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William & Lillian Emple 4788

Preselected recipients only Bangor, Maine · EIN 016138174

William & Lillian Emple 4788 is a private foundation in Bangor, Maine. In tax year 2025 it gave $99,363 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $19,872 and the largest $49,682. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $94,840 the year before.

25% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$87,7074$1.9 million
2024$94,8404$2.0 million
2025$99,3634$2.1 million

How to apply

William & Lillian Emple 4788 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What William & Lillian Emple 4788 funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Maine.

StateGrantsAmount
Maine4$99,363

Grants paid in 2025

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
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

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does William & Lillian Emple 4788 accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does William & Lillian Emple 4788 give?

$99,363 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $19,872.

Who runs William & Lillian Emple 4788?

Its 2025 filing lists Bangor Savings Bank (Trustee).

What does William & Lillian Emple 4788 fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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