EMPOWER-THE EMERGING MARKETS FOUNDATION
AI Summary
EMPOWER-THE EMERGING MARKETS FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker with a relationship-based, invitation-only approach and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In its 2019 filing year, it reported $5.1K in total grants paid across 1 grantee; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
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.
Cause Areas
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International development
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CENTER FOR YOUNG WOMENS DEVELOPMENT
San Francisco, CA
$5.1K
100%
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- 1 grantees
- 136 board & team members
- 12 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to EMPOWER-THE EMERGING MARKETS FOUNDATION?
No. EMPOWER-THE EMERGING MARKETS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does EMPOWER-THE EMERGING MARKETS FOUNDATION give?
EMPOWER-THE EMERGING MARKETS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are EMPOWER-THE EMERGING MARKETS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from EMPOWER-THE EMERGING MARKETS FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $5,100. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does EMPOWER-THE EMERGING MARKETS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2019, EMPOWER-THE EMERGING MARKETS FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $5,100. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did EMPOWER-THE EMERGING MARKETS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, EMPOWER-THE EMERGING MARKETS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include CENTER FOR YOUNG WOMENS DEVELOPMENT. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to EMPOWER-THE EMERGING MARKETS FOUNDATION?
EMPOWER-THE EMERGING MARKETS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.