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
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Empty Stocking Fund reported a distributable amount of $20K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Creating Christmas Memories Program ($163,038).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CREATING CHRISTMAS MEMORIES PROGRAM CLEVELAND, TN | PROGRAM EXPENSES | $163,038 |
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Empty Stocking Fund?
Empty Stocking Fund is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CLEVELAND, TN. It holds $441K in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Empty Stocking Fund?
As of 2025, Empty Stocking Fund holds $441K in total assets with $234K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $163K in 2025.
Where does Empty Stocking Fund operate?
Empty Stocking Fund has awarded grants in Tennessee.
What size grants does Empty Stocking Fund award?
In 2025, Empty Stocking Fund awarded 1 grants totaling $163K — an average of about $163K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Empty Stocking Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Empty Stocking Fund reported a distributable amount of $20K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Empty Stocking Fund's EIN?
Empty Stocking Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1714714. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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