The Empire Gives Back
Invitation OnlyRaleigh, North Carolina · EIN 84-2115194 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$181K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$41K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $750 and $15,250.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
5% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc State Foundation | Raleigh, NC | Donation | $75,000 |
| Raleigh Police Department | Raleigh, NC | Raleigh police department foundation | $25,000 |
| Safechild | Raleigh, NC | Annual appeal contribution | $20,260 |
| Occoneechee Council Bsa | Raleigh, NC | Annual appeal contribution | $15,300 |
| American University | Washington, DC | Donation | $15,250 |
| The Broughton High School Caps Club | Raleigh, NC | Corporate sponsorships | $8,575 |
| Catholic Diocese of Raleigh | Raleigh, NC | Annual appeal contribution | $4,800 |
| Nc State Student Aid Association | Raleigh, NC | Student aid donation | $4,483 |
| Freedom Ride Rescue | Raleigh, NC | Fundraiser | $3,302 |
| The Dereck Whittenburg Foundation | Raleigh, NC | Donation | $2,500 |
| Ligon Magnet Middle School | Raleigh, NC | Donation | $1,482 |
| Junior League of Raleigh | Raleigh, NC | Donation | $1,327 |
| Broughton Magnet High School | Raleigh, NC | Donation | $1,086 |
| Enloe Eagle Athletic Booster Club | Raleigh, NC | Sponsorship - green eagle partner | $1,000 |
| Nc Museum of History | Raleigh, NC | Donation and longleaf film festival | $750 |
| Artsplosure | Raleigh, NC | Donation | $750 |
| Triangle Lebanese-American Center | Raleigh, NC | Lebanese festival donation | $500 |
| Duke University | Durham, NC | Donation | $268 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Wake County | Raleigh, NC | 2024 ncsu shack a thon | $100 |
| Carolina Uvc | Charlotte, NC | Donation | -$500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $181,233 | 20 |
| 2023 | $102,026 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 3, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543079349100109
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-2115194
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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