Wepower
We activate community power to redesign social systems to be just and equitable for all through (1) developing and supporting leaders and organizations and (2) leading campaigns, coalitions, and innovative initiatives.
Key facts about Wepower
- EIN
- 82-3591958
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $174,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- Average grant
- $29,000
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $1,224,465
- Primary geography
- Missouri (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Wepower funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Wepower's 6 itemized 2024 grants were Missouri (94%) and Pennsylvania (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Saint Louis, MO (4 grants). 17% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
How Wepower gives
- Giving grew 352% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.2M
+25.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$174K
Grant Count
6
Avg Grant Size
$29K
About Wepower
Based on IRS filings
Wepower is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Saint Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $174K. Net investment income was $5K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 6 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,224,465 | $975,850 | $232,805 |
| Revenue | $3,313,077 | $2,269,223 | $2,131,840 |
| Expenses | $3,040,973 | $2,007,937 | $2,072,040 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $5,301 | $38 | $6 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Wepower
CIE Incubators for Entrepreneurs & Nonprofit Founders
Wepower
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Dream of Change Business Support Grant
Wepower
Amount
$1,500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Tomorrow Builders Fellowship
Wepower
Amount
Stipend (exact amount not specified)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Urban Sprouts Child Development Center ($67,500), Missouri Jobs with Justice ($56,500), Gateway Early Childhood Alliance ($20,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Urban Sprouts Child Development Center Saint Louis, MO | Grant funding | $67,500 |
| Missouri Jobs with Justice Saint Louis, MO | Pritzker Children's Initiative Subgrant | $56,500 |
| Gateway Early Childhood Alliance Clayton, MO | General support | $20,000 |
| Beginning Futures Saint Louis, MO | Market rate survey technical assistance | $10,000 |
| STAR ECE Incorporated Saint Louis, MO | Market rate survey program | $10,000 |
| The Christian Academy Brookhaven, PA | Market rate survey program | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charli Cooksey | Chief Executive Officer | 40 | $128,864 |
| Christopher Dennis | Chief of Staff | 1 | $114,510 |
| Marissa Cohen | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Erica Henderson | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Rebeccah Bennett | Director | 1 | — |
| Mary McKay | Director | 1 | — |
| Laura Horwitz | Director | 1 | — |
| Jerina Phillips | Director | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wepower?
Wepower is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Saint Louis, MO. It holds $1.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Wepower?
As of 2024, Wepower holds $1.2M in total assets with $3.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $174K in 2024.
Where does Wepower operate?
Wepower has awarded grants in Missouri, Pennsylvania.
What size grants does Wepower award?
In 2024, Wepower awarded 6 grants totaling $174K — an average of about $29K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Wepower's EIN?
Wepower's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3591958. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.