Black Benjamin a Char

Foundation · Grantmaker Saint Louis, MO EIN: 47-6179439

Black Benjamin a Char is a private foundation, based in Saint Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $415K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $20K. Net investment income was $10K.

Key facts about Black Benjamin a Char

EIN: 47-6179439
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025): $20,000
Grants made (2025): 3
Average grant: $6,667
Median grant: $5,000
Total assets: $414,823
Primary geography: Nebraska (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated April 2026.

Who Black Benjamin a Char funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Black Benjamin a Char's 3 itemized 2025 grants were Nebraska (100%). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

How Black Benjamin a Char gives

Giving fell 26% from 2022 to 2025. Method
In 2025 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$415K

-3.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$20K

+33.3% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$7K

+33.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Black Benjamin a Char reported a distributable amount of $24K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Black Benjamin a Char

Based on IRS filings

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Nebraska $20K (100%)

Share of all 3 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

Arizona Nebraska Virginia

Cities

Grand IslandHastingsOneillAlexandriaCortaroNorfolkOmaha Nebra

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$414,823	$428,037	$435,015
Revenue	$15,751	$14,387	$10,824
Expenses	$29,083	$23,185	$40,906
Qualifying Distributions	$23,105	$17,869	$35,748
Net Investment Income	$9,872	$9,367	$11,737
Distributable Amount	$24,456	$24,588	$22,829

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

February 28, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

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 2025

Grant Size Distribution

19 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from Black Benjamin a Char

Foundation

Benjamin A. Black Charitable Trust for Children Grant

Black Benjamin a Char

Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Building Blocks for Community Enrichment ($10,000), Grace Foundation Inc ($5,000), Central Community College Foundation Inc ($5,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
BUILDING BLOCKS FOR COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT Oneill, NE	GENERAL OPERATING	$10,000
GRACE FOUNDATION INC Grand Island, NE	GENERAL OPERATING	$5,000
CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC Hastings, NE	GENERAL OPERATING	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Wells Fargo Bank N a	Trustee	1	$7,057

Frequently Asked Questions

How large is Black Benjamin a Char?

As of 2025, Black Benjamin a Char holds $415K in total assets with $16K in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $20K in 2025.

Where does Black Benjamin a Char operate?

Black Benjamin a Char has awarded grants in Arizona, Nebraska, Virginia.

What size grants does Black Benjamin a Char award?

In 2025, Black Benjamin a Char awarded 3 grants totaling $20K — an average of about $7K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Black Benjamin a Char required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Black Benjamin a Char reported a distributable amount of $24K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.