Empower Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 83-6530204
Foundation Overview
Based in Jersey City, NJ, Empower Foundation has awarded 44 grants totaling $23,566 to organizations in District of Columbia, New York and 8 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $100 to $1,000, with a median award of $333.
Latest Tax Year
2025
Total Giving (all years)
$23,566
Total Assets
$530,791
Median Grant (all grants)
$333
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
0 (No grants in 2025)
Median Grant
$0
% Median Grant Decline
-100%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
May 2026
Foundation Intelligence
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New Applicant Friendliness
Highly Accessible: 100%
12 of 12 recipients (100%) were new grantees. Foundation prioritizes discovering new partners. Most funding supports first-time applicants with compelling missions.
Geographic Focus
New York
Grants are geographically diversified with 25% in New York and funding distributed across 11 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within New York, funding concentrates in New York (64%), Watkins Green (36%).
Funding Trajectory
+109%
Strong 109% growth in annual giving over 3 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Healthcare + 3 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on healthcare (46%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Empower Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Childrens Health Defense | $333 | Franklin Lakes, NJ, US | To End Childhood Health Epidemics By Working Aggressively To Eliminate Harmful Exposures Hold Those Responsible Accountable And Establish Safeguards To Prevent Future Harm. Ending Corruption Mass Surveillance And Censorship That Put Profits Before People As Well As Advocating For Worldwide Rights To Health Freedom And Bodily Autonomy. Chd Is A Registered Nonprofit Organization Recognized As Tax-exempt By The Irs Under Section 501c3. | 2024 |
| Vaccine Safety Research Center Vsrf | $333 | Los Altos, CA, US | To Advance Covid-19 Vaccine Safety Through Scientific Research Public Education And Advocacy And To Support The Vaccine Injured. Supporting Research And Compilation Of Relevant Information On Covid-19 And Public Health Policies Free From Corporate Press Agenda-driven Narratives And Sponsorships With Conflicts Of Interest. Supporting And Encouraging Questions And An Open Dialogue Of Transparency On Any Medical And Scientific Information Presented. Vrsf Is A Special Initiative Of The Kirsch Foundation A Registered Nonprofit Organization Recognized As Tax-exempt By The Irs Under Section 501c3. | 2024 |
| React 19 | $333 | Not Applicable, DC, US | To Provide Financial Physical And Emotional Support For Those Suffering From Long Term Covid-19 Vaccine Adverse Events Globally. To Bring Healing To Humans Who Are Facing Life Altering Adverse Side Effects From Their Covid-19 Vaccine. To Build Bridges Between Patients And Research Institutions To Develop A Better Understanding Of Vaccine Complications. Programs Fall Into 3 Categories Of Assistance Being Financial Physical And Emotional. React19 Is A Registered Nonprofit Organization Recognized As Tax-exempt By The Irs Under Section 501c3. | 2024 |
| Truth For Health Foundation | $333 | Tuscon, AZ, US | To Provide Truthful Balanced Medically Sound Research-based Information And Cutting-edge Updates On Prevention And Treatment Of Common Medical Conditions Including Covid-19 And Other Infectious Diseases That Affect Health Quality Of Life And Longevity. To Advocate And Provide Legal Defense Of Basic Human And Civil Rights Related To Preservation Of Life The Right To Bodily Integrity Health And Quality Of Life Medical Freedom And Securing The Autonomy Of The Doctor-patient Relationship And The Ability To Engage In Unconstrained Professional Medical Decision-making Tailored To The Needs Of The Individual Person. Thf Is A Registered Nonprofit Organization Recognized As Tax-exempt By The Irs Under Section 501c3. | 2024 |
| Physicians For Informed Consent | $333 | Newport Beach, CA, US | To Deliver Data On Infectious Diseases And Vaccines And Unite Doctors Scientists Healthcare Professionals Attorneys And Families Who Support Voluntary Vaccination. To Create An Environment Where Doctors And The Public Can Evaluate The Data On Infectious Diseases And Vaccines Objectively And Voluntarily Engage In Informed Decision-making About Vaccination. Pic Is A Registered Nonprofit Organization Recognized As Tax-exempt By The Irs Under Section 501c3. | 2024 |
| Phinance Technologies | $333 | Lisbon, Not Applicable, PO | To Solve The Issue Of Regulatory Institutions Being Captured By Financial And Political Interests Thus Either Unwilling Or Unable To Get To The Truth Of The Issues They Set Out To Investigate And Regulate On Behalf Of The Individuals In Society. Without Unbiased And Comprehensive Research There Is A Risk Of Misguided Policy Decisions At Best And At Worst Negligence And Malpractice. Never Has This Been More Apparent Than During The Covid-19 Pandemic. Supporting The Need For Independent Agents To Act As Gatekeepers Of The Public Interests And To Provide High-quality Research To Other Individuals And Institutions Who Seek Similar Outcomes. Phinance Technologies Humanity Projects Is A Private Research And Education Group. | 2024 |
