Institute for Economic Empowerment

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK EIN: 20-4541417 Website

Community Improvement & Capacity Building

THE INSTITUTE OF ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN (IEEW) IS A 501(C)3 NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION EMPOWERING WOMEN TO GROW THEIR BUSINESSES, PURSUE GREATER ENTREPRENEURIAL VENTURES, AND BECOME MORE ACTIVE PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCATES. THE INSTITUTE ACCOMPLISHES THIS MISSION BY FOCUSING ON EDUCATION, MENTORSHIP, AND COACHING WOMEN IN THE UNITED STATES AND ABROAD WHO ARE SEEKING TO ACQUIRE ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS TO HELP START AND GROW A BUSINESS.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

-100.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$106K

Grant Count

Avg Grant Size

$106K

About Institute for Economic Empowerment

Based on IRS filings

Institute for Economic Empowerment is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in OKLAHOMA CITY, OK. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $106K.

Focus Areas

Community Improvement & Capacity Building

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

North Carolina $106K (100%)

States

North Carolina

Cities

Cary

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	—	$123,004	$190,832
Revenue	$1,477	$108,685	$352,138
Expenses	$124,381	$176,526	$310,749
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 1 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

1 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Enterprising Women Foundation Inc ($105,783).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ENTERPRISING WOMEN FOUNDATION INC CARY, NC	CHARITABLE DONATION TO ADVANCE THE GROWTH OF WOMEN'S ENTREPRENEURSHIP.	$105,783

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
DR TERRY NEESE	CEO & FOUNDER	2	—
NANCY HYDE	TREASURER	2	—
DR SUSAN CHAMBERS	VICE CHAIR	2	—
MONICA SMILEY	DIRECTOR	2	—
ERICA ANDERSON TAYLOR	DIRECTOR	2	—
CATHY CRUZAN	CHAIR & PRESIDENT	2	—
DAO JENSEN	DIRECTOR	2	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Community Improvement & Capacity Building

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Institute for Economic Empowerment?

Institute for Economic Empowerment is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in OKLAHOMA CITY, OK. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.

Where does Institute for Economic Empowerment operate?

Institute for Economic Empowerment has awarded grants in North Carolina.

What size grants does Institute for Economic Empowerment award?

In 2024, Institute for Economic Empowerment awarded 1 grants totaling $106K — an average of about $106K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Institute for Economic Empowerment's EIN?

Institute for Economic Empowerment's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4541417. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.