Empower Mississippi, founded in 2014, is an independent and nonprofit advocacy organization that is dedicated to removing barriers to opportunity for all Mississippians, allowing them to thrive and flourish. With a laser focus on tackling the state's biggest challenges, Empower Mississippi puts people before divisive politics. Their goal is to provide a voice and hope to those most affected by public policy decisions.

Empower Mississippi takes a comprehensive approach to their work. They collaborate with citizens, lawmakers, and issue experts to identify pressing challenges, conduct real-world research, and develop effective solutions. They work to effect change by not only changing laws but also by assisting community leaders in creating private sector solutions.

Moreover, they amplify the stories of ordinary citizens to ensure that policymakers truly understand the impact of their decisions. Additionally, Empower Mississippi works across political boundaries, bringing together people of goodwill from different backgrounds and both sides of the aisle to solve problems and move the state forward. They aim to educate, engage, and elect Mississippians committed to removing barriers to opportunity.

Please note that Empower Mississippi consists of different entities, such as the Empower Mississippi Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on citizen education, and Empower Mississippi, a 501(c)(4) advocacy organization engaging citizens in the public policy process. Contributions to these entities have different tax deductibility statuses