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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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89
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · 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

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
🌍 International · NTEE Q30

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 5 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 1%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.29%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

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. 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.

Verified against 5 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
0% 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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Leadership

NI
Nisha Dhawan
President And CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Aasha P••
BOARD CO-CHAIR-HK
AD
Adeel K•••
BOARD MEMBER-UK
AD
Aditi T•••••
PROGRAM CHAIR-UK
AL
Aleem J•••••
BOARD CHAIR-HK
AL
Alessandra L•••••••••
BOARD MEMBER-UK
AN
Andrew C•••••
BOARD MEMBER-UK
AN
Andrew S•••
FINANCE CHAIR-HK
AV
Avon N••
BOARD MEMBER-HK
BE
Ben F••••••
BOARD MEMBER-HK
BE
Benjamin H•••
BOARD MEMBER-HK
BE
Beth F•••••••
TREASURER/FINANCE CHAIR-US
BR
Bradley W••••••
BOARD MEMBER-UK
CA
Carlos F••••••••••••••
BOARD MEMBER-US
CO
Colin R•••••
BOARD MEMBER-UK
CY
Cynthia S•••••
PRESIDENT AND CEO
DA
Daniel P•••••••
SR PROGRAM MANAGER
DA
David F••••••••
PROGRAM CHAIR-HK
EG
Eg M••••
DEVELOPMENT CHAIR-HK
ER
Eric B••••••••••
BOARD CHAIR-US
ER
Eric D•••••••
DEVELOPMENT CO-CHAIR-US
FE
Fernando O•••••
BOARD MEMBER-UK
JA
James D•••••
BOARD MEMBER-US
JE
Jeremy L•••••••
BOARD CO-CHAIR-UK
JI
Jim V•••••
BOARD MEMBER-US
JO
John P•••••
BOARD MEMBER-UK
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$11.8M revenue
FY2025
IRS_990
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Jun 2025
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Mosambi Climate Conference: Shaping the Future of Climate Tech Startups - TICE News
Mar 2025
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Powerhive and Telcoin Partner to Build the World’s First Blockchain-Powered Mobility Financing Platform - Business Wire
Mar 2025
www.businesswire.com
Decentralizing Global Forex: A Vision for a Borderless Financial Ecosystem - Binance
Feb 2025
www.binance.com
Form filed
$8.6M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Nigerian FX Payment Startup Juicyway Raises $3 million Pre-seed Funding - techcityng.com
Dec 2024
www.techcityng.com
Payment Startup Juicyway Raises $3M Pre-Seed Funding Round To Improve Cross-Border Transactions And Reach New Markets -
Dec 2024
afrotech.com
Nigeria’s Juicyway raises $3 million to help businesses solve FX shortage problem - The Guardian Nigeria News
Dec 2024
guardian.ng
Form filed
$10.9M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$9.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$8.9M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Find Funds Now: 355 Funders for International Gender Equality - Philanthropy Women
Dec 2021
philanthropywomen.org
Form filed
$6.8M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
How Microsoft India (R&D) is playing its part in company’s globally shared innovation plan - ET CIO
Oct 2017
cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com
Q&A with Goldman MD: how to EMpower emerging markets - Financial News London
Feb 2017
www.fnlondon.com

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Peer charities

Other international in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Empower-Emerging Markets Foundation This page 89 $11.8 million -
American Leprosy Missions Inc 89 $15.8 million 7%
Orphan Grain Train Inc 89 $53.7 million -
English Language Institute in China 89 $17.1 million -
Cure International Inc 89 $63.2 million 1%
Asi 89 $12.8 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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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