| Citizen Journalism Foundation | $333 | Austin, TX, US | To Promote Truth And Transparency Through Investigative Journalism Plus Whistleblowing Support Protection And Encouragement. Overall Having An Encompassing Focus On First Amendment Defense. Cjf Is A Registered Nonprofit Organization Recognized As Tax-exempt By The Irs Under Section 501c3. | 2024 |
| Satoshi Action Fund | $333 | Oxford, MA, US | To Promote The Responsible Propagation Of Monetary Digital Assets Across The Usa With The Belief That Monetary Digital Assets And The Process Of Mining For These Assets Have The Potential To Positively Impact Our Environment Our Power Grids Our Economy And Society. Satoshi Action Fund Works With Lawmakers Regulators And The General Public Nationwide To Ensure That Monetary Digital Assets Are Adopted So All Americans Have The Opportunity To Benefit From This Technology. Satoshi Action Fund Is A Registered Nonprofit Organization Recognized As Tax-exempt By The Irs Under Section 501c3. | 2024 |
| Mccullough Foundation | $300 | Dallas, TX, US | To Focus On The Proposition That A Government Of The People By The People For The People Can Only Exist If The People Are Educated About Health Disease And Public Health Policies. As James Madison Author Of The Us Constitution Remarked: Knowledge Will Forever Govern Ignorance And A People Who Mean To Be Their Own Governors Must Arm Themselves With The Power Knowledge Gives. The Foundation Performs Independent Investigations Of Public Health And Policies And How Policies Can Be Optimized For The Benefit Of A Healthy And Free Citizenry As Distinct From Particular Commercial Or Political Interests. Mccullough Foundation Is A Registered Nonprofit Organization Recognized As Tax-exempt By The Irs Under Section 501c3. | 2024 |
| Us Freedom Flyers | $333 | Denver, NC, US | To Focus On Bringing Accountability And To Prevent Future Illegal Mandates Set Forth By Government Organizations And Enforced By The Airline Industry. Us Freedom Flyers Actively Defends The Health Safety And Freedom Of Pilots Flight Crew And Passengers And Is Working To Find Solutions To Help Those Who Have Been Negatively Affected Over The Years. Us Freedom Flyers Is A Registered Nonprofit Organization Recognized As Tax-exempt By The Irs Under Section 501c3. | 2024 |
| Marco Polo | $333 | Bloomington, IL, US | To Support The Efforts Of This Non-profit In Their Mission Of Exposing Corruption And Blackmail. Mp Is Applying Skills Resources And Methods Of Private Investigative Work To Opposition Research - Not For The Benefit Of Any Particular Party Or Faction But For The American People As A Whole. Mps Mission Is Inspired By The Belief That Corruption And Blackmail Are A Corrosive Gangrene For Any Government And Policy But Especially For A Constitutional Republic Such As The One The American Founders Bequeathed To Us. This Charitys Work Is Defined By An Adherence To Sobriety And Truth Above All Else No Matter Who The Truth Implicates. Marco Polo Mp Is A Registered Nonprofit Organization Recognized As Tax-exempt By The Irs Under Section 501c3. | 2024 |
| 911 Memorial And Museum | $336 | New York, NY, US | To Support The 9 11 Memorial And Museum Which Is A Tribute Of Remembrance Honoring The 2,977 People Killed In The Atrocious Acts Of September 11 2001 That Took Place At The World Trade Center Site And At The Pentagon. The Memorial And Museum Honors The Ongoing Sacrifice Of Rescue Recovery And Relief Workers And The Survivors And Members Of The Broader Lower Manhattan Community Who Are Sick Or Have Died From Exposure To Toxins At The World Trade Center Site In The Aftermath Of 9 11. It Also Recognizes The Courage Selflessness And Perseverance Of The Men And Women Of The Rescue And Recovery Effort. 9 11 Memorial And Museum Is A Registered Nonprofit Organization Recognized As Tax-exempt By The Irs Under Section 501c3 | 2024 |
| Open Sats Initiative Inc | $1,000 | Austin, TX, US | Support And Maintain A Sustainable Ecosystem Of Funding For Free And Open-source Projects And Contributors. Open Sats Initiative Inc. Is A 501c Non-profit Organization. | 2023 |
| Human Rights Foundation | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Support Nonpartisan Initiatives To Promote And Protect Human Rights Globally With A Focus On Closed Societies By Providing Direct Support To World Changing Activists Creating Innovative Solutions To Combat Human Rights Abuses And Raising Global Awareness Of These Issues. Human Rights Foundation Is A 501c3 Non-profit Organization. | 2023 |
