Empower-Emerging Markets Foundation
Empower's mission is to partner with local organizations in emerging market countries and other change-makers to enable marginalized young people to transform their lives and communities. We do …
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Since 2000, EMpower partners with local organizations in emerging markets to support marginalized youth, helping them build better futures and communities
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Mission
Empower's mission is to partner with local organizations in emerging market countries and other change-makers to enable marginalized young people to transform their lives and communities. We do this through grants to and long-term partnerships with local organizations, cross learning and capacity strengthening.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyEmpower-Emerging Markets Foundation is a registered international nonprofit based in New York, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2006 and has been operating for 20 years. Its EIN is 030529005. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $12M in annual revenue. 184 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Empower-Emerging Markets Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 89/100.
Empower-Emerging Markets Foundation is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 2006 and has been active for 20 years.
Based on official tax filings, Empower-Emerging Markets Foundation has $12M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Empower-Emerging Markets Foundation is classified as a International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $12M in annual revenue. The organization has 184 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Empower-Emerging Markets Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
Empower-Emerging Markets Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Since 2000, EMpower partners with local organizations in emerging markets to support marginalized youth, helping them build better futures and communities Empower-Emerging Markets Foundation is classified as a international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2006.
Among international charities registered in United States: Empower-Emerging Markets Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $12M is well above the peer average of $5M.
Yes, donations to Empower-Emerging Markets Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Empower-Emerging Markets Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 030529005, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
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Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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EMPOWER-EMERGING MARKETS FOUNDATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 184 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about Empower-Emerging Markets Foundation
- What is Empower-Emerging Markets Foundation?
- Empower-Emerging Markets Foundation is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in New York, United States. Since 2000, EMpower partners with local organizations in emerging markets to support marginalized youth, helping them build better futures and communities
- When was Empower-Emerging Markets Foundation founded?
- Empower-Emerging Markets Foundation was founded in 2006.
- Who leads Empower-Emerging Markets Foundation?
- Nisha Dhawan serves as President And CEO.
- Where is Empower-Emerging Markets Foundation located?
- Headquartered in New York, United States.
- What is Empower-Emerging Markets Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Empower-Emerging Markets Foundation trustworthy?
- Empower-Emerging Markets Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Empower-Emerging Markets Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 030529005.
- What is Empower-Emerging Markets Foundation's website?
- http://www.empowerweb.org