AI Summary
The Empty Stocking Fund, formerly known as the BGL Foundation, is a 501(c)(3) organization that engages in grantmaking through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. With a total of $163K in grants paid in 2025 and a focus on a single grantee, the fund does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
FAITH MEMORIAL CHURCH INC
Cleveland, TN
$1.8K
< 1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to EMPTY STOCKING FUND FORMERLY BGL FOUNDATION?
No. EMPTY STOCKING FUND FORMERLY BGL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does EMPTY STOCKING FUND FORMERLY BGL FOUNDATION give?
EMPTY STOCKING FUND FORMERLY BGL FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Tennessee. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are EMPTY STOCKING FUND FORMERLY BGL FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from EMPTY STOCKING FUND FORMERLY BGL FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $1,794. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does EMPTY STOCKING FUND FORMERLY BGL FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, EMPTY STOCKING FUND FORMERLY BGL FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $163 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did EMPTY STOCKING FUND FORMERLY BGL FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, EMPTY STOCKING FUND FORMERLY BGL FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include FAITH MEMORIAL CHURCH INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to EMPTY STOCKING FUND FORMERLY BGL FOUNDATION?
EMPTY STOCKING FUND FORMERLY BGL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.