Lyles Swanson Empower Merit Scholarship & Mentoring Program
Historical FunderEvans, Georgia · EIN 99-0908720 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $300 and $2,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Lyles Swanson Empower Merit Scholar |
|---|---|
| Address | 855 Leyland Lane, Evans GA 30809 |
| Phone | 9109730046 |
| info.lyles.swanson.empower@gmail.com | |
| Form and materials | Internal Application: - Resume; - Essay; - Proof of College Acceptance Enrollment |
| Deadlines | 05 31 |
| Restrictions | Under-Graduate Studies at 4-year College University: - African-American Students; - In-Person Attendance; GPA: 2.75; - Scholarship Categories: HBCUs; Family; McCormick SC High School Students |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
80% of grants went outside Georgia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuskegee University | Tuskegee, AL | Educational Scholarships | $8,310 |
| Winston-Salem State University | Winston Salem, NC | Educational Scholarship | $4,250 |
| Morehouse College | Atlanta, GA | Educational Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Lander University | Greenwood, SC | Educational Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Hampton University | Hampton, VA | Educational Scholarship | $2,000 |
| South Carolina State University | Orangeburg, SC | Educational Scholarship | $2,000 |
| YouVersion Bible | Edmond, OK | Donation in support of Christian activities | $824 |
| Reading Through Times LLC | Evans, GA | Donation in Support of Educational Activities | $300 |
| United Negro College Fund | Washington, DC | Donation to support Educational Support Activities | $240 |
| Salvation Army | Alexandria, VA | Donation in support of Charitable operations | $30 |
The return also lists 8 grants to individuals ($425). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $22,379 | 18 |
| 2024 | $16,000 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640439349100404
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 99-0908720
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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