The Empowerment Foundation
The Empowerment Foundation is a private foundation, based in Bonita Springs, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $3.3M. Net investment income was $263K.
The Empowerment Foundation at a glance
In short: The Empowerment Foundation gave $3.3M across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $3.3M), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $3,311,895
- +373.1% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $3,311,895
- +373.1% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $3,311,895
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who The Empowerment Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Save the Family Foundation of Arizona ($3.3M).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2020 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $700K (2019) to $3.3M (2020). In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $3.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Save the Family Foundation of Arizona Mesa, AZ | General Support | $3,311,895 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $1,659,952 | $3,330,525 | $3,311,895 | 1 | $263,308 | $82,017 |
| 2019 | $1,670,573 | $164,373 | $724,434 | $700,000 | 1 | $50,014 | $90,424 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Empowerment Foundation reported a distributable amount of $82K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Empowerment Foundation's 2020 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Stephen C. Gaerte
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
James J. McGrath
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "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 The Empowerment Foundation
How much does The Empowerment Foundation give each year?
The Empowerment Foundation gave $3.3M across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $700K across 1 grant.
Where does The Empowerment Foundation operate?
The Empowerment Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona.
How much is The Empowerment Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, The Empowerment Foundation reported a distributable amount of $82K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Empowerment Foundation's EIN?
The Empowerment Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-1837497. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 25, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2020
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