Empowering Families
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2024
Total received
$452K
Foundation funders
5
Grants recorded
19
Years covered
2020–2024
Who funds Empowering Families?
Empowering Families is funded by 5 grantmakers, led by The Sherwood Foundation ($300K), Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law ($61K), Tides Foundation ($60K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $452K in grants to Empowering Families between 2020–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sherwood Foundation | $300,000 | 7 | 2021–2024 |
| Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law | $60,500 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Tides Foundation | $60,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Nebraska Civic Engagement Table | $23,100 | 2 | 2020–2022 |
| Center for Rural Affairs | $8,500 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Empowering Families received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Sherwood Foundation | EDUCATION PILLAR | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The Sherwood Foundation | 2025 OPERATING GRANT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The Sherwood Foundation | 2024 OPERATING GRANT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law | LOCAL ORGANIZING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Tides Foundation | HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Center for Rural Affairs | F&C AND CC SUBCONTRACT | $8,500 |
| 2023 | The Sherwood Foundation | 2023 OPERATING GRANT | $50,000 |
| 2023 | The Sherwood Foundation | COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT | $30,000 |
| 2023 | Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law | LOCAL ORGANIZING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT | $12,500 |
| 2023 | Tides Foundation | HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES | $10,000 |
| 2022 | The Sherwood Foundation | 2022 OPERATING GRANT | $35,000 |
| 2022 | Tides Foundation | HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES | $20,000 |
| 2022 | Nebraska Civic Engagement Table | GET OUT THE VOTE & VOTING RIGHTS GRANT | $12,000 |
| 2022 | Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law | LOCAL ORGANIZING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT | $8,000 |
| 2021 | The Sherwood Foundation | 2021 OPERATING GRANT | $35,000 |
| 2021 | Tides Foundation | HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law | LOCAL ORGANIZING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT | $9,200 |
| 2020 | Nebraska Civic Engagement Table | — | $11,100 |
| 2020 | Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law | LOCAL ORGANIZATING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT | $5,800 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Empowering Families?
Empowering Families is funded by 5 grantmakers, led by The Sherwood Foundation ($300K), Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law ($61K), Tides Foundation ($60K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $452K in grants to Empowering Families between 2020–2024.
Who is Empowering Families's largest funder?
The Sherwood Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Empowering Families, with $300K across 7 grants (2021–2024).
How much grant funding has Empowering Families received?
IRS 990 filings record $452K in grants to Empowering Families across 19 grants from 5 funders between 2020–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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