Empower House
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2026
Total received
$387K
Foundation funders
19
Grants recorded
33
Years covered
2019–2026
Who funds Empower House?
Empower House is funded by 19 grantmakers, led by Quad Cities Golf Classic Charitable Foundation ($137K), Honda USA Foundation ($66K), Better Health Foundation Melinda Gowey ($36K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $387K in grants to Empower House between 2019–2026.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quad Cities Golf Classic Charitable Foundation | $136,756 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Honda USA Foundation | $65,800 | 1 | 2026 |
| Better Health Foundation Melinda Gowey | $36,100 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Quad Cities Community Foundation | $29,406 | 2 | 2020–2024 |
| Alice Kleberg Reynolds Meyer Foundat A0479800 | $25,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| John R & Greli N Less Charitable Trust | $25,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Sheila Murphy Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX | $18,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | $17,944 | 1 | 2025 |
| Network for Good | $7,035 | 1 | 2021 |
| East Central Energy Trust | $5,500 | 1 | 2025 |
| Julie and Al Renken Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| John D Drew and Dorothy M Drew | $4,100 | 5 | 2022–2026 |
| Jack and Doris Smothers and Bud Smothers | $3,000 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| Palmer Family Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Blumberg Foundation Inc | $2,500 | 1 | 2022 |
| Doris & Victor Day Foundation Inc | $1,800 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| The Terry and Regina Armstrong Family | $1,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Mosby Lincoln Foundation | $250 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Charles M Caravati Foundation | $200 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2019) to $113K (2025). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $67K.
What grants has Empower House received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Honda USA Foundation | AS THE ONLY BRAIN INJURY CLUBHOUSE IN IOWA, EMPOWER HOUSE HELPS SURVIVORS REBUILD INDEPENDENCE AND LIFE SKILLS FOLLOWING BRAIN INJURY. IN THE WORK-ORDERED DAY PROGRAM, MEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN STRUCTURED ACTIVITIES FOCUSED ON DAILY LIVING, VOCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT, AND MOBILITY. PARTICIPANTS WORK COLLABORATIVELY IN KITCHEN, BUSINESS, AND MAINTENANCE UNITS WHILE PRACTICING REAL-WORLD SKILLS IN A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT AND SPECIALIZED STAFF HELP INDIVIDUALS REGAIN CONFIDENCE AND FUNCTIONAL ABILITIES, PROMOTING INDEPENDENCE, COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION AND IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE. | $65,800 |
| 2026 | John D Drew and Dorothy M Drew | PUBLIC SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Quad Cities Golf Classic Charitable Foundation | COMMUNITY THAT PROVIDES EMPOWERMENT FOR A MORE PURPOSEFUL LIFE AFTER BRAIN INJURY | $44,750 |
| 2025 | Alice Kleberg Reynolds Meyer Foundat A0479800 | UNRESTRICTED GRANT | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Sheila Murphy Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $18,000 |
| 2025 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $17,944 |
| 2025 | East Central Energy Trust | PROVIDE CARE FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE CHALLENGES | $5,500 |
| 2025 | John D Drew and Dorothy M Drew | PUBLIC SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Doris & Victor Day Foundation Inc | DEVELOPMENT CAPACITY | $800 |
| 2024 | John R & Greli N Less Charitable Trust | CHARTIABLE GRANT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Quad Cities Community Foundation | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT, EXPANSION OF SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH BRAIN INJURIES | $20,500 |
| 2024 | Quad Cities Golf Classic Charitable Foundation | COMMUNITY THAT PROVIDES EMPOWERMENT FOR A MORE PURPOSEFUL LIFE AFTER BRAIN INJURY | $19,144 |
| 2024 | Julie and Al Renken Foundation | General Support | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Palmer Family Foundation | ASSIST BRAIN INJURY SURVIVORS RECONNECT INTO LIFE, THE COMMUNITY, AND THE WORKPLACE. | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Jack and Doris Smothers and Bud Smothers | UNRESTRICTED | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Doris & Victor Day Foundation Inc | PROJECT POTENTIAL COLLABORATION WITH HAND-IN-HAND/FAMILY RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT | $1,000 |
| 2024 | John D Drew and Dorothy M Drew | PUBLIC SUPPORT | $800 |
| 2023 | Better Health Foundation Melinda Gowey | Support for facility for people with brain injuries | $21,100 |
| 2023 | Quad Cities Golf Classic Charitable Foundation | COMMUNITY THAT PROVIDES EMPOWERMENT FOR A MORE PURPOSEFUL LIFE AFTER BRAIN INJURY | $16,220 |
| 2023 | John D Drew and Dorothy M Drew | PUBLIC SUPPORT | $700 |
| 2022 | Quad Cities Golf Classic Charitable Foundation | COMMUNITY THAT PROVIDES EMPOWERMENT FOR A MORE PURPOSEFUL LIFE AFTER BRAIN INJURY | $15,185 |
| 2022 | Better Health Foundation Melinda Gowey | Support for facility for people with brain injuries | $15,000 |
| 2022 | Blumberg Foundation Inc | GENERAL FUNDPUBLIC CHARITY | $2,500 |
| 2022 | The Terry and Regina Armstrong Family | GENERAL FUND | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Jack and Doris Smothers and Bud Smothers | UNRESTRICTED | $1,000 |
| 2022 | John D Drew and Dorothy M Drew | PUBLIC SUPPORT | $600 |
| 2021 | Quad Cities Golf Classic Charitable Foundation | COMMUNITY THAT PROVIDES EMPOWERMENT FOR A MORE PURPOSEFUL LIFE AFTER BRAIN INJURY | $16,751 |
| 2021 | Network for Good | UNRESTRICTED | $7,035 |
| 2021 | The Charles M Caravati Foundation | DONATION | $200 |
| 2020 | Quad Cities Golf Classic Charitable Foundation | COMMUNITY THAT PROVIDES EMPOWERMENT FOR A MORE PURPOSEFUL LIFE AFTER BRAIN INJURY | $13,949 |
Showing 30 most recent of 33 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Empower House?
Empower House is funded by 19 grantmakers, led by Quad Cities Golf Classic Charitable Foundation ($137K), Honda USA Foundation ($66K), Better Health Foundation Melinda Gowey ($36K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $387K in grants to Empower House between 2019–2026.
Who is Empower House's largest funder?
Quad Cities Golf Classic Charitable Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Empower House, with $137K across 7 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has Empower House received?
IRS 990 filings record $387K in grants to Empower House across 33 grants from 19 funders between 2019–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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