The Empowerment Center
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$413K
Foundation funders
13
Grants recorded
18
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds The Empowerment Center?
The Empowerment Center is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by The Nicholas & Dorothy Cummings ($150K), The Nell J Redfield Foundation ($125K), Helen Close Charitable Foundation ($50K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $413K in grants to The Empowerment Center between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nicholas & Dorothy Cummings | $150,130 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Nell J Redfield Foundation | $125,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Helen Close Charitable Foundation | $50,000 | 2 | 2021–2024 |
| Robert Z Hawkins Foundation | $20,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Greater Nevada Credit Union | $12,590 | 1 | 2024 |
| Peek Family Charitable Foundation | $12,500 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Western Alliance Community Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Frontstream Global Fund | $6,129 | 1 | 2022 |
| The E L Cord Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Dermody Properties Foundation | $5,000 | 3 | 2020–2023 |
| NV Energy Charitable Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Zions Bancorporation Foundation | $1,500 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2022) to $150K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $150K.
What grants has The Empowerment Center received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Nicholas & Dorothy Cummings | FUNDING NEW APARTMENT FURNITURE/APPLIANCES | $150,130 |
| 2024 | Helen Close Charitable Foundation | CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Greater Nevada Credit Union | HELP WOMEN WHO SUFFER FROM SUBSTANCE ABUSE TO RESTORE THEIR DIGNITY AND QUALITY OF LIFE | $12,590 |
| 2024 | Western Alliance Community Foundation | COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Peek Family Charitable Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| 2024 | The Zions Bancorporation Foundation | PROVIDE SAFE HOUSING | $1,500 |
| 2023 | The Chicago Community Trust | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Peek Family Charitable Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2023 | The E L Cord Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Dermody Properties Foundation | FUNDING TOWARD THE ROOF OR RAIN GUTTER REPLACEMENT COSTS | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Frontstream Global Fund | Use by the organization's general fund | $6,129 |
| 2022 | Peek Family Charitable Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Dermody Properties Foundation | FUNDS TO CONTINUE TO UPDATE PROJECT ROOMS AT THE HOUSE | $3,000 |
| 2021 | Helen Close Charitable Foundation | CONSTRUCTION PROJECT | $25,000 |
| 2021 | NV Energy Charitable Foundation | Workforce Development Program | $5,000 |
| 2020 | The Nell J Redfield Foundation | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR RENO RECOVERY PROJECT | $125,000 |
| 2020 | Robert Z Hawkins Foundation | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR RECOVERY HOUSING PROJECT | $20,000 |
| 2020 | Dermody Properties Foundation | PROVIDE FOOD AND HOUSING FOR CLIENTS DURING TREATMENT | $1,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Empowerment Center?
The Empowerment Center is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by The Nicholas & Dorothy Cummings ($150K), The Nell J Redfield Foundation ($125K), Helen Close Charitable Foundation ($50K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $413K in grants to The Empowerment Center between 2020–2025.
Who is The Empowerment Center's largest funder?
The Nicholas & Dorothy Cummings is the largest recorded funder of The Empowerment Center, with $150K across 1 grant (2025).
How much grant funding has The Empowerment Center received?
IRS 990 filings record $413K in grants to The Empowerment Center across 18 grants from 13 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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