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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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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Empower-Emerging Markets Foundation

Since 2000, EMpower partners with local organizations in emerging markets to support marginalized youth, helping them build better futures and communities

Founded
Headquarters
New York, NY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Q30
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2005

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.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 77%
Peer average: 84%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.29%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.77
Program$0.77
77% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Empower-Emerging Markets Foundation with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 96% of the 12,755 international charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 12,908 international charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 90 places it in the top 1% of the 25,023 international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Empower-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. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $12M in annual revenue. 184 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Empower-Emerging Markets Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 030529005. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Empower-Emerging Markets Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 77% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.

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. It allocates 77% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 84% for international charities in United States. 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 an International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Empower-Emerging Markets Foundation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 77% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 84%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

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 an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2006.

Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 77% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 84%. 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.

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
77% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
10

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

NI
Nisha D•••••
President And CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

3 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$11.8M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$8.6M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Payment Startup Juicyway Raises $3M Pre-Seed Funding Round To Improve Cross-Border Transactions And Reach New Markets -
Dec 2024
afrotech.com
Form filed
$10.9M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$9.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$8.9M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$6.8M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
China: IMF must empower emerging markets - worldfinance.com
Sep 2017
www.worldfinance.com
Q&A with Goldman MD: how to EMpower emerging markets - Financial News London
Feb 2017
www.fnlondon.com

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
International this charity 25,023
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 184 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 184 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2006
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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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, NY, United States.
What is Empower-Emerging Markets Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 77% of expenses go to program services.
Is Empower-Emerging Markets Foundation trustworthy?
Empower-Emerging Markets Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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