Fftc Partners for Empowering Communities
FFTC Partners for Empowering Communities is a public charity based in Charlotte, North Carolina, operating as a subordinate organization under Foundation for the Carolinas. The organization carries out grant-making and related programs designed to foster economic development opportunities and enhance social and economic mobility for low-income and diverse-owned small businesses in the greater Charlotte metropolitan area.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.4M
-82.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$5.6M
-43.0% YoY
Grant Count
104
-54.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$54K
+25.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization's primary mission centers on economic development and social mobility. Its core focus areas include:
- Urban and Community Economic Development: Supporting small business growth and economic opportunity
- Education and Human Services: Community improvement and capacity building initiatives
- Small Business Ecosystem Strengthening: Promoting economic mobility through diverse entrepreneurship
Grantmaking
FFTC Partners for Empowering Communities administers the **Beyond Open Small Business Grant Program**, which directs grants primarily to small businesses within low-income communities, with particular emphasis on diverse entrepreneurs.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization primarily serves the greater Charlotte metropolitan area in North Carolina and South Carolina, with a specific emphasis on low-income communities within this region.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $1,410,895
- Total giving: $5,761,500
- Total revenues: $300,000
- Total expenses: $7,149,494
- Number of employees: 0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,410,895 | $7,905,622 | — |
| Revenue | $300,000 | $19,334,130 | — |
| Expenses | $7,149,494 | $12,149,321 | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| 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
100 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Byrams Homecare Inc ($150,000), Daily View Pools Llc ($150,000), A Mother's Dream Cdc Inc ($100,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| #THESAVAGEWAY LLC CHARLOTTE, NC | SUPPORT TO HELP SMALL BUSINESS GROW | $92,000 |
| 180 PRODUCTIONS LLC CHARLOTTE, NC | SUPPORT TO HELP SMALL BUSINESS GROW | $48,249 |
| A CULTIVATED MINDSET CHARLOTTE, NC | SUPPORT TO HELP SMALL BUSINESS GROW | $75,000 |
| A MOTHER'S DREAM CDC INC CHARLOTTE, NC | SUPPORT TO HELP SMALL BUSINESS GROW | $100,000 |
| AA & Q TRANSPORTATION INC CHARLOTTE, NC | SUPPORT TO HELP SMALL BUSINESS GROW | $19,750 |
| ABOVE AND BEYOND ACADEMIC LEARNING CENTER INC CHARLOTTE, NC | SUPPORT TO HELP SMALL BUSINESS GROW | $10,390 |
| AFFIRM HOMECARE SERVICE INC CHARLOTTE, NC | SUPPORT TO HELP SMALL BUSINESS GROW | $20,000 |
| AGUA SOURCE LLC CHARLOTTE, NC | SUPPORT TO HELP SMALL BUSINESS GROW | $76,666 |
| AIRBOAT INC DBA DEPEA STUDIO CHARLOTTE, NC | SUPPORT TO HELP SMALL BUSINESS GROW | $64,580 |
| AMARA WELLNESS SERVICES INC CHARLOTTE, NC | SUPPORT TO HELP SMALL BUSINESS GROW | $61,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEWELL HOOVER | CHAIR (RESIGNED 9/5/24) | 0.5 | — |
| TONYA S BLACKMON | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| LUCIA ZAPATA GRIFFITH | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| DOUGLAS BENSON | SECRETARY | 0.5 | — |
| ALYSSA FEDERICO | CFO | 0.5 | — |
| FEDERICO RIOS | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 0.5 | — |
| CATHY BESSANT | CEO | 0.5 | — |
| EVAN WOLKOFSKY | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Fftc Partners for Empowering Communities fund?
The organization's primary mission centers on economic development and social mobility. Its core focus areas include: • **Urban and Community Economic Development**: Supporting small business growth and economic opportunity • **Education and Human Services**: Community improvement and capacity building initiatives • **Small Business Ecosystem Strengthening**: Promoting economic mobility through diverse entrepreneurship
How do I apply for a grant from Fftc Partners for Empowering Communities?
FFTC Partners for Empowering Communities administers the **Beyond Open Small Business Grant Program**, which directs grants primarily to small businesses within low-income communities, with particular emphasis on diverse entrepreneurs. **Grant Characteristics:** • Typical award range: $5,300–$276,057 • Total giving (2024): $5,761,500 • Grants are directed to diverse small businesses and the small business ecosystem to help build economic mobility
Where does Fftc Partners for Empowering Communities make grants?
The organization primarily serves the greater Charlotte metropolitan area in North Carolina and South Carolina, with a specific emphasis on low-income communities within this region.
What size grants does Fftc Partners for Empowering Communities award?
In 2024, Fftc Partners for Empowering Communities awarded 104 grants totaling $5.6M — an average of about $54K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Fftc Partners for Empowering Communities's EIN?
Fftc Partners for Empowering Communities's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-2022464. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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