Empty Stocking Fund Formerly BGL Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Empty Stocking Fund Formerly BGL Foundation is a private foundation in Cleveland, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $163,038 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $163,038 and the largest $163,038. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$163,038
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$163,038
- Largest grant$163,038
- Assets$441,048
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $180,627 the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $153,183 | 1 | $331,115 |
| 2023 | $180,627 | 1 | $373,567 |
| 2024 | $163,038 | 1 | $441,048 |
How to apply
Empty Stocking Fund Formerly BGL 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
All of its grants went to recipients in Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 1 | $163,038 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Creating Christmas Memories Program | Program expenses | $163,038 |
Officers and trustees
- Brenda Lawson
- Stanley C Lawson
- Sandra Rowland
- Steve Hartline
Questions people ask
Does Empty Stocking Fund Formerly BGL Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Empty Stocking Fund Formerly BGL Foundation give?
$163,038 in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $163,038.
Who runs Empty Stocking Fund Formerly BGL Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Brenda Lawson (President/Treasurer), Stanley C Lawson (Vice Pres, Secretary), Sandra Rowland (Board Member) and Steve Hartline (Board Member).