Empower Missouri
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$1.4M
Foundation funders
14
Grants recorded
35
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Empower Missouri?
Empower Missouri is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by New Venture Fund ($705K), United Way of Greater St Louis Inc ($185K), National Low Income Housing Coalition ($180K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.4M in grants to Empower Missouri between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Venture Fund | $704,959 | 4 | 2019–2023 |
| United Way of Greater St Louis Inc | $185,374 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| National Low Income Housing Coalition | $180,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Justice Action Network | $140,000 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| United Way of Greater Kansas City Inc | $65,087 | 3 | 2019–2021 |
| Center on Budget and Policy Priorities | $30,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Food Research & Action Center | $22,500 | 2 | 2020–2022 |
| Sally Ann Firestone Foundation | $20,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Missouri Alliance of Ymcas | $20,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Charlie & Mary Beth O'Reilly Family Foundation | $17,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| MAZON A Jewish Response to Hunger | $16,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Community Foundation of Central MO | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| BCCAT Family Foundation Inc | $6,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $75K (2025) to $469K (2023). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $75K.
What grants has Empower Missouri received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | United Way of Greater St Louis Inc | ALL-Basic Needs | $52,020 |
| 2025 | Sally Ann Firestone Foundation | OPERATIONS | $20,000 |
| 2025 | BCCAT Family Foundation Inc | Charitable Activities | $3,000 |
| 2024 | United Way of Greater St Louis Inc | ALL - Basic Needs | $57,800 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation of Central MO | — | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Charlie & Mary Beth O'Reilly Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | BCCAT Family Foundation Inc | At-will charitable activities | $3,000 |
| 2023 | New Venture Fund | CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $350,000 |
| 2023 | Justice Action Network | Partner Support - Criminal Justice Reform | $52,000 |
| 2023 | National Low Income Housing Coalition | 2023 OSAH STATE PARTNER REGRANTS | $50,000 |
| 2023 | United Way of Greater St Louis Inc | ALL - Basic Needs; CCS - Basic Needs | $11,800 |
| 2023 | The Charlie & Mary Beth O'Reilly Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2022 | New Venture Fund | CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $170,000 |
| 2022 | Justice Action Network | Partner Support - Criminal Justice Reform | $52,000 |
| 2022 | National Low Income Housing Coalition | $50K OSAH | $50,000 |
| 2022 | United Way of Greater St Louis Inc | ALL - Strengthen Communities; CCS - Strengthen Communities | $12,800 |
| 2022 | Food Research & Action Center | FEDERAL NUTRITION IMPLEMENTATION | $7,500 |
| 2022 | The Charlie & Mary Beth O'Reilly Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2021 | New Venture Fund | CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $124,959 |
| 2021 | National Low Income Housing Coalition | $50K OSAH | $50,000 |
| 2021 | Justice Action Network | Partner Support - Criminal Justice Reform | $36,000 |
| 2021 | Missouri Alliance of Ymcas | — | $20,000 |
| 2021 | United Way of Greater Kansas City Inc | Program Funding | $20,000 |
| 2021 | MAZON A Jewish Response to Hunger | Working to end hunger | $16,000 |
| 2021 | United Way of Greater St Louis Inc | ALL-Neighborhood Services | $11,619 |
| 2021 | The Charlie & Mary Beth O'Reilly Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,000 |
| 2020 | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities | General Support Grant | $30,000 |
| 2020 | National Low Income Housing Coalition | $30K COVID RESPONSE | $30,000 |
| 2020 | The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation | RESTRICTED TO SUPPORT THE MISSOURI HIV COALITION: SKILLBUILDING AND KNOWLEDGE SHARINT | $25,000 |
| 2020 | United Way of Greater Kansas City Inc | Program Funding | $20,072 |
Showing 30 most recent of 35 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Empower Missouri?
Empower Missouri is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by New Venture Fund ($705K), United Way of Greater St Louis Inc ($185K), National Low Income Housing Coalition ($180K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.4M in grants to Empower Missouri between 2019–2025.
Who is Empower Missouri's largest funder?
New Venture Fund is the largest recorded funder of Empower Missouri, with $705K across 4 grants (2019–2023).
How much grant funding has Empower Missouri received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.4M in grants to Empower Missouri across 35 grants from 14 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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