William & Lillian Emple 4788
William & Lillian Emple 4788 is a private foundation, based in Bangor, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $99K. Net investment income was $82K.
William & Lillian Emple 4788 at a glance
In short: William & Lillian Emple 4788 gave $99K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in Maine. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $99,363
- +4.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $24,841
- +4.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $19,873
- Total assets
- $1,282,939
- -2.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maine (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who William & Lillian Emple 4788 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Heart of Maine United Way ($50K). Together the top 4 received $99K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 20 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How William & Lillian Emple 4788 gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 110% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $88K (2023) to $108K (2022). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $99K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heart of Maine United Way Bangor, ME | General Funds | $49,682 |
| Northern Light Health Foundation Bangor, ME | Charity | $24,841 |
| Jewish Community Council Bangor, ME | Charity | $14,904 |
| Jewish Community Alliance of so ME Portland, ME | Charity | $9,936 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,282,939 | $101,310 | $127,405 | $99,363 | 4 | $107,211 | $82,448 | $97,904 |
| 2024 | $1,308,954 | $115,462 | $115,261 | $94,840 | 4 | $99,702 | $101,698 | $94,678 |
| 2023 | $1,310,715 | $94,326 | $105,873 | $87,707 | 4 | $93,386 | $79,903 | $119,036 |
| 2022 | $1,322,776 | $14,758 | $126,562 | $107,980 | 4 | $119,453 | $27,183 | $90,054 |
| 2021 | $1,434,939 | $128,179 | $129,050 | $99,288 | 4 | $111,849 | $114,854 | $102,183 |
| 2020 | $1,436,497 | $135,176 | $117,812 | $95,136 | 4 | — | $122,606 | $86,839 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William & Lillian Emple 4788 reported a distributable amount of $98K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
William & Lillian Emple 4788's only listed officer is Bangor Savings Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bangor Savings Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$10K (2020) → $11K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $11K, to Bangor Savings Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about William & Lillian Emple 4788
How much does William & Lillian Emple 4788 give each year?
William & Lillian Emple 4788 gave $99K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $95K across 4 grants.
What is William & Lillian Emple 4788's typical grant size?
William & Lillian Emple 4788's median grant in 2025 was $19,873, and its average grant was $24,841, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does William & Lillian Emple 4788 give grants?
William & Lillian Emple 4788 gives mostly in Maine: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Bangor, ME (3 grants).
Does William & Lillian Emple 4788 give general operating support?
Yes: 25% of William & Lillian Emple 4788's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (3 grants).
How large is William & Lillian Emple 4788?
William & Lillian Emple 4788 reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $107K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $98K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is William & Lillian Emple 4788's EIN?
William & Lillian Emple 4788's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-6138174. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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