Empty Bowls of Naples Inc
Empty Bowls of Naples Inc is a Naples, Florida-based public charity that raises funds and awareness to address hunger through an annual community event and grants to local nonprofit organizations. Its 2025 filing reports 14 grants totaling $225,000, all to recipients in Florida.
Empty Bowls of Naples Inc at a glance
In short: Empty Bowls of Naples Inc gave $225K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in Florida. 14% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $225,000
- +54.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +27.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,071
- +21.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $14,000
- Total assets
- $232,884
- +39.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (2 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Empty Bowls of Naples Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The organization accepts unsolicited requests through its grant application process. Its website says eligible local organizations may submit an application for consideration; no specific application materials are described in the available information.
- Review Cycle
- June 4, 2027.
- Deadline
- June 4, 2027.
- Next open deadline
- June 4, 2027 (Empty Bowls Naples Inc. Grant Program)
- Contact
Mailing address: 6300 Janes Lane 3, Naples, FL 34109
Phone: (239) 591-8848
Website: https://emptybowlsnaples.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Empty Bowls of Naples Inc
Who Empty Bowls of Naples Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Meals of Hope ($36K). Together the top 10 received $195K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 55 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The grant program identifies Collier and Lee Counties, Florida, as its geographic scope. In 2025, all reported grant dollars went to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Empty Bowls of Naples Inc open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 14 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $18K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $116K (2021) to $225K (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $225K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Meals of Hope Naples, FL | To assist with their programs | $36,000 |
| Our Daily Bread Food Pantry Marco Island, FL | To assist with their programs | $25,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Society Naples, FL | To assist with their programs | $22,000 |
| Community Cooperative Ft Myers, FL | To assist with their programs | $20,000 |
| Midwest Food Bank of Florida Ft Myers, FL | To assist with their programs | $20,000 |
| Youth Haven Naples, FL | To assist with their programs | $20,000 |
| New Hope Ministries Naples, FL | To assist with their programs | $15,000 |
| NAMI Collier County Inc Naples, FL | To assist with their programs | $13,000 |
| Baker Senior Center Naples Naples, FL | To assist with their programs | $12,000 |
| St Matthews House Naples, FL | To assist with their programs | $12,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $232,884 | $392,246 | $325,851 | $225,000 | 14 | $8,081 |
| 2024 | $166,481 | $308,571 | $297,027 | $146,000 | 11 | $4,221 |
| 2023 | $154,658 | $295,310 | $243,590 | $185,000 | 12 | $2,054 |
| 2022 | $102,938 | $260,999 | $241,818 | $180,000 | 11 | $15 |
| 2021 | $88,781 | $164,104 | $162,042 | $116,000 | 7 | $28 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that its mission is to create awareness and raise funds to eliminate hunger in local communities, “One Bowl at a Time.” Its grant program welcomes local organizations whose missions align with addressing food insecurity. The organization identifies Collier and Lee Counties as the communities served by its annual event.
The organizations supported reflect a range of community services. Meals of Hope describes its mission as bringing communities together to end hunger, while Our Daily Bread Food Pantry says it works to reduce hunger for neighbors in need. St. Vincent de Paul Society describes providing food, rent, and utilities to local farming communities and veterans. Other 2025 recipients include Youth Haven, whose stated mission is to support abused and neglected children and teens; Community Cooperative, which describes providing meals, groceries, social services, and education while addressing hunger and homelessness; and Baker Senior Center Naples, which says it supports seniors in Collier and southern Lee Counties.
Grantmaking
In 2025, Empty Bowls of Naples awarded $225,000 through 14 grants. Awards ranged from $6,000 to $36,000, with a median grant of $14,000. The filing describes grant purposes generally as assistance with recipients’ programs.
The largest reported awards included $36,000 to Meals of Hope, $25,000 to Our Daily Bread Food Pantry, $22,000 to St. Vincent de Paul Society, and $20,000 each to Community Cooperative, Midwest Food Bank of Florida, and Youth Haven. Other listed awards included $15,000 to New Hope Ministries and $13,000 to NAMI Collier County.
The organization’s grant-program information says applicants must be qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofits operating a program addressing food insecurity in Collier and/or Lee Counties. Organizations with multiple program sites may submit only one application. Grants may be used only for the program described in the application; administrative costs and salaries cannot be funded. Grantees must promote Empty Bowls Naples through their communications. The organization’s 2024 filing statement says organizations must provide a written report on use of funds and that board members conduct site visits before and after grants are issued.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Betsy A Dawson as President, Marie Boyd as Vice Chairman, Pamela Walkup as Treasurer, and Teresa S Hart and Frances Lang as Directors.
Empty Bowls of Naples Inc is led by Betsy A Dawson, President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Betsy A Dawson
President
President & Chair → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Frances Lang
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Teresa S Hart
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Marie Boyd
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Pamela Walkup
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Lynne Hall (2024) — Director
- Former: Elizabeth Schelling (2023) — Secretary
- Former: Beverly Ahrensdorf (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Marie Cliffe (2021–2022) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Empty Bowls of Naples Inc
How much does Empty Bowls of Naples Inc give each year?
Empty Bowls of Naples Inc gave $225K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $146K across 11 grants.
What is Empty Bowls of Naples Inc's typical grant size?
Empty Bowls of Naples Inc's median grant in 2025 was $14,000, and its average grant was $16,071, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Empty Bowls of Naples Inc that year got $7K on average.
Where does Empty Bowls of Naples Inc give grants?
Empty Bowls of Naples Inc gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Naples, FL (11 grants) and Ft Myers, FL (2 grants).
Does Empty Bowls of Naples Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Empty Bowls of Naples Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To assist with their programs" (14 grants).
Who are Empty Bowls of Naples Inc's largest grantees?
Empty Bowls of Naples Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Meals of Hope ($36,000), Our Daily Bread Food Pantry ($25,000) and St Vincent de Paul Society ($22,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Empty Bowls of Naples Inc?
Empty Bowls of Naples Inc reported $233K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $392K.
What does Empty Bowls of Naples Inc fund?
The organization states that its mission is to create awareness and raise funds to eliminate hunger in local communities, “One Bowl at a Time.” Its grant program welcomes local organizations whose missions align with addressing food insecurity. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Empty Bowls of Naples Inc?
The organization accepts unsolicited requests through its grant application process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Empty Bowls of Naples Inc's EIN?
Empty Bowls of Naples Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-5132838. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Empty Bowls of Naples Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 21, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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