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Robert Black Foundation Trust is a private trust based in HARTFORD, CT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2020. It holds total assets of $51K. Annual income is reported at $35K. Musical composition competition for new music art pieces. According to available records, Robert Black Foundation Trust has made 32 grants totaling $63K, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has grown from $17K in 2021 to $24K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $10K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 21 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, which account for 72% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Musical composition competition for new music art pieces.
Expenses: $4K
Grant for a recording of composer James Sellers' clarinet quartet, Elms.
Expenses: $4K
Composition fellowship.
Expenses: $3K
Commission for a new piece for bouble bass.
Expenses: $2K
Musical composition competition for new music art pieces. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 32 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, PA, VT.
Robert Black Foundation Trust has distributed a total of $63K across 32 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $10K.
Robert Black Foundation Trust is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (831970113) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
Robert Black Foundation Trust is headquartered in HARTFORD, CT. While based in CT, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Knoble | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Giving
$26K
Total Assets
$108K
Fair Market Value
$108K
Net Worth
$108K
Grants Paid
$24K
Contributions
$131K
Net Investment Income
$332
Distribution Amount
$1K
Total Grants
32
Total Giving
$63K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
21
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas SchuttenhelmDocument the musical careers of James Sellers and Robert Black. | Philadelphia, PA | $10K | 2023 |
| New Music On PointScholarship to attend the festival and general operating support. | Leicester, VT | $3K | 2023 |
| Bang On A CanSummer institute scholarship for bass players | Brooklyn, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Millay Arts FoundationSupport art residencies for composers. | Austerlitz, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Moab Music FestivalCommissioning club for new music | Moab, UT | $3K |
NEW YORK, NY
CHICAGO, IL
DALLAS, TX
MC LEAN, VA
CAMBRIDGE, MA
| 2023 |
| Mendelssohn Club Of PhiladelphiaCommission a new work from Carlos Cordero and Julia Flanders | Philadelphia, PA | $2K | 2023 |
| Network For New MusicCommissioning composers to write art music pieces. | Philadelphia, PA | $1K | 2023 |
| Ensemble IpseGrant for recording James Sellers clarinet quartet, Elms. | Brooklyn, NY | $510 | 2023 |
| International Society Of BassistsMusical composition competition for new music art pieces | Dallas, TX | $4K | 2022 |
| Millay ArtsComposition Fellowship. | Austerlitz, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| Sue HuangCommission for a new piece titled Post-Natural Pastoral. | Brooklyn, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Daniel SabzghabaeiCommission fee for new work bass plus travel expenses. | Ithaca, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Cuatro PuntasSupport for musicians in developing countries | Hartfoird, CT | $1K | 2022 |
| Phil NiblockCommission for a music piece for bas and clarinet. | New York, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Jordan DykstraCommission for premiere of a piece titled In Better Shape Than You | Brooklyn, NY | $500 | 2022 |
| New Music On The PointDedicated to emerging composers and performers | Leichester, VT | $4K | 2021 |
| Kyle GrimmEngraving of composer James Sellers scores for uploading to the Sellers website. | Hartford, CT | $1K | 2021 |
| Ian FalesTo commission severasl new works for double bass from composers in the early stages of their careers. | Brooklyn, NY | $1K | 2021 |
| Bass Players For Black ComposersGeneral support services to young Black composers. | Maplewood, NJ | $970 | 2021 |
| Daniel Reza SabzghabaieCommission to compose a new work for double bass. | Ithaca, NY | $750 | 2021 |
| Will YagerTo fund a CD recording of double bass that he commissioned. | Baltimore, MD | $600 | 2021 |
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