Empower Federal Credit Union

Syracuse, NY Doing business as Empower Empower FCU

UEI
HPYEDXTVJ7F4
CAGE
7MZ01
Primary NAICS
Not on record
SAM.gov registration
Active through

Company facts

Self-certified in SAM.gov
  • Other Not For Profit Organization
Entity structure
Corporate Entity (Tax Exempt)
SAM.gov registration date
Physical address
1 Member Way, Syracuse, NY 13212, USA
Website
empowerfcu.com
Founded
1939
Employees
251-1K
Estimated annual revenue
$50M-$100M
Industry
  1. Financials
  2. Banks
  3. Banking & Mortgages
SIC code
60 Depository Institutions
Profiles

Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .

Recent federal awards

Empower Federal Credit Union's 5 most recent federal contract and grant awards, newest first. Amounts are dollars obligated.
Award Agency Obligated Awarded
Purpose: to promote economic revitalization and community development through investment in and financial assistance… Grant · 231FA064428G Community Development Financial Institutions Fund $900,000
Purpose: to promote economic revitalization and community development through investment in and financial assistance… Grant · 221FA059782G Community Development Financial Institutions Fund $660,000
Cdfi rapid response program award Grant · 21RRP056912G Community Development Financial Institutions Fund $1,826,265
Financial assistance award Grant · 201FA054302G Community Development Financial Institutions Fund $557,000
Financial assistance award Grant · 171FA021335G Community Development Financial Institutions Fund $776,500

About Empower Federal Credit Union

Empower Federal Credit Union (Empower FCU), headquartered in Syracuse, New York, is a not-for-profit financial institution registered in SAM.gov since 2016. As a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), the credit union focuses on providing financial services and supporting economic development in underserved communities, particularly Native American regions. The organization is structured as a tax-exempt corporate entity that specializes in delivering affordable financial products, loans, investments, and community-focused financial services to communities with limited access to traditional banking resources.

Through multiple federal grant awards from the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, Empower FCU has received significant funding to support its community development mission. The credit union has been awarded four project grants totaling approximately $3,386,265 between 2020 and 2024, with grant periods extending through December 2027. These grants, including the CDFI Program and the Rapid Response Program, have enabled Empower FCU to provide targeted financial services aimed at economic revitalization, job creation, and business development in underserved communities. The most recent grant of $900,000 awarded in September 2024 specifically focuses on delivering loans, investments, and financial services to Native American communities, with the goal of fostering economic self-determination and ensuring access to affordable credit. Each grant has supported the credit union's core mission of driving community development by providing financial resources and training opportunities to promote economic growth in marginalized areas.

Quick answers

What is Empower Federal Credit Union's UEI?

Empower Federal Credit Union's Unique Entity ID (UEI) in SAM.gov is HPYEDXTVJ7F4.

What is Empower Federal Credit Union's CAGE code?

Empower Federal Credit Union's CAGE code is 7MZ01.

Where is Empower Federal Credit Union located?

Empower Federal Credit Union's physical address in SAM.gov is 1 Member Way, Syracuse, NY 13212, USA.

Is Empower Federal Credit Union registered in SAM.gov?

Yes. Empower Federal Credit Union's SAM.gov registration is active through July 9, 2027.

What is Empower Federal Credit Union's most recent federal award?

Empower Federal Credit Union's most recent federal grant award is Purpose: to promote economic revitalization and community development through investment in and financial assistance… (231FA064428G), from Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, on September 26, 2024.

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