Empty Stocking Fund is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CLEVELAND, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $441K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grants totaling $163K. Net investment income was $92.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$441K
+18.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$163K
-9.7% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$163K
-9.7% YoY
About Empty Stocking Fund
Based on IRS filings
Empty Stocking Fund is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CLEVELAND, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $441K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grants totaling $163K. Net investment income was $92.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $441,048 | $373,567 | $331,115 |
| Revenue | $233,730 | $246,855 | $219,561 |
| Expenses | $166,249 | $204,403 | $156,108 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $166,249 | $204,403 | $156,109 |
| Net Investment Income | $92 | $161 | $128 |
| Distributable Amount | $20,091 | $16,810 | $14,590 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRENDA LAWSON | PRESIDENT/TREASURER | 0.25 | — |
| STANLEY C LAWSON | VICE PRES, SECRETARY | 0.25 | — |
| SANDRA ROWLAND | BOARD MEMBER | 0.25 | — |
| STEVE HARTLINE | BOARD MEMBER | 0.25 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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