Black Family Philanthropies Inc
Black Family Philanthropies Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2025 filing reports 13 grants totaling $11,086,736 to charitable organizations.
Black Family Philanthropies Inc at a glance
In short: Black Family Philanthropies Inc gave $11.1M across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $853K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $11,086,736
- +84.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +160.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $852,826
- -29.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $250,000
- Total assets
- $17,007,844
- +41.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (87% 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 Black Family Philanthropies Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Elysium 445 Park Ave 1401, New York, NY 10022
Phone: (646) 589-0304
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Black Family Philanthropies Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Robin Hood Foundation ($3.3M). Together the top 10 received $10.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 8 grants of 21 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 9% to Maryland, 2% to Indiana, 1% to Washington, DC, and 1% to Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How Black Family Philanthropies Inc gives
- 31% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3.3M (2023) to $11.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $11.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Robin Hood Foundation New York, NY | Charitable Purposes | $3,265,000 |
| The Juilliard School New York, NY | Charitable Purposes | $2,475,736 |
| NYC Health and Hospitals Corporation New York, NY | Charitable Purposes | $2,000,000 |
| Fountain House New York, NY | Charitable Purposes | $1,000,000 |
| Per Scholars Baltimore, MD | Charitable Purposes | $1,000,000 |
| Project Renewal (H&H Pilot) New York, NY | Charitable Purposes | $370,000 |
| New York Community Trust New York, NY | Charitable Purposes | $250,000 |
| Purdue Research Foundation West Lafayette, IN | Charitable Purposes | $250,000 |
| Npower Inc Brooklyn, NY | Charitable Purposes | $183,500 |
| Global Impact (One for Justice) Washington, DC | Charitable Purposes | $100,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,007,844 | $22,202,066 | $11,628,638 | $11,086,736 | 13 | $11,628,638 | $7,026,264 | $457,545 |
| 2024 | $12,024,618 | $25,840,455 | $6,720,753 | $6,022,000 | 5 | $6,716,504 | $11,607,330 | $469,616 |
| 2023 | $1,547,839 | $10,214,460 | $3,682,906 | $3,300,000 | 3 | $3,682,906 | $5,130,745 | $56,542 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Black Family Philanthropies Inc reported a distributable amount of $458K 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 include support for organizations working in areas such as mental health, education, technology careers, and services for people affected by incarceration. For example, Fountain House describes its mission as creating community, innovation, and social change so people most impacted by serious mental illness can lead connected and healthy lives. NPower says it prepares young adults and military-connected individuals for technology careers, while The Osborne Association describes services for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $11,086,736. Grant amounts ranged from $50,000 to $3,265,000, with a median of $250,000. Among the largest grants were $3,265,000 to Robin Hood Foundation, $2,475,736 to The Juilliard School, $2,000,000 to NYC Health and Hospitals Corporation, and $1,000,000 each to Fountain House and Per Scholars.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Alexander Black, Joshua Black, Victoria Black, and Michael Ressler as directors.
Black Family Philanthropies Inc's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alexander Black
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joshua Black
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Ressler
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Victoria Black
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Benjamin Black (2023–2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Black Family Philanthropies Inc
How much does Black Family Philanthropies Inc give each year?
Black Family Philanthropies Inc gave $11.1M across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $6.0M across 5 grants.
What is Black Family Philanthropies Inc's typical grant size?
Black Family Philanthropies Inc's median grant in 2025 was $250,000, and its average grant was $852,826, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Black Family Philanthropies Inc give grants?
Black Family Philanthropies Inc gives mostly in New York: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants).
Who are Black Family Philanthropies Inc's largest grantees?
Black Family Philanthropies Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Robin Hood Foundation ($3,265,000), The Juilliard School ($2,475,736) and NYC Health and Hospitals Corporation ($2,000,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Black Family Philanthropies Inc?
Black Family Philanthropies Inc reported $17.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $11.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $458K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Black Family Philanthropies Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations working in areas such as mental health, education, technology careers, and services for people affected by incarceration. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Black Family Philanthropies Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Black Family Philanthropies Inc's EIN?
Black Family Philanthropies Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-2376636. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does Black Family Philanthropies 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Black Family Philanthropies Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 6, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/black-family-philanthropies-inc-morg_54b706ce4ed84b3ca9fe50bd8e47329d
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