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Empty Stocking Fund is a private corporation based in CLEVELAND, TN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. It holds total assets of $441K. Annual income is reported at $234K. Total assets have grown from $413 in 2011 to $374K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. Creating christmas memories - children from poor and low income families are given a shopping spree to buy clothes and christmas presents. 1,292 children benefited in 2022. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2024. According to available records, Empty Stocking Fund has made 4 grants totaling $421K, with a median grant of $119K. Annual giving has grown from $87K in 2020 to $181K in 2024. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $181K, with an average award of $105K. The foundation has supported 3 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Tennessee. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Creating christmas memories - children from poor and low income families are given a shopping spree to buy clothes and christmas presents. 997 children benefited in 2019..
Expenses: $85K
Diaper program - faith memorial church gives out clothes, food and diapers.
Expenses: $2K
Creating christmas memories - children from poor and low income families are given a shopping spree to buy clothes and christmas presents. 1,292 children benefited in 2022. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 4 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TN.
Empty Stocking Fund has distributed a total of $421K across 4 grants. The median grant size is $119K, with an average of $105K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $181K.
Empty Stocking Fund typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Empty Stocking Fund is headquartered in CLEVELAND, TN.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brenda Lawson | PRESIDENT/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Stanley C Lawson | VICE PRES, SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sandra Rowland | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$204K
Total Assets
$374K
Fair Market Value
$374K
Net Worth
$374K
Grants Paid
$181K
Contributions
$247K
Net Investment Income
$161
Distribution Amount
$17K
Total Grants
4
Total Giving
$421K
Average Grant
$105K
Median Grant
$119K
Unique Recipients
3
Most Common Grant
$2K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creating Christmas Memories ProgramPROGRAM EXPENSES | Cleveland, TN | $181K | 2024 |
| Creating Christmas Memories Program Expenses - See Part Ix-APROGRAM EXPENSES | Cleveland, TN | $85K | 2020 |
| Faith Memorial ChurchCLOTHES, FOOD AND DIAPERS | Cleveland, TN | $2K | 2020 |
UNION CITY, TN
CHATTANOOGA, TN
NASHVILLE, TN