Organizing Empowerment Project Inc
Organizing Empowerment Project (OEP) is organized to increase civic engagement through activities focused on expanding the electorate and public participation in issue advocacy to build power in diverse communities that translates to improved quality of life.
Organizing Empowerment Project Inc at a glance
In short: Organizing Empowerment Project Inc gave $1.2M across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $165K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,157,000
- -5.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +600.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $165,286
- -86.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $5,467,163
- +131.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (66% 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 Project Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Retire Career Politicians ($750K). Together the top 7 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 9 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2021) to $1.2M (2023). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $1.2M.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Retire Career Politicians Washington, DC | General Support | $750,000 |
| Michigan Civic Action Fund Madison Heights, MI | General Support | $200,000 |
| A Better Big Sky Missoula, MT | General Support | $100,000 |
| Worker Power Institute Phoenix, AZ | General Support | $50,000 |
| Arizona Student's Association Phoenix, AZ | General Support | $27,000 |
| Power to the Polls Inc Washington, DC | General Support | $15,000 |
| Wisdom Action Network Inc Milwaukee, WI | General Support | $15,000 |
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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 | $5,467,163 | $15,185,564 | $12,107,739 | $1,157,000 | 7 | $44,287 |
| 2023 | $2,363,189 | $4,104,639 | $3,796,596 | $1,225,000 | 1 | $15,826 |
| 2022 | $1,983,362 | $4,950,760 | $5,210,204 | $1,210,000 | 1 | $5,761 |
| 2021 | $2,242,158 | $1,946,798 | $2,069,891 | $3,000 | Total only | $3,824 |
| 2020 | $2,161,102 | $4,532,908 | $3,001,028 | $150,000 | Total only | $2,008 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Organizing Empowerment Project Inc
Based on IRS filings
Organizing Empowerment Project 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 $5.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $44K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Organizing Empowerment Project Inc is led by Michael L. Pfohl, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 3 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael L. Pfohl
President
CEO → Executive Director, 2022
Executive Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$76K (2021) → $125K (2024)
Amanda Brink
Executive Director
COO & CFO → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$67K (2021) → $123K (2024)
Mandela Barnes
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
$7K (2024)
David Slifka
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Toby Miceli-Gwiazdowski
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Natalie Verette
Secretary
Director → President, 2022
President → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Nadia Belkin (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Nathan Houdek (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Nathan Verette (2020) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $125K, to Michael Pfohl (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Organizing Empowerment Project Inc
How much does Organizing Empowerment Project Inc give each year?
Organizing Empowerment Project Inc gave $1.2M across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.2M across 1 grant.
What is Organizing Empowerment Project Inc's typical grant size?
Organizing Empowerment Project Inc's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $165,286, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Organizing Empowerment Project Inc give grants?
Organizing Empowerment Project Inc gives mostly in District of Columbia: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Michigan (17%) and Montana (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants) and Phoenix, AZ (2 grants).
Does Organizing Empowerment Project Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Organizing Empowerment Project Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Organizing Empowerment Project Inc's largest grantees?
Organizing Empowerment Project Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Retire Career Politicians ($750,000), Michigan Civic Action Fund ($200,000) and A Better Big Sky ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Organizing Empowerment Project Inc?
Organizing Empowerment Project Inc reported $5.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $15.2M.
What is Organizing Empowerment Project Inc?
Organizing Empowerment Project Inc is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in McFarland, WI. It holds $5.5M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Organizing Empowerment Project Inc's EIN?
Organizing Empowerment Project Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2852380. 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 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 23, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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