Private foundation · EIN 38-3384718 · Simpsonville, Kentucky · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Empowerment Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $58K total, median $5,000. 33% of grants stayed in Kentucky.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$58K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in KY
33%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.2M

Grants paid in 2025

3 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Indiana UniversityBloomington, INScholarship$52K
Divine Will FoundationEncinitas, CAGeneral Fund$5,000
Kentucky Humane SocietyLouisville, KYGeneral Fund$1,000

By state: Indiana 1 · California 1 · Kentucky 1

About this foundation

Empowerment Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Simpsonville, Kentucky, administered in care of Gary J Miller, tax-exempt since 1998. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Empowerment Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Empowerment Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $58K across 3 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Empowerment Foundation give?

Indiana (1 grants), California (1 grants), Kentucky (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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