Empower Schools of Alabama
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$4.6M
Foundation funders
12
Grants recorded
33
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Empower Schools of Alabama?
Empower Schools of Alabama is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by New Schools for Alabama ($1.7M), Charter Fund Inc D/B/a Charter School Growth Fund ($975K), New Schools Fund ($805K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $4.6M in grants to Empower Schools of Alabama between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Schools for Alabama | $1,682,001 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Charter Fund Inc D/B/a Charter School Growth Fund | $975,000 | 4 | 2022–2024 |
| New Schools Fund | $805,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| 50CAN Inc | $488,400 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Mike and Gillian Goodrich Foundation | $230,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Daniel Foundation of Alabama | $140,000 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham | $128,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Better Place Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Junior League of Birmingham Inc | $50,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The McKinney Foundation | $40,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Protective Life Foundation | $27,500 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Alabama Power Foundation Inc | $2,000 | 2 | 2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2020) to $1.5M (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $308K.
What grants has Empower Schools of Alabama received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | New Schools for Alabama | SEE SCHEDULE I SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION | $268,055 |
| 2025 | The McKinney Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS | $40,000 |
| 2024 | New Schools for Alabama | SEE SCHEDULE I SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION | $479,053 |
| 2024 | Charter Fund Inc D/B/a Charter School Growth Fund | CHARTER SCHOOL GROWTH | $300,000 |
| 2024 | 50CAN Inc | TO SUPPORT SUMMER BOOST | $264,960 |
| 2024 | New Schools Fund | INNOVATIVE SCHOOLS | $151,250 |
| 2024 | Mike and Gillian Goodrich Foundation | OPERATING SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION | $80,000 |
| 2024 | Better Place Foundation | EDUCATIONAL | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Junior League of Birmingham Inc | Capital Campaign | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The Daniel Foundation of Alabama | CHARITABLE | $40,000 |
| 2024 | The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham | EDUCATION | $35,000 |
| 2023 | New Schools for Alabama | SEE SCHEDULE I SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION | $432,858 |
| 2023 | Charter Fund Inc D/B/a Charter School Growth Fund | CHARTER SCHOOL GROWTH | $325,000 |
| 2023 | 50CAN Inc | TO SUPPORT SUMMER BOOST | $223,440 |
| 2023 | New Schools Fund | INNOVATIVE SCHOOLS | $151,250 |
| 2023 | Mike and Gillian Goodrich Foundation | OPERATING SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION | $50,000 |
| 2023 | The Daniel Foundation of Alabama | CHARITABLE | $50,000 |
| 2023 | The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham | EDUCATION | $41,000 |
| 2023 | Protective Life Foundation | 2023 OPERATING SUPPORT | $7,500 |
| 2023 | Alabama Power Foundation Inc | GENERAL/OPERATING | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Alabama Power Foundation Inc | GENERAL/OPERATING | $1,000 |
| 2022 | New Schools for Alabama | SEE SCHEDULE I SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION | $481,421 |
| 2022 | New Schools Fund | INNOVATIVE SCHOOLS | $287,500 |
| 2022 | Charter Fund Inc D/B/a Charter School Growth Fund | CHARTER SCHOOL GROWTH | $175,000 |
| 2022 | Charter Fund Inc D/B/a Charter School Growth Fund | CHARTER SCHOOL GROWTH | $175,000 |
| 2022 | The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham | GENERAL SUPPORT | $52,000 |
| 2022 | Mike and Gillian Goodrich Foundation | OPERATING SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION | $50,000 |
| 2022 | Protective Life Foundation | 2022 OPERATING SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2021 | New Schools Fund | INNOVATIVE SCHOOLS | $215,000 |
| 2021 | The Daniel Foundation of Alabama | CHARITABLE | $50,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 33 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Empower Schools of Alabama?
Empower Schools of Alabama is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by New Schools for Alabama ($1.7M), Charter Fund Inc D/B/a Charter School Growth Fund ($975K), New Schools Fund ($805K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $4.6M in grants to Empower Schools of Alabama between 2020–2025.
Who is Empower Schools of Alabama's largest funder?
New Schools for Alabama is the largest recorded funder of Empower Schools of Alabama, with $1.7M across 5 grants (2021–2025).
How much grant funding has Empower Schools of Alabama received?
IRS 990 filings record $4.6M in grants to Empower Schools of Alabama across 33 grants from 12 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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