To secure basic human needs and equal justice for every person in our state through coalition-building and advocacy.
Key facts about Empower Missouri
- EIN
- 44-0547548
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $123,013
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- Average grant
- $20,502
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,605,096
- Primary geography
- Missouri (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Empower Missouri funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Empower Missouri's 6 itemized 2025 grants were Missouri (92%) and California (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were St Louis, MO (3 grants). None of its 6 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Clean Slate Initiative" (3 grants).
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.6M
+33.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$123K
Grant Count
6
Avg Grant Size
$21K
About Empower Missouri
Based on IRS filings
Empower Missouri is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in ST LOUIS, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $123K. Net investment income was $49K.
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 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,605,096 | $1,955,168 | $1,790,092 |
| Revenue | $1,998,923 | $1,015,889 | $607,468 |
| Expenses | $1,449,787 | $993,579 | $902,521 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $48,558 | $45,277 | $85,867 |
| 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 6 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include University of Missouri ($67,152), Missouri Coalition for the Environment ($15,861), Journey to New Life ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri Columbia, MO | Healthy Food Financing Partnership | $67,152 |
| Missouri Coalition for the Environment St Louis, MO | Healthy Food Financing Partnerships Program | $15,861 |
| Journey to New Life Kansas City, MO | Clean Slate Initiative | $10,000 |
| Metropolitan Congregations United for St Louis St Louis, MO | Clean Slate Initiative | $10,000 |
| Women's Voices Raised for Social Justice St Louis, MO | Clean Slate Initative | $10,000 |
| Legal Services for Prisoners With Children Oakland, CA | Clean Slate Initiative | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mallory Rusch | Executive Director | 43 | $100,649 |
| Dr Tiffany Patton | President | 2 | — |
| Raquel Cooper | Vice-President | 2 | — |
| Stephanie Cooper | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Randy Wollenberg | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Anatolji Gelimson | Director | 2 | — |
| Jennifer Shotwell | Director | 2 | — |
| Izzy Litwack | Director | 2 | — |
| Deitra Colquitt | Director | 2 | — |
| Katherine Staeger-Wilson | Director | 2 | — |
| Pamela Neal | Director | 2 | — |
| Amy Blansit | Director | 2 | — |
| Pierre Yancy | Director | 2 | — |
| Jason Stoff | Director | 2 | — |
| Rachel Tripp | Director | 2 | — |
| Karen Englert | Director | 2 | — |
| Kimberly Henderson | Director | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Empower Missouri?
Empower Missouri is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in ST LOUIS, MO. It holds $2.6M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Empower Missouri?
As of 2025, Empower Missouri holds $2.6M in total assets with $2.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $123K in 2025.
Where does Empower Missouri operate?
Empower Missouri has awarded grants in California, Missouri.
What size grants does Empower Missouri award?
In 2025, Empower Missouri awarded 6 grants totaling $123K — an average of about $21K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Empower Missouri's EIN?
Empower Missouri's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 44-0547548. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.