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The Center for Empowered Politics
Pub 78

The Center for Empowered Politics
Pub 78

San Francisco, CA, US
501(c)
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45-3084134
Alliances & Advocacy
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The Center for Empowered Politics
Pub 78

San Francisco, CA, US
501(c)
EIN
45-3084134
Alliances & Advocacy

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Est.

2011

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

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The Center for Empowered Politics is a 501(c) grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in California, Michigan, and Nevada, having disbursed a total of $1.4 million across 69 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are awarded by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Center for Empowered Politics can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

CEP specializes in people of color-led grassroots movement building 501c4 organizations that have been on cutting edge of c3/c4 innovations, engagement in ethnic communities, campaign consultation, and integrated voter engagement 2.0
Total Funding Given

$1.4M

2024
Grantees funded
69
Multi-year grantees
13%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

23

Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
V
Vivian Huang
Board Member
L
Lin Shao Chin
Board Member
A
Alex Tom
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Center for Empowered Politics?
No. The Center for Empowered Politics does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Center for Empowered Politics give?
The Center for Empowered Politics primarily gives to organizations located in California, Michigan, and Nevada. 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 The Center for Empowered Politics’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Center for Empowered Politics fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Center for Empowered Politics make each year?
In 2024, The Center for Empowered Politics awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $1.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Center for Empowered Politics fund recently?
In 2024, The Center for Empowered Politics awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include NCAAT IN ACTION, CHINESE PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION, and Asian American Advocacy Fund Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Center for Empowered Politics?
The Center for Empowered Politics does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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