Anna M Black Charitable Foundation
The Anna M Black Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Spartanburg, South Carolina. In its 2025 filing, it reported 44 grants totaling $57,313, with most grant dollars going to organizations in South Carolina.
Anna M Black Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Anna M Black Charitable Foundation gave $57K across 44 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $57,313
- +85.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 44
- +144.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,303
- -24.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $875
- Total assets
- $658,922
- -1.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (94% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Anna M Black Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 36 Lake Forest Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29302
Phone: (864) 582-8548
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Anna M Black Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was First Presbyterian Church ($18K). Together the top 10 received $37K.
Grant Size Distribution
120 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 120 grants of 120 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in South Carolina. The remaining shares went to Virginia (3%), North Carolina (2%), Colorado (1%), and the District of Columbia (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 44 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Anna M Black Charitable Foundation gives
- 30% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 90% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 155% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2022) to $57K (2025). In 2025 it made 44 grants totaling $57K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Presbyterian Church Spartanburg, SC | Fund Community-Based Charitable Initiatives | $18,208 |
| Partners for Active Living Spartanburg, SC | Fund Community-Based Charitable Initiatives | $3,000 |
| Spartanburg County Foundation Spartanburg, SC | Fund Community-Based Charitable Initiatives | $2,900 |
| Childrens Advocacy Center Spartanburg, SC | Fund Community-Based Charitable Initiatives | $2,200 |
| Ballet Spartanburg Spartanburg, SC | Fund Community-Based Charitable Initiatives | $2,000 |
| Hatcher Gardens Spartanburg, SC | Fund Community-Based Charitable Initiatives | $2,000 |
| Tamassee Dar School Tamassee, SC | Fund Community-Based Charitable Initiatives | $1,950 |
| Spartanburg Academic Movement Spartanburg, SC | Fund Community-Based Charitable Initiatives | $1,907 |
| Mercy Chefs Portsmouth, VA | Fund Community-Based Charitable Initiatives | $1,500 |
| Hand in Hand Spartanburg, SC | Fund Community-Based Charitable Initiatives | $1,250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $658,922 | $56,072 | $65,283 | $57,313 | 44 | $57,313 | $30,719 | $36,927 |
| 2024 | $668,133 | $46,228 | $41,548 | $30,972 | 18 | $30,972 | $38,302 | $34,901 |
| 2023 | $663,453 | $-11,250 | $41,510 | $31,200 | 16 | $31,200 | $10,397 | $33,070 |
| 2022 | $716,213 | $30,513 | $40,658 | $30,190 | 19 | $30,190 | $20,045 | $33,437 |
| 2021 | $726,358 | $24,887 | $45,433 | $34,500 | 23 | $34,500 | $14,084 | $37,014 |
| 2020 | $746,904 | $-51,689 | $49,788 | $42,250 | 15 | — | $7,320 | $37,450 |
| 2019 | $848,381 | $6,765 | $53,661 | $47,500 | 10 | — | $15,265 | $42,975 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Anna M Black Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $37K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose missions include community philanthropy, education, ballet, food assistance, support for veterans, and healthy lifestyles. For example, Partners for Active Living says it works toward a vibrant, healthy, connected Spartanburg County through physical activity and healthy eating; Spartanburg Academic Movement describes its work as advancing children’s and youths’ academic and life success; and Total Ministries says it assists people in Spartanburg County with needs including food, housing, and transportation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 44 grants totaling $57,313. Grants ranged from $100 to $18,208, with a median grant of $875. The largest grant was $18,208 to First Presbyterian Church in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Other notable grants included $3,000 to Partners for Active Living; $2,900 to Spartanburg County Foundation; $2,200 to Children’s Advocacy Center; and $2,000 each to Ballet Spartanburg and Hatcher Gardens.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists PAULA BBAKER as president/director, and STANLEY W BAKER, JOHN PAUL BAEHR, and WILLIAM LAMAR BAEHR as directors.
Anna M Black Charitable Foundation is led by Paula Bbaker, President & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Paula Bbaker
President & Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
John Paul Baehr
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Stanley W. Baker
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
William Lamar Baehr
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Anna M Black Charitable Foundation
How much does Anna M Black Charitable Foundation give each year?
Anna M Black Charitable Foundation gave $57K across 44 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $31K across 18 grants.
What is Anna M Black Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Anna M Black Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $875, and its average grant was $1,303, across 44 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Anna M Black Charitable Foundation give grants?
Anna M Black Charitable Foundation gives mostly in South Carolina: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Spartanburg, SC (31 grants) and Greenville, SC (3 grants).
Does Anna M Black Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 44 grants with a stated purpose on Anna M Black Charitable Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Fund Community-Based Charitable Initiatives" (44 grants).
Who are Anna M Black Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Anna M Black Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include First Presbyterian Church ($18,208), Partners for Active Living ($3,000) and Spartanburg County Foundation ($2,900), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Anna M Black Charitable Foundation?
Anna M Black Charitable Foundation reported $659K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $57K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $37K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Anna M Black Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose missions include community philanthropy, education, ballet, food assistance, support for veterans, and healthy lifestyles. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Anna M Black Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Anna M Black Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Anna M Black Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-1013959. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Anna M Black Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 12, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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