's typical grant size?
Empower Coalition Inc's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $35,714, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Empower Coalition Inc give grants?
Empower Coalition Inc gives mostly in Arizona: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tucson, AZ (5 grants).
Does Empower Coalition Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Empower Coalition Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Assist Veterans" (6 grants).
Who are Empower Coalition Inc's largest grantees?
Empower Coalition Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Esperanza En Escalante ($70,000), Boulder Crest Foundation ($50,000) and Old Pueblo Community Services ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Empower Coalition Inc?
Empower Coalition Inc reported $377K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $463K.
What is Empower Coalition Inc?
Empower Coalition Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Tucson, AZ. It holds $377K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Empower Coalition Inc's EIN?
Empower Coalition Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1068512. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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