//
Work at this foundation?
Claim this profile to edit this page and see interest from grant seekers.
The Black Family Foundation is a private corporation based in ERIE, PA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1994. The principal officer is Black Family Foundation. It holds total assets of $580K. Annual income is reported at $173K. Total assets have decreased from $3.1M in 2011 to $638K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New Mexico, Washington and Colorado. According to available records, The Black Family Foundation has made 22 grants totaling $529K, with a median grant of $20K. Annual giving has decreased from $84K in 2020 to $60K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $330K distributed across 10 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $4K to $50K, with an average award of $24K. The foundation has supported 13 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Pennsylvania, Arizona, Florida, which account for 41% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 11 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$15K
Median Grant
$20K
Average Grant
$18K
Largest Grant
$20K
Based on 3 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
The Black Family Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 22 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in PA, AZ, FL.
The Black Family Foundation has distributed a total of $529K across 22 grants. The median grant size is $20K, with an average of $24K. Individual grants have ranged from $4K to $50K.
The Black Family Foundation is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (251705824) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
The Black Family Foundation is headquartered in ERIE, PA. While based in PA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 11 states.
Get a weekly digest of new grants for organizations like yours
Get a free weekly digest of new grant opportunities as they're added to Granted. Unsubscribe anytime.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumi James-Black | SECRETARY, TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Christopher W Black | ASSISTANT SECRETARY AND AS | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Samuel P Black Iii | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$130K
Total Assets
$638K
Fair Market Value
$702K
Net Worth
$638K
Grants Paid
$60K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$22K
Distribution Amount
$27K
Total: $467K
Total Grants
22
Total Giving
$529K
Average Grant
$24K
Median Grant
$20K
Unique Recipients
13
Most Common Grant
$20K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Association Of Small Foundations Dba Exponent PhilanthropyWORK OF CATALYTIC LEADERSHIP IN PHILANTHROPY GOING TO THE NEXT LEVEL | Washington, DC | $30K | 2023 |
| University Of Arizona Foundation-AwcimAWCIM GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Tucson, AZ | $20K | 2023 |
| Architecture 2030BUILT ENVIRON INDUSTRY ALIGNMENT SUMMIT ON EMBODIED CARBON | Santa Fe, NM | $10K | 2023 |
| Penn StateSPONSORSHIP OF GALA ON MAY 19TH, 2022 - GLENHILL SOCIETY | Erie, PA | $50K | 2022 |
| Idea'S For UsGRANT FOR THEIR WORKFORCE TRAINING PROGRAM | Orlando, FL | $25K | 2022 |
| Howell Conservation Fund IncCHANLLENGE GRANT - META FUND FOR CATALYTIC PHILANTHROPY | Atlanta, GA | $20K | 2022 |
| Sustainability Institute IncGRANT TO SUPPORT MAGNOLIA MOONSHOT 2030'S SDG SYSTEMS MAPPING AND STORIES PROJECT | Burlington, VT | $20K | 2022 |
| Colorado State University FoundationTO SUPPORT THE THRIVING CITIES CHALLENGE | Fort Collins, CO | $20K | 2021 |
| StandTO SUPPORT CLIMATE FINANCE CAMPAIGN WORK TOWARDS PENSION DIVESTMENT FROM FOSSIL FUELS | Bellingham, WA | $20K | 2021 |
| Biomimicry For Social InnovationGRANT FOR BSI 501C3 START-UP ACTIVITIES | Santa Fe, NM | $15K | 2021 |
| Earth Council Foundation - UsTO FUND THE ACRE - ALLIANCE FOR A CLIMATE RESILIENT EARTH DURING 2020-2021 | Reston, VA | $25K | 2020 |
| Presidio Graduate SchoolGIFT TO SUPPORT CLIMATE CHANGE EDUCATION FOR ALL | San Francisco, CA | $20K | 2020 |
| Western Landowners AllianceMAGAZINE PRODUCTION - ISSUE #1 | Santa Fe, NM | $5K | 2020 |