Empowering Economic Growth Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Empowering Economic Growth Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $265,156 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$265,156
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$80.6 million
- New grantees83%
Giving in 2025 was down from $365,050 the year before.
83% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $5.3 million |
| 2024 | $365,050 | 5 | $71.0 million |
| 2025 | $265,156 | 9 | $80.6 million |
How to apply
Empowering Economic Growth Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Empowering Economic Growth Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its US grants went to recipients in Arizona. It also paid $165,156 in 8 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Legacy Global Programs | Fiscal sponsorship for accelerate africa, through a contribution to the foundation for africa's future, managed by lohas. | $100,000 |
| Individual | Organizational support | $69,000 |
| Kokari Coconuts Company | Organizational support | $30,156 |
| Limlim Foods Production Company | Organizational support | $25,000 |
| CROP2CASH | Organizational support | $10,000 |
| Individual | Organizational support | $10,000 |
| Fountain University | Organizational support | $10,000 |
| Xtraokids Childcare Center | Organizational support | $6,000 |
| Individual | Organizational support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David Delucia
Questions people ask
Does Empowering Economic Growth Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Empowering Economic Growth Foundation give?
$265,156 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Empowering Economic Growth Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David Delucia (Trustee).
What does Empowering Economic Growth Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international.