Empower-emerging Markets Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Empower-emerging Markets Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New York, New York, registered in 2005, with $11,802,297 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
106 W 32nd St, New York, NY, 10001 EIN 03-0529005 Since 2005
Revenue (FY2024)
$11.8M
▲ 37.5% vs prior year
International median: $227K
Expenses (FY2024)
$10.3M
Net assets
$5.7M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Empower-emerging Markets Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating7 mo reserves · +13% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Empower-emerging Markets Foundation: 7 mo reserves · +13% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Empower-emerging Markets Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Empower-emerging Markets Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 106 W 32nd St, New York, NY, 10001
- City
- New York
- State
- New York
- Subcategory
- International Development & Relief
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2.5M (FY2013) to $11.8M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $2.0MNet assets $5.7M
Operating margin
12.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$7.7M
Total liabilities
$2.0M
Net assets
$5.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,802,297▲37.5% | $10,294,166 | $5,666,531▲39.2% | $7,671,486▲9.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $8,584,730▼21.0% | $10,292,012▼6.1% | $4,070,611▼29.0% | $6,994,819▼31.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $10,873,067▲16.7% | $10,958,149▼0.5% | $5,733,427▼3.0% | $10,200,149▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $9,319,505▲4.8% | $11,014,625▲42.5% | $5,911,588▼24.2% | $10,411,489▼8.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $8,896,356▲30.2% | $7,728,769▲8.9% | $7,800,696▲19.5% | $11,350,043▲24.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $6,834,793▼30.6% | $7,098,614▲3.5% | $6,528,789▼5.2% | $9,120,547▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $9,849,632▲64.6% | $6,856,659▲28.7% | $6,887,599▲74.2% | $8,934,603▲64.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $5,984,758▲1.6% | $5,327,676▲18.2% | $3,954,188▲22.0% | $5,422,310▲36.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $5,887,954▲36.2% | $4,505,664▼15.2% | $3,242,139▲73.5% | $3,986,510▲14.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $4,324,411▲178% | $5,316,223▲129% | $1,868,520▲84.1% | $3,472,797▲114% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,557,033▼37.8% | $2,317,767▲4.8% | $1,014,890▼42.8% | $1,621,300▼36.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $2,501,876 | $2,212,135▲12.4% | $1,775,624▲19.5% | $2,531,317▲16.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,967,258▲28.2% | $1,485,883▼27.2% | $2,172,433▼15.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,534,055▼3.6% | $2,042,394▲10.4% | $2,574,839▲12.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,591,120▼10.8% | $1,849,409▲166% | $2,291,236▲106% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $1,784,637 | $695,059 | $1,112,612 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $10.4M total
62 grants to Empower-emerging Markets Foundation totaling $10.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tides Foundation | Equity, human rights, and economic empowerment | 2024 | $500,000 |
| Co-impact Philanthropic Funds Inc | See part iv | 2024 | $243,350 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2024 | $99,557 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $52,925 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Equity, human rights, and economic empowerment | 2023 | $500,000 |
| Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund | Community outreach & enrichment programs | 2023 | $275,400 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Human services | 2023 | $250,300 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $105,000 |
| Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund | International humanitarian programs | 2023 | $94,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | International, foreign affairs | 2023 | $75,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $62,800 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2023 | $42,750 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $26,318 |
| Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund | Educational programs & other student svc | 2023 | $23,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Empower-emerging Markets Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Empower-emerging Markets Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 03-0529005, based in New York, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Empower-emerging Markets Foundation's EIN?
- Empower-emerging Markets Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 03-0529005.
- How much revenue does Empower-emerging Markets Foundation report?
- Empower-emerging Markets Foundation reported $11,802,297 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Empower-emerging Markets Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Empower-emerging Markets Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Empower-emerging Markets Foundation (EIN 03-0529005) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.