| America's Frontline Doctors | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | Supporting And Helping To Amplify The Voices Of Concerned Physicians And Patients Nationwide To Combat Those Who Push Political And Economic Agendas At The Expense Of Science And Quality Healthcare Solutions. Empowering Doctors To Address Our Nation's Healthcare Challenges. America's Frontline Doctors Is A 501c3 Non-profit Organization. | 2023 |
| Flccc Alliance | $1,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Support Treatment Protocols To Prevent The Transmission Of Covid-19 And To Improve The Outcomes Of Patients With The Disease. Flccc Alliance Is A 501c3 Non-profit Organization. | 2023 |
| Brink Technology Inc | $1,000 | Operate Online, TX, US | Support And Strengthen Open Source Protocols And Networks Through Fundamental Research And Development. Additionally To Support The Developer Community Through Funding Education And Mentoring. Brink Technology Inc Is A 501c3 Non Profit Organization. | 2023 |
| Bpi | $1,000 | Operate Online, DC, US | Supporting Nonpartisan Efforts And Researching Policy And Societal Implications Of Digital Assets And Emerging Monetary Networks. Bpi Is A 501c3 Non-profit Organization. | 2023 |
| Open Sats Initiative Inc | $1,000 | Austin, TX, US | Support And Maintain A Sustainable Ecosystem Of Funding For Free And Open-source Projects And Contributors. Open Sats Initiative Inc. Is A 501c Non-profit Organization. | 2023 |
| Human Rights Foundation | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Support Nonpartisan Initiatives To Promote And Protect Human Rights Globally With A Focus On Closed Societies By Providing Direct Support To World Changing Activists Creating Innovative Solutions To Combat Human Rights Abuses And Raising Global Awareness Of These Issues. Human Rights Foundation Is A 501c3 Non-profit Organization. | 2023 |
| America's Frontline Doctors | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | Supporting And Helping To Amplify The Voices Of Concerned Physicians And Patients Nationwide To Combat Those Who Push Political And Economic Agendas At The Expense Of Science And Quality Healthcare Solutions. Empowering Doctors To Address Our Nation's Healthcare Challenges. America's Frontline Doctors Is A 501c3 Non-profit Organization. | 2023 |
| Flccc Alliance | $1,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Support Treatment Protocols To Prevent The Transmission Of Covid-19 And To Improve The Outcomes Of Patients With The Disease. Flccc Alliance Is A 501c3 Non-profit Organization. | 2023 |
| Brink Technology Inc | $1,000 | Operate Online, TX, US | Support And Strengthen Open Source Protocols And Networks Through Fundamental Research And Development. Additionally To Support The Developer Community Through Funding Education And Mentoring. Brink Technology Inc Is A 501c3 Non Profit Organization. | 2023 |
| Bpi | $1,000 | Operate Online, DC, US | Supporting Nonpartisan Efforts And Researching Policy And Societal Implications Of Digital Assets And Emerging Monetary Networks. Bpi Is A 501c3 Non-profit Organization. | 2023 |
| Flccc Alliance | $850 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Flccc Alliance Is A 501c3 Non Profit. This Contribution Was To Support Treatment Protocols To Prevent The Transmission Of Covid-19 And To Improve The Outcomes Of Patients With The Disease. | 2021 |
| Human Rights Foundation | $550 | New York, NY, US | Human Rights Foundation Is A 501c3 Non Profit. This Contribution Was To Support Nonpartisan Initiatives To Promote And Protect Human Rights Globally With A Focus On Closed Societies. | 2021 |
| Farm Sanctuary | $200 | Watkins Green, NY, US | Farm Sanctuary Is A 501c3 Non Profit. This Contribution Was To Support Initiatives To Reduce The Disastrous Effects Of Animal Agriculture On Animals The Environment And Public Health Through Rescue Education And Advocacy. | 2021 |
| Operation Underground Railroad | $200 | Anaheim, CA, US | Operation Underground Railroad Is A 501c3 Non Profit. This Contribution Was To Support Initiatives To End Human Trafficking And Sexual Exploitation By Developing Relationships With Law Enforcement Agencies Offering Resources To Assist Them In Their Local Efforts. | 2021 |
| Hillsdale College | $100 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Hillsdale College Is A 501c3 Non Profit. This Contribution Was Made To Support The Responsible Education And Upbringing Of Our Youth Ensuring A Solid Understanding Of American History American Values And The Ethos Of The United States Constitution. Bringing Up Our Youth To Be Kind To Be Able To Make Their Own Decisions And To Be Willing To Make Their Communities Their Country And The World Safer Equitable And Sovereign Places. | 2021 |
| Flccc Alliance | $850 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Flccc Alliance Is A 501c3 Non Profit. This Contribution Was To Support Treatment Protocols To Prevent The Transmission Of Covid-19 And To Improve The Outcomes Of Patients With The Disease. | 2021 |
