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David & Faten Black Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in EASTCHESTER, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2013. The principal officer is % Donald F Wilkens. It holds total assets of $663K. Annual income is reported at $288K. WNET: $ 75,000 Funding for WNET's children's programming, as well as research & development to further expand future programming to highlight autistic characters and provide support to and for the educational development of the autistic community. According to available records, David & Faten Black Foundation Inc. has made 62 grants totaling $985K, with a median grant of $9K. Annual giving has grown from $206K in 2020 to $599K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $75K, with an average award of $16K. The foundation has supported 45 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Florida, New York, Virginia, which account for 77% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Building on the autism work of Reading Rockets,WETA produced a new section about how schools can incorporate social & emotional learning into the daily routines of language arts instruction for elementary students. While devised to help educators work more effectively with autistic students, it includes whole school best practices.
Expenses: $50K
To support an inclusive corporate environment promoting disability awareness, WEDU highlighted local nfp organizations that embrace the abilities of all individuals through arts and culture, hosted a COVID related virtual townhall entitled Coping with Crisis and supported meaningful internships for autistic young adults.
Expenses: $29K
USF Foundation received funding for distribution to The Center for Autism & Related Disabilities (CARD) and The Learning Academy (TLA). Funding supported CARD staff needs in the delivery of services on a remote platform, the creation of Diversity Equity & Inclusion initiatives as well as for TLAs Tech2Work and transition programming.
Expenses: $20K
In response to Covid-19 limitations, under Move to Include programming and utilizing a digital platform, WGCU created a podcast training workshop to help give voice, foster social engagement, reduce social isolation and offer a new skillset to a group of autistic young adults located in WGCUs catchment area.
Expenses: $20K
WNET: $ 75,000 Funding for WNET's children's programming, as well as research & development to further expand future programming to highlight autistic characters and provide support to and for the educational development of the autistic community. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 62 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in FL, NY, VA.
David & Faten Black Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $985K across 62 grants. The median grant size is $9K, with an average of $16K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $75K.
David & Faten Black Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
David & Faten Black Foundation Inc. is headquartered in EASTCHESTER, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Glenn Hirshfeld | President | $34K | $0 | $34K |
| Donald F Wilkens | CFO | $21K | $0 | $21K |
| Mitchell C Ray | Secretary | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Silvia Diehl | Director | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Saidah Domenech | Chairperson /Treasurer | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Giving
$379K
Total Assets
$919K
Fair Market Value
$917K
Net Worth
$888K
Grants Paid
$300K
Contributions
$0
Net Investment Income
$0
Distribution Amount
$58K
Total: $4K
Total Grants
62
Total Giving
$985K
Average Grant
$16K
Median Grant
$9K
Unique Recipients
45
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wnet- S Sheppard Dir Kids Media & EducationFunding for educational programming to support autistic children. | New York, NY | $75K | 2022 |
| Weta - Noel Gunther - Vp Learning & MediaSupport for Reading Rockets AdLit program development to assist autistic students. | Arlington, VA | $65K | 2022 |
| Kpts - V Hogstrom Pres & CeoTo initiate support an inclusive book club to help reduce social isolation of the autistic community | Wichita, KS | $40K | 2022 |
| Usf Foundation (Cardlaunch)- B Boone E DirSupport community outreach transition services for autistic clients | Tampa, FL | $32K | 2022 |
| Arkansas Pbs - Marge Betley Ceo |
NAPLES, FL
FLORENCE, SC
CELINA, OH
PALM HARBOR, FL
TAMPA, FL
| Conway, AR |
