Hughie & Selma Black Foundation
The Hughie & Selma Black Foundation is a private foundation based in Greeley, Pennsylvania. In its 2025 filing, it reported 15 grants totaling $37,250 to charitable organizations, including organizations supporting youth, camps, Jewish communities, people experiencing homelessness, and environmental education.
Hughie & Selma Black Foundation at a glance
In short: Hughie & Selma Black Foundation gave $37K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $37,250
- +430.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +87.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,483
- +182.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,800
- Total assets
- $65,139
- -13.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (32% 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 Hughie & Selma Black Foundation
- 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: 185 Pine Forest Road, Greeley, PA 18425
Phone: (215) 887-9700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hughie & Selma Black Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country ($10K). Together the top 10 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 36 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest reported shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New York (32%), Pennsylvania (28%), Texas (27%), New Jersey (8%), and Connecticut (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How Hughie & Selma Black Foundation gives
- 20% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 80% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 833% of 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2024) to $37K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $37K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country Kerrville, TX | To foster a thriving Texas hill country, inspire greater giving, celebrate legacy and heritage, and steward charitable resources for today and tomorrow. | $10,000 |
| UJA Federation of New York New York, NY | UJA-federation of New York (UJA) cares for jews everywhere and new yorkers of all backgrounds, responds to crises close to home and far away, and shapes the jewish future. | $5,000 |
| Summer Camp Opportunities Promote Education Inc Aka Scope New York, NY | Scope is a nonprofit funder of overnight summer camp and college scholarships, creating pathways to potential through camp, classroom, college, and career for children and teens from under-resourced communities. | $5,000 |
| Setebaid Services Inc Aka Camp Setebaid Mifflinburg, PA | To enhance quality of life for people living with diabetes and their families through educational programs and camps. | $3,600 |
| Philadelphia Youth Basketball Philadelphia, PA | Pyb provides a safe, nurturing environment for young people to build the skill-sets and mindsets they need to succeed on the court and in their education, careers, and lives. | $3,000 |
| Camp Gan Israel Collegeville, PA | To Support Camping Experience for Needy Children | $2,000 |
| Morry's Camp Inc Aka Project Morry Port Chester, NY | To support camping experience for children of all needs and backgrounds that promotes athletic, cultural, and educational opportunities. | $2,000 |
| Jewish Community Foundation Inc Cherry Hill, NJ | To assist individuals and families in achieving their philanthropic goals through funds to support the local community, agencies and programs. | $1,800 |
| Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey Aka Katz JCC Cherry Hill, NJ | The katz jewish community center (JCC) is committed to promoting and enriching jewish culture, heritage, values and lives by providing outstanding educational, social and fitness & wellness programs and experiences for our community. | $1,250 |
| Project Home Philadelphia, PA | To empower adults, children, and families to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty. | $1,000 |
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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 | $65,139 | $34,667 | $44,403 | $37,250 | 15 | $37,250 | $2,273 | $4,473 |
| 2024 | $75,356 | $3,923 | $7,054 | $7,025 | 8 | $7,025 | $2,073 | $4,125 |
| 2023 | $78,487 | $7,609 | $10,860 | $10,860 | 6 | $10,860 | $1,960 | $5,991 |
| 2022 | $81,738 | $1,851 | $20,825 | $20,700 | 4 | $20,700 | $1,133 | $6,158 |
| 2021 | $100,712 | $104,655 | $10,725 | $10,500 | 3 | — | $365 | $3,119 |
| 2020 | $6,782 | $2 | — | — | — | — | $2 | $333 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hughie & Selma Black Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with a range of stated missions. For example, Philadelphia Youth Basketball describes itself as a community-built youth empowerment organization using basketball to address issues facing underserved communities. Project HOME says its mission is to help adults, children, and families break the cycle of homelessness and poverty. Experience Camps says it provides free overnight summer camps and year-round programs for grieving children. Other 2025 grantees include organizations supporting summer camping, people living with diabetes, Jewish communities, and environmental education.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 15 grants totaling $37,250. Grants ranged from $100 to $10,000, with a median grant of $1,800.
Among the largest reported awards were $10,000 to the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, $5,000 to UJA Federation of New York, $5,000 to Summer Camp Opportunities Promote Education Inc. (SCOPE), $3,600 to Setebaid Services Inc. (Camp Setebaid), and $3,000 to Philadelphia Youth Basketball. Other reported grants included $2,000 to Camp Gan Israel, $2,000 to Morry’s Camp (Project Morry), $1,800 to Jewish Community Foundation, $1,250 to Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey (Katz JCC), and $1,000 each to Project HOME and Pocono Environmental Education Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Mitchell Black is listed as president on the 2025 filing.
Hughie & Selma Black Foundation is led by Mitchell Black, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mitchell Black
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Hughie & Selma Black Foundation
How much does Hughie & Selma Black Foundation give each year?
Hughie & Selma Black Foundation gave $37K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $7K across 8 grants.
What is Hughie & Selma Black Foundation's typical grant size?
Hughie & Selma Black Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,800, and its average grant was $2,483, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Hughie & Selma Black Foundation give grants?
Hughie & Selma Black Foundation's top state is New York, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (28%) and Texas (27%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants), Philadelphia, PA (2 grants) and Cherry Hill, NJ (2 grants).
Does Hughie & Selma Black Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Hughie & Selma Black Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Hughie & Selma Black Foundation's largest grantees?
Hughie & Selma Black Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country ($10,000), UJA Federation of New York ($5,000) and Summer Camp Opportunities Promote Education Inc Aka Scope ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Hughie & Selma Black Foundation?
Hughie & Selma Black Foundation reported $65K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $37K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Hughie & Selma Black Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with a range of stated missions. For example, Philadelphia Youth Basketball describes itself as a community-built youth empowerment organization using basketball to address issues facing underserved communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hughie & Selma Black Foundation?
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 Hughie & Selma Black Foundation's EIN?
Hughie & Selma Black Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2796053. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Hughie & Selma Black Foundation 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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