Black & Phillips Foundation Inc
Black & Phillips Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Its 2026 filing reports 54 grants totaling $204,395, with most grant dollars going to South Carolina recipients.
Black & Phillips Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Black & Phillips Foundation Inc gave $204K across 54 grants in 2026 (avg $4K), mostly in South Carolina. 21% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $204,395
- -20.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 54
- -12.9% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $3,785
- -8.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $1,158,290
- +9.1% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (11 of 53, 2026)
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (96% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Black & Phillips Foundation Inc
- 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: 780 East Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302
Phone: (864) 582-8564
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Black & Phillips Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Spartanburg Philharmonic ($13K). Together the top 10 received $102K.
Grant Size Distribution
311 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 310 grants of 311 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2026, 96% of grant dollars went to South Carolina recipients. Reported shares for other recipient states were Virginia 2%, Texas 1%, Delaware 0%, and Arizona 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 54 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Black & Phillips Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 11 of 53 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 75% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−9%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 80% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). 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 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $165K (2020) to $256K (2025). In 2026 it made 54 grants totaling $204K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Spartanburg Philharmonic Spartanburg, SC | Unrestricted | $12,636 |
| St Luke's Free Medical Clinic Spartanburg, SC | Unrestricted | $12,150 |
| Cancer Association of SPTBG & Cherokee Cty Spartanburg, SC | Unrestricted | $11,800 |
| Charles Lea Foundation Spartanburg, SC | Unrestricted | $11,000 |
| Space Spartanburg, SC | Unrestricted | $9,500 |
| Spartanburg Methodist College Spartanburg, SC | Unrestricted | $9,500 |
| Spartanburg County Foundation Spartanburg, SC | Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| Children's Advocacy Center Spartanburg, SC | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church Spartanburg, SC | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Healthy Smiles Spartanburg, SC | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,158,290 | $339,876 | $247,038 | $204,395 | 54 | $206,260 | $303,429 | $258,726 |
| 2025 | $1,062,095 | $86,241 | $281,927 | $255,894 | 62 | $257,394 | $62,619 | $245,749 |
| 2024 | $1,264,802 | $478,026 | $242,268 | $201,587 | 63 | $203,087 | $445,031 | $214,504 |
| 2023 | $1,022,625 | $180,150 | $253,796 | $224,816 | 65 | $226,316 | $152,670 | $205,585 |
| 2022 | $1,096,085 | $130,240 | $228,152 | $204,300 | 67 | $205,660 | $107,748 | $229,866 |
| 2021 | $1,193,581 | $105,238 | $203,440 | $172,159 | 66 | — | $75,154 | $207,238 |
| 2020 | $1,291,784 | $80,055 | $189,158 | $164,690 | 61 | — | $56,909 | $167,567 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Black & Phillips Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $259K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2026 grants went to organizations whose work, as described by the grantees, includes arts and cultural programming, education, health care, community philanthropy, housing for veterans, and conservation. For example, the Spartanburg Philharmonic says its mission is to enrich, inspire, and educate the community through live music, while Warriors Once Again says it provides housing to homeless veterans and helps them transition back into the community.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation made 54 grants totaling $204,395. Grants ranged from $300 to $12,636, with a median of $2,500. Among the largest awards were $12,636 to Spartanburg Philharmonic, $12,150 to St Luke’s Free Medical Clinic, $11,800 to Cancer Association of Sptbg & Cherokee Cty, and $11,000 to Charles Lea Foundation. Each was listed as unrestricted.
Other reported 2026 grants include $9,500 to Spartanburg Methodist College, $9,000 to Spartanburg County Foundation, $8,000 each to Children’s Advocacy Center, First Presbyterian Church, Healthy Smiles, and Wofford College, and $6,000 to Salvation Army. The Spartanburg County Foundation describes its work as improving the lives of county residents through philanthropy, community engagement, and responses to community needs. Spartanburg Methodist College describes its mission as providing a liberal arts education, career skills, and holistic support to help students thrive and contribute to their communities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Marianna Habisreutinger and Paula B Baker as trustees.
Black & Phillips Foundation Inc's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Marianna Habisreutinger
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Paula B. Baker
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Black & Phillips Foundation Inc
How much does Black & Phillips Foundation Inc give each year?
Black & Phillips Foundation Inc gave $204K across 54 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $256K across 62 grants.
What is Black & Phillips Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Black & Phillips Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,785, across 54 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Black & Phillips Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Black & Phillips Foundation Inc give grants?
Black & Phillips Foundation Inc gives mostly in South Carolina: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Spartanburg, SC (46 grants).
Does Black & Phillips Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 94% of Black & Phillips Foundation Inc's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (51 of 54) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Black & Phillips Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Black & Phillips Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Spartanburg Philharmonic ($12,636), St Luke's Free Medical Clinic ($12,150) and Cancer Association of SPTBG & Cherokee Cty ($11,800), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Black & Phillips Foundation Inc?
Black & Phillips Foundation Inc reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $206K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $259K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Black & Phillips Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2026 grants went to organizations whose work, as described by the grantees, includes arts and cultural programming, education, health care, community philanthropy, housing for veterans, and conservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Black & Phillips Foundation Inc?
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 Black & Phillips Foundation Inc's EIN?
Black & Phillips Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-0928657. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does Black & Phillips Foundation Inc 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 October 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 2026 (received by the IRS August 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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