Empire Loan Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Empire Loan Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $21,400 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $6,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$21,400
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$1,256
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was down from $35,575 the year before.
38% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $49,000 | 5 | $4,991 |
| 2024 | $35,575 | 12 | $894 |
| 2025 | $21,400 | 8 | $1,256 |
How to apply
Empire Loan Charitable Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 5 | $16,750 |
| Rhode Island | 2 | $4,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $650 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pan-Massachusetts Challenge Inc | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Embrace Boston Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| No Books No Ball | Charitable Event | $2,500 |
| Rhode Island Community Food Bank Association | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| The Bim Inc | Charitable Event | $2,000 |
| The University of Rhode Island Foundation & Alumni | Charitable Event | $2,000 |
| South End Athletics & Activities Association Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,250 |
| Lighthouse Preservation Society | General & Unrestricted | $650 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael D Goldstein
- John Keithline
- Allison Picott
Questions people ask
Does Empire Loan Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Empire Loan Charitable Foundation give?
$21,400 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Empire Loan Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael D Goldstein (Pres, Dir, Sec), John Keithline (Dir, VP) and Allison Picott (Dir, VP).