Small Business Empowerment Center
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2024
Total received
$3.9M
Foundation funders
16
Grants recorded
27
Years covered
2020–2024
Who funds Small Business Empowerment Center?
Small Business Empowerment Center is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by Edward Jones Foundation ($1.1M), James S Mcdonnell Foundation ($1.0M), Jpmorgan Chase Foundation ($650K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.9M in grants to Small Business Empowerment Center between 2020–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Jones Foundation | $1,050,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| James S Mcdonnell Foundation | $1,000,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | $650,000 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation | $410,000 | 4 | 2022–2024 |
| Biostl | $369,700 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | $200,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Enterprise Holdings Foundation | $80,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Regional Business Council | $55,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| St Louis Community Foundation Inc | $30,000 | 2 | 2021–2024 |
| National Association for Latino | $15,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Aarp Foundation | $15,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Employees Community Fund | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Bnsf Railway Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Union Pacific Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Midland States Bank Foundation | $7,500 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Small Business Empowerment Center received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | James S Mcdonnell Foundation | ST. LOUIS LOW-INCOME INVESTMENT FUND AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (ST. LOUIS LIFT) | $1,000,000 |
| 2024 | Edward Jones Foundation | COMMUNITY SERVICE | $850,000 |
| 2024 | Biostl | SUBRECIPIENT PASS THROUGH OF FEDERAL FUNDS UNDER THE EDA BUILD BACK BETTER GRANT | $369,700 |
| 2024 | Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation | SUPPORT FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF BUSINESS ASSESSMENT CRITERIA AND ASSOCIATED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO SERVE MAIN STREET SMALL BUSINESSES IN NORTH ST. LOUIS. 202204-12267 | $120,000 |
| 2024 | National Association for Latino | FINANCIAL CAPABILITY | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Employees Community Fund | COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | St Louis Community Foundation Inc | ENCORE ENTREPRENEURS | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Enterprise Holdings Foundation | Program Support | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Aarp Foundation | GRANT TO SUPPORT AARP FOUNDATION'S ECONOMIC MOBILITY PROGRAM | $7,500 |
| 2024 | Midland States Bank Foundation | PROVIDE FUNDS FOR OPERATIONS | $7,500 |
| 2023 | Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | IN SUPPORT OF UNDERSERVED SMALL BUSINESS EXPANSION | $250,000 |
| 2023 | Edward Jones Foundation | COMMUNITY SERVICE | $200,000 |
| 2023 | The Blackbaud Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $200,000 |
| 2023 | Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation | SUPPORT FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF BUSINESS ASSESSMENT CRITERIA AND ASSOCIATED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO SERVE MAIN STREET SMALL BUSINESSES IN NORTH ST. LOUIS. 202204-12267 | $120,000 |
| 2023 | Enterprise Holdings Foundation | Program Support | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Aarp Foundation | Grant to support AARP Foundation's Work for Yourself 50+ workshops | $7,500 |
| 2022 | Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | IN SUPPORT OF UNDERSERVED SMALL BUSINESS EXPANSION | $250,000 |
| 2022 | Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation | SUPPORT FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF BUSINESS ASSESSMENT CRITERIA AND ASSOCIATED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO SERVE MAIN STREET SMALL BUSINESSES IN NORTH ST. LOUIS. 202204-12267 | $120,000 |
| 2022 | Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation | SUPPORT FOR TIME AND TRAVEL EXPENSES TO PARTICIPATE IN A LEARNING COMMUNITY OF ENTREPRENEUR SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS. 202210-13238 | $50,000 |
| 2022 | The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Inc | MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS SUPPORT PROGRAM | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Enterprise Holdings Foundation | Program Support | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | IN SUPPORT OF UNDERSERVED SMALL BUSINESS EXPANSION | $150,000 |
| 2021 | Regional Business Council | DIVERSITY | $55,000 |
| 2021 | Enterprise Holdings Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2021 | St Louis Community Foundation Inc | COMMUNITY BLDG, IMPROVEMENT & CAPACITY BUILDING | $20,000 |
| 2020 | Bnsf Railway Foundation | EDUCATION | $10,000 |
| 2020 | Union Pacific Foundation | VOCATIONAL AND CAREER TRAINING PROGRAMS | $10,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Small Business Empowerment Center?
Small Business Empowerment Center is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by Edward Jones Foundation ($1.1M), James S Mcdonnell Foundation ($1.0M), Jpmorgan Chase Foundation ($650K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.9M in grants to Small Business Empowerment Center between 2020–2024.
Who is Small Business Empowerment Center's largest funder?
Edward Jones Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Small Business Empowerment Center, with $1.1M across 2 grants (2023–2024).
How much grant funding has Small Business Empowerment Center received?
IRS 990 filings record $3.9M in grants to Small Business Empowerment Center across 27 grants from 16 funders between 2020–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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