| Human Rights Foundation | $550 | New York, NY, US | Human Rights Foundation Is A 501c3 Non Profit. This Contribution Was To Support Nonpartisan Initiatives To Promote And Protect Human Rights Globally With A Focus On Closed Societies. | 2021 |
| Farm Sanctuary | $200 | Watkins Green, NY, US | Farm Sanctuary Is A 501c3 Non Profit. This Contribution Was To Support Initiatives To Reduce The Disastrous Effects Of Animal Agriculture On Animals The Environment And Public Health Through Rescue Education And Advocacy. | 2021 |
| Operation Underground Railroad | $200 | Anaheim, CA, US | Operation Underground Railroad Is A 501c3 Non Profit. This Contribution Was To Support Initiatives To End Human Trafficking And Sexual Exploitation By Developing Relationships With Law Enforcement Agencies Offering Resources To Assist Them In Their Local Efforts. | 2021 |
| Hillsdale College | $100 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Hillsdale College Is A 501c3 Non Profit. This Contribution Was Made To Support The Responsible Education And Upbringing Of Our Youth Ensuring A Solid Understanding Of American History American Values And The Ethos Of The United States Constitution. Bringing Up Our Youth To Be Kind To Be Able To Make Their Own Decisions And To Be Willing To Make Their Communities Their Country And The World Safer Equitable And Sovereign Places. | 2021 |
| Flccc Alliance | $850 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Flccc Alliance Is A 501c3 Non Profit. This Contribution Was To Support Treatment Protocols To Prevent The Transmission Of Covid-19 And To Improve The Outcomes Of Patients With The Disease. | 2021 |
| Human Rights Foundation | $550 | New York, NY, US | Human Rights Foundation Is A 501c3 Non Profit. This Contribution Was To Support Nonpartisan Initiatives To Promote And Protect Human Rights Globally With A Focus On Closed Societies. | 2021 |
| Farm Sanctuary | $200 | Watkins Green, NY, US | Farm Sanctuary Is A 501c3 Non Profit. This Contribution Was To Support Initiatives To Reduce The Disastrous Effects Of Animal Agriculture On Animals The Environment And Public Health Through Rescue Education And Advocacy. | 2021 |
| Operation Underground Railroad | $200 | Anaheim, CA, US | Operation Underground Railroad Is A 501c3 Non Profit. This Contribution Was To Support Initiatives To End Human Trafficking And Sexual Exploitation By Developing Relationships With Law Enforcement Agencies Offering Resources To Assist Them In Their Local Efforts. | 2021 |
| Hillsdale College | $100 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Hillsdale College Is A 501c3 Non Profit. This Contribution Was Made To Support The Responsible Education And Upbringing Of Our Youth Ensuring A Solid Understanding Of American History American Values And The Ethos Of The United States Constitution. Bringing Up Our Youth To Be Kind To Be Able To Make Their Own Decisions And To Be Willing To Make Their Communities Their Country And The World Safer Equitable And Sovereign Places. | 2021 |
| Flccc Alliance | $850 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Flccc Alliance Is A 501c3 Non Profit. This Contribution Was To Support Treatment Protocols To Prevent The Transmission Of Covid-19 And To Improve The Outcomes Of Patients With The Disease. | 2021 |
| Human Rights Foundation | $550 | New York, NY, US | Human Rights Foundation Is A 501c3 Non Profit. This Contribution Was To Support Nonpartisan Initiatives To Promote And Protect Human Rights Globally With A Focus On Closed Societies. | 2021 |
| Farm Sanctuary | $200 | Watkins Green, NY, US | Farm Sanctuary Is A 501c3 Non Profit. This Contribution Was To Support Initiatives To Reduce The Disastrous Effects Of Animal Agriculture On Animals The Environment And Public Health Through Rescue Education And Advocacy. | 2021 |
| Operation Underground Railroad | $200 | Anaheim, CA, US | Operation Underground Railroad Is A 501c3 Non Profit. This Contribution Was To Support Initiatives To End Human Trafficking And Sexual Exploitation By Developing Relationships With Law Enforcement Agencies Offering Resources To Assist Them In Their Local Efforts. | 2021 |
| Hillsdale College | $100 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Hillsdale College Is A 501c3 Non Profit. This Contribution Was Made To Support The Responsible Education And Upbringing Of Our Youth Ensuring A Solid Understanding Of American History American Values And The Ethos Of The United States Constitution. Bringing Up Our Youth To Be Kind To Be Able To Make Their Own Decisions And To Be Willing To Make Their Communities Their Country And The World Safer Equitable And Sovereign Places. | 2021 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Empower Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 83-6530204 |
| Website | http://www.empowerfoundation.us |
| Address | 532 JERSEY AVE APT 204 Jersey City, NJ 07302-7464 |
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Forms 990-PF
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Data Currency: Last updated
May 2026
based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.