| $20K |
| 2022 |
| Wgcu - A Shulmaker Dir Of Content Public MediaCreation of inclusive programming intended to reduce social isolation for autistic young adults. | Fort Myers, FL | $20K | 2022 |
| Wjcs - Ken Mann - Psy DDevelop programs to assist autistic clients w/social supports, empowerment transition skills. | White Plains, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Fsu Card - Zenko Ms Ccc-Slp DirectorAssist community of autistic clients to improve quality of life independence | Tallahassee, FL | $9K | 2022 |
| Wedu - J Cotton Dir Mktg Comm PartnershipsTo increase public awareness of local supports for the autistic community. | Tampa, FL | $5K | 2022 |
| Family Initiative A Van Drie Ma Msw BcbaTraining for independence skills for autistic clients support for disaster | Cape Coral, FL | $5K | 2022 |
| Macdonald Training Ctr - K Levy Pres CeoSupport the programming activities of the Tech2Work program for autistic clients | Tampa, FL | $5K | 2022 |
| Infinity Tomorrow - E Sektzer PresidentProvide social integration opportunities for the autistic community. | Faur Lawn, NJ | $4K | 2022 |
| Spednet Wilton - Eve KesserFunding for educational presentations to benefit autistic students their families | Norwalk, CT | $3K | 2022 |
| My Autism Connection - S Worth E DirTo address immediate and long term needs of autistic clients impacted by Hurricane Ian | Tampa, FL | $3K | 2022 |
| Museum Of World TreasuresTo increase availability of sensory supports touch exhibits to benefit autistic attendees | Wichita, KS | $3K | 2022 |
| Smart Moves - D Witzel Dev DirFunding to support programming for autistic students during academic breaks | New Port Richie, FL | $2K | 2022 |
| Weta - Noel Gunther Vp Learning & MediaProduce on-line SEL content for educators and families to support autistic children. | Arlington, VA | $30K | 2021 |
| South Florida Pbs - D Sukhdeo PresidentSupport autism awareness campaign highlighting the lifelong positive impact of music sports | Boynton Beach, FL | $25K | 2021 |
| Wedu Pbs - Joyce Cotton Dir MarketingCreate public awareness re benefits of hiring autistic people supports for local businesses | Tampa, FL | $25K | 2021 |
| Usf Foundation (Tla) Beth Boone DirectorSupport TLAs development of a college prep course to increase likelihood of student successes | Tampa, FL | $19K | 2021 |
| Wjcu - Pat Grossman LcswDevelop programs to assist autistic clients with social supports, empowerment and transition skills. | White Plains, NY | $10K | 2021 |
| Wgcu Public Media - A Shumaker Assoc DirReduce social isolation/teach soft skills via the creation of a book-club podcasting tutorials | Fort Myer, FL | $10K | 2021 |
| Donorschooseorg - G Hill CfoSupport 38 classrooms throughout the US serving autistic students from low-income households | New York, NY | $9K | 2021 |
| Usf Foundation (Card) Beth Boone DirectorPurchase teacher resources, a server, MiFi devices for field work/remote back-up for virtual work | Tampa, FL | $9K | 2021 |
| Fsu Card C Zenko DirectorAssist autistic clients find opportunities to improve quality of life, independence mental health | Tallahassee, FL | $5K | 2021 |
| Umnsu Card A Alessandri DirectorGuide local businesses supporting autism awareness in Broward, Miami-Dade Monroe counties | Coral Gables, FL | $4K | 2021 |
| Infinity Tomorrow - E Seltzer PresidentFacilitate breaking down social isolation, open social opportunities improve health/well-being. | Fair Lawn, NJ | $4K | 2021 |
| Jacob'S Touch Foundation - K Cimino Fine PresFunding for Camp Move to support brain development / cognition thru movement | Tampa, FL | $2K | 2021 |
| Arts4all Florida Inc - K Aguayo Unv S FloridaTrain staff working w/autistic students to better understand communication differences/needs | Tampa, FL | $2K | 2021 |
| Weta (Anna Berkeofficer)To expand the Reading Rockets platform integrate resources to increase social/emotional learning | Arlington, VA | $50K | 2020 |
| Wedu (Joyce Cotton Director Of Marketing)To support and highlight inclusionthrough production, employment and arts/culture in Central Florida | Tampa, FL | $29K | 2020 |
| U S F Foundation ( H Behrend Ass Dir)Support CARDs shift to a virtual platform DEI initiatives and TLA Tech2Work transition programs | Tampa, FL | $20K | 2020 |
| Wnet (Sandra Sheppard Director Kids Media)Recognizing varied developmental challenges, parenting programing w/relatable solutions was created. | New York, NY | $20K | 2020 |
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