Empower is 100% self-sustaining through the sale of services.

Since our founding, all of our revenue has come from clients who contract our research, consulting, or training services. We do not depend on donations or grants; this gives us autonomy and a responsibility to maintain sustainable relationships with allies who trust Empower.

Our business model

We are a limited liability company (LLC) structured to enable worker ownership and fulfill our social mission. This structure gives us the flexibility to distribute memberships among worker-owners, thus maintaining our philanthropic and social commitments.

Investment and growth

If we wanted to expand, we would consider seeking lines of credit, issuing slow-money debt, convertible debt, or selling non-voting equity shares to qualified investors. Instead, we are seeking investors aligned with our long-term goals and committed to economic, political, and social justice.

If you are an investor who shares our vision, let’s talk (investor@empowerllc.net).