Black Heart Foundation (US)
The objects of black heart foundation us are for the public benefit, the advancement of education, the relief of sickness and the preservation of health, and other such charitable purposes which are exclusively charitable as the trustees may determine.
Black Heart Foundation (US) at a glance
In short: Black Heart Foundation (US) gave $64K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $64K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $64,041
- -21.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $64,041
- +57.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $64,041
- Total assets
- $495,510
- +50.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Black Heart Foundation (US) funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lymphatic Education & Research Network (Lern) ($64K).
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 12 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Black Heart Foundation (US) gives
- Giving fell 86% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2020) to $1.8M (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $64K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lymphatic Education & Research Network (Lern) New York City, NY | The organization's mission is to fight lymphatic diseases and lymphedema through education, research and advocacy. The organization seeks to accelerate the prevention, treatment, and cure of lymphatic diseases while bringing patients and medical professionals together to address the unmet needs surrounding lymphatic disorders. | $64,041 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $495,510 | $1,711,282 | $1,199,563 | $64,041 | 1 |
| 2024 | $329,557 | $1,570,468 | $1,288,033 | $81,288 | 2 |
| 2023 | $687,324 | $2,220,684 | $3,398,412 | $1,765,107 | 3 |
| 2022 | $374,009 | $2,243,879 | $2,661,525 | $442,837 | 3 |
| 2021 | $1,145,863 | $3,817,361 | $3,378,051 | $498,936 | 3 |
| 2020 | $194,035 | $1,785,649 | $1,804,008 | $35,000 | 2 |
| 2019 | $279,857 | $1,025,866 | $857,253 | $283,793 | 3 |
About Black Heart Foundation (US)
Based on IRS filings
Black Heart Foundation (US) is a public charity focused on Education. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $496K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $64K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Black Heart Foundation (US) is led by Richard Wayne Lewis, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard Wayne Lewis
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian C. Burke
Trustee & Director
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry Lawrence
Trustee & Director
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Scott Griffin (2019–2020) — Trustee & Director
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 Black Heart Foundation (US)
How much does Black Heart Foundation (US) give each year?
Black Heart Foundation (US) gave $64K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $81K across 2 grants.
How large is Black Heart Foundation (US)?
Black Heart Foundation (US) reported $496K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
What is Black Heart Foundation (US)?
Black Heart Foundation (US) is a public charity focused on Education. It holds $496K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Black Heart Foundation (US) operate?
Black Heart Foundation (US) has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania.
What is Black Heart Foundation (US)'s EIN?
Black Heart Foundation (US)'s EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 98-0670335. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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