Empowering Economic Growth Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Norwich, Vermont · EIN 84-3970728
- Vermont
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Vermont
- Grants itemized on the 990
- $270KTax year 2025
- Grants made
- 9Tax year 2025
- Total assets
- $81MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
EMPOWERING ECONOMIC GROWTH FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO DEVELOPING AND FUNDING TRANSFORMATIONAL ENTREPRENEURS, EMPOWERING THEM TO MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE WORLD THROUGH INNOVATION, JOB CREATION AND OPPORTUNITY FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED AND MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES. OUR ANCHOR PROGRAM IS CASCADOR: A GROUND-BREAKING PROGRAM FOR MID-STAGE ENTREPRENEURS IN AFRICA WHO ARE SCALING MISSION-DRIVEN COMPANIES. FOUNDATION ACTIVITIES ARE FOCUSED PRIMARILY ON NIGERIA, BUT EEGF SELECTIVELY SUPPORTS WORTHY CAUSES AND VISIONARY FOUNDERS AROUND THE WORLD.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Legacy Global Programs | $100K | 2025 |
| Niyya Foods | $69K | 2025 |
| Kokari Coconuts Company | $30K | 2025 |
| Limlim Foods Production Company | $25K | 2025 |
| Crop2cash | $10K | 2025 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (9 grants in 2025) is available with a free account.
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.