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Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund

New York, New York  ·  EIN 463612187  ·  Private foundation

Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund is a New York-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $6.0M in annual giving against $20.1M in assets. This page documents the 457 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$6.0M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$20.1M
Total assets
457
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund funds

Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund's giving carries a documented focus on economic development, education, financial empowerment, youth development.

Economic DevelopmentEducationFinancial EmpowermentYouth Development

Populations it has supported include low-income communities, older adults, youth pop.

low-income communitiesolder adultsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City
TO INTEGRATE FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT INTO SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
New York, NY$2.4M2018
Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City
INTEGRATING BANKING ACCESS AND FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT INTO YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS
New York, NY$1.2M2019
Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City
TO INTEGRATE FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT INTO SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
New York, NY$1.1M2017
City of Chicago
TO INTEGRATE FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT INTO SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
Chicago, IL$987K2017
City of Chicago
TO INTEGRATE FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT INTO SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
Chicago, IL$982K2018
City of Chicago
INTEGRATING BANKING ACCESS AND FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT INTO YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS
Chicago, IL$982K2019
Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City
INTEGRATING BANKING ACCESS AND FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT INTO YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS
New York, NY$860K2020
City of San Francisco Dcyf
TO INTEGRATE FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT INTO SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
San Fransico, CA$820K2018
City of Chicago
INTEGRATING BANKING ACCESS AND FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT INTO YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS
Chicago, IL$703K2020
Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City
INTEGRATING BANKING ACCESS AND FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT INTO YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS
New York, NY$560K2022
Dc Department of Employment Services
TO INTEGRATE FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT INTO SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
Washington, DC$450K2018
City of Chicago
INTEGRATING BANKING ACCESS AND FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT INTO YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS.
Chicago, IL$447K2022
Workforce Investment Board of the City of Los Angeles
TO INTEGRATE FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT INTO SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
Los Angeles, CA$410K2017
Mayors Fund for Los Angeles
TO INTEGRATE FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT INTO SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
Los Angeles, CA$400K2018
Mayors Fund for Los Angeles
INTEGRATING BANKING ACCESS AND FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT INTO YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS
Los Angeles, CA$400K2019

Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$4.7M
2018$7.9M
2019$8.1M
2020$6.2M
2022$6.1M
2023$2.8M
2024$4.5M

How to apply for funding from Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund

Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at cfefund.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund

Does Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund accept grant applications?
Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund fund?
Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund's grants focus on economic development. Recent recipients include Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City, Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City, Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund give in grants?
Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund reported $6.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $40.3M over 457 grants.
Where is Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund located?
Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 463612187.
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About this profile. This page is built from Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.