Association of Black Foundation
ABFE'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE EFFECTIVE AND RESPONSIVE PHILANTHROPY IN BLACK COMMUNITIES. AS AN INSTITUTION, ABFE SEEKS TO IMPACT THE COMMUNITY OF PHILANTHROPIC PRACTICE AND THEREBY THE OVERALL HEALTH AND STRENGTH OF THE BLACK COMMUNITY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$18.3M
-8.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$520K
+9.5% YoY
Grant Count
3
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$173K
+9.5% YoY
About Association of Black Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Association of Black Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in NEW YORK, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $18.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $520K. Net investment income was $435K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $18,322,943 | $19,987,800 | $19,117,303 |
| Revenue | $5,811,080 | $7,640,661 | $5,805,379 |
| Expenses | $7,948,382 | $7,153,740 | $5,398,558 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $434,650 | $266,702 | $5,061 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Native Americans in Philanthropy ($340,000), Asian American-pacific Islanders in Philanthropy Inc ($90,000), Hispanics in Philanthropy ($90,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NATIVE AMERICANS IN PHILANTHROPY WASHINGTON, DC | TO HELP SUPPORT ABFE'S RACIAL EQUITY ADVANCEMENT AND DEFENSE INITIATIVE | $340,000 |
| ASIAN AMERICAN-PACIFIC ISLANDERS IN PHILANTHROPY INC OAKLAND, CA | TO HELP SUPPORT ABFE'S RACIAL EQUITY ADVANCEMENT AND DEFENSE INITIATIVE | $90,000 |
| HISPANICS IN PHILANTHROPY OAKLAND, CA | TO HELP SUPPORT ABFE'S RACIAL EQUITY ADVANCEMENT AND DEFENSE INITIATIVE | $90,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MR CORY ANDERSON | CHAIR (THRU MAY 2024) | 1 | — |
| MS SHARON NASH BUSH CHAIR AS | OF MAY 2024), VICE CHAIR (THRU MAY 2024) | 1 | — |
| MS UPENDO SHABAZZ VICE CHAIR | (AS OF MAY 2024), DIRECTOR (THRU MAY 2024) | 1 | — |
| MS MARIA WOODRUFF-WRIGHT | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| MR ISAIAH OLIVER | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| DR SYLVIA BARTLEY | SECRETARY (THRU FEB 2024) | 1 | — |
| MS STEPHANIE BELL-ROSE | DIRECTOR (THRU FEB 2024) | 1 | — |
| MR HERBERT DRAYTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHARLES SIDNEY FIELDS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MR JAMES HEAD | DIRECTOR (THRU FEB 2024) | 1 | — |
| MR DAMON HEWITT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MS WENDY LEWIS JACKSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MS SUSAN D JOHNSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MS RENEE KARIBI-WHYTE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MS CYNTHIA MULLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MS MAISHA SIMMONS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MR STEPHEN WEBSTER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MS DALILA WILSON-SCOTT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MS DIANE TATE VERMIERE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MS AISHA ALEXANDER YOUNG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MS SUSAN TAYLOR BATTEN | PRESIDENT & CEO | 35 | $294,598 |
| MS HAJRINA SHEHU | VP, FINANCE AND ADMIN | 35 | $212,668 |
| MS MICHELL SPEIGHT | CHIEF OF STAFF | 35 | $221,106 |
| MS TAHIRA CHRISTMON | VP, EXTERNAL AFFAIRS | 35 | $193,615 |
| MR EDWARD JONES | VP, PROGRAMS | 35 | $183,737 |
| MS TRINNETE COOPER | DIRECTOR, PHILANTHROPIC ADVISING SVCS | 35 | $131,693 |
| MR JUSTON COOPER | NETWORK AND PARTNERSHIPS DIRECTOR | 35 | $127,891 |
| MR EDGAR BREEDEN | DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS | 35 | $123,755 |
| MS LISA ZANETTA ADDAMS-PILGRIM | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 35 | $122,662 |
| MR T'SHAWN RIVERS | DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR | 35 | $119,036 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Association of Black Foundation?
As of 2024, Association of Black Foundation holds $18.3M in total assets with $5.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $520K in 2024.
Where does Association of Black Foundation operate?
Association of Black Foundation has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia.
What size grants does Association of Black Foundation award?
In 2024, Association of Black Foundation awarded 3 grants totaling $520K — an average of about $173K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Association of Black Foundation's EIN?
Association of Black Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7156531. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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