Empowered
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2021–2025
Total received
$463K
Foundation funders
5
Grants recorded
9
Years covered
2021–2025
Who funds Empowered?
Empowered is funded by 5 grantmakers, led by Richard E & Nancy P Marriott Foundation ($165K), Sun Family Foundation ($135K), Leon Lowenstein Foundation Inc ($100K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $463K in grants to Empowered between 2021–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard E & Nancy P Marriott Foundation | $165,000 | 3 | 2024–2025 |
| Sun Family Foundation | $135,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Leon Lowenstein Foundation Inc | $100,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Center for Black Educator Development | $46,500 | 1 | 2025 |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | $16,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2021) to $152K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $152K.
What grants has Empowered received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Richard E & Nancy P Marriott Foundation | MISSION RELATED OPERATIONS | $60,000 |
| 2025 | Center for Black Educator Development | SPRING POINT SPONSORSHIP | $46,500 |
| 2025 | Richard E & Nancy P Marriott Foundation | MISSION RELATED OPERATIONS | $45,000 |
| 2024 | Sun Family Foundation | EDUCATION | $60,000 |
| 2024 | Richard E & Nancy P Marriott Foundation | MISSION RELATED OPERATIONS | $60,000 |
| 2023 | Sun Family Foundation | EDUCATION | $75,000 |
| 2022 | Leon Lowenstein Foundation Inc | Charitable | $100,000 |
| 2022 | Greater Washington Community Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Greater Washington Community Foundation | general support | $6,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Empowered?
Empowered is funded by 5 grantmakers, led by Richard E & Nancy P Marriott Foundation ($165K), Sun Family Foundation ($135K), Leon Lowenstein Foundation Inc ($100K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $463K in grants to Empowered between 2021–2025.
Who is Empowered's largest funder?
Richard E & Nancy P Marriott Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Empowered, with $165K across 3 grants (2024–2025).
How much grant funding has Empowered received?
IRS 990 filings record $463K in grants to Empowered across 9 grants from 5 funders between 2021–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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