Organizing Empowerment Fund Inc
Organizing Empowerment Fund (OEF) is organized to encourage everyday people across the country to become more civically engaged, that is, become more involved in the activities and decisions made in their communities that address social issues and promote quality of life. OEF provides support to organizations, and works with them to develop and implement relational organizing plans that fit into their larger mission, as well as provide them with the training they need to develop and apply core skills in their volunteers.
Organizing Empowerment Fund Inc at a glance
In short: Organizing Empowerment Fund Inc gave $25K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $25,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $25,000
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $2,391,275
- +890.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Organizing Empowerment Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rock the Vote ($25K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 3 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2024) to $1.2M (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rock the Vote Washington, DC | General Support | $25,000 |
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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 | $2,391,275 | $7,273,539 | $3,811,257 | $25,000 | 1 | $30,539 |
| 2023 | $241,476 | $2,685,247 | $3,221,085 | — | — | $2,642 |
| 2022 | $339,831 | $2,858,078 | $3,543,749 | $1,240,000 | 2 | $306 |
| 2021 | $1,230,502 | $1,670,655 | $1,520,153 | — | — | $125 |
About Organizing Empowerment Fund Inc
Based on IRS filings
Organizing Empowerment Fund Inc is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in McFarland, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $25K. Net investment income was $31K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Organizing Empowerment Fund Inc is led by Elizabeth Trevino, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elizabeth Trevino
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Nunnery
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Valeria Cerda
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jasmine Nears-Biesinger
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Organizing Empowerment Fund Inc
How much does Organizing Empowerment Fund Inc give each year?
Organizing Empowerment Fund Inc gave $25K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Organizing Empowerment Fund Inc?
Organizing Empowerment Fund Inc reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.3M.
What is Organizing Empowerment Fund Inc?
Organizing Empowerment Fund Inc is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in McFarland, WI. It holds $2.4M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Organizing Empowerment Fund Inc operate?
Organizing Empowerment Fund Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Massachusetts.
What is Organizing Empowerment Fund Inc's EIN?
Organizing Empowerment Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1997265. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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