CITIES FOR FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT FUND INC
AI Summary
CITIES FOR FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT FUND INC is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking to support financial empowerment initiatives, having distributed a total of $4.1 million across 126 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
HELP CITIES BUILD PROGRAMS AND STRATEGIES TO SUPPORT HOUSEHOLD FINANCIAL STABILITY.
Cause Areas
2
Community and economic development
Community improvement
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE MAYOR'S FUND TO ADVANCE NEW YORK CITY
NEW YORK, NY
$10.2M
16%
MAYOR'S FUND FOR LOS ANGELES
LOS ANGELES, CA
$2M
3%
ST LOUIS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
St. Louis, MO
$1.9M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
100
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CITIES FOR FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT FUND INC?
No. CITIES FOR FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT FUND INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CITIES FOR FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT FUND INC give?
CITIES FOR FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT FUND INC primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Illinois, and 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 CITIES FOR FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT FUND INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CITIES FOR FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT FUND INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CITIES FOR FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT FUND INC make each year?
In 2024, CITIES FOR FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT FUND INC awarded about 100 grants, totaling nearly $4.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CITIES FOR FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT FUND INC fund recently?
In 2024, CITIES FOR FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT FUND INC awarded grants to about 130 grantees. Recent grantees include THE MAYOR'S FUND TO ADVANCE NEW YORK CITY, MAYOR'S FUND FOR LOS ANGELES, and ST LOUIS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CITIES FOR FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT FUND INC?
CITIES FOR FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT FUND INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.