Michael Gordon Black Foundation
The Michael Gordon Black Foundation is a private foundation based in Windsor, Colorado, that reported $681,049 in grants to 16 organizations in 2024. Its 2024 IRS filing is marked as a final return, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Michael Gordon Black Foundation at a glance
In short: Michael Gordon Black Foundation gave $681K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $43K), mostly in Colorado. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $681,049
- +310.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- -23.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $42,566
- +438.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (57% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Michael Gordon Black Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 805 Compassion Drive 420, Windsor, CO 80550
Phone: (970) 372-9872
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Michael Gordon Black Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Avant Ministries ($100K). Together the top 10 received $596K.
Grant Size Distribution
85 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 79 grants of 85 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to organizations in Colorado (57%), Missouri (15%), Idaho (15%), Washington (7%), and Texas (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Michael Gordon Black Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 16 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. How we count
- 94% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 395% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $112K (2022) to $681K (2024). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $681K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Avant Ministries Kansas City, MO | Donation | $100,000 |
| Biblica Foundation Colorado Springs, CO | Donation | $100,000 |
| International Students Inc Colorado Springs, CO | Donation | $100,000 |
| MAF Foundation Nampa, ID | Donation | $100,000 |
| Compassion International Colorado Springs, CO | Donation | $50,000 |
| Partners International Spokane, WA | Donation | $50,000 |
| Dallas Theological Seminary Dallas, TX | Donation | $25,000 |
| Pregnancy Resource Center Greeley, CO | Donation | $25,000 |
| Weld Food Bank Greeley, CO | Donation | $25,000 |
| National Sports Center for the Disabled Winter Park, CO | Donation | $20,524 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $30,325 | $682,649 | $681,049 | 16 | $681,049 | $30,325 | $16,994 |
| 2023 | $652,756 | $9,318 | $176,232 | $166,000 | 21 | $166,000 | $20,831 | $37,128 |
| 2022 | $818,622 | $-10,730 | $112,830 | $112,000 | 12 | $112,000 | $19,602 | $41,652 |
| 2021 | $944,827 | $113,595 | $138,312 | $137,500 | 19 | $137,500 | $112,595 | $48,100 |
| 2020 | $969,473 | $36,231 | $145,066 | $143,000 | 17 | — | $36,231 | $49,775 |
| 2019 | $1,079,669 | $173,415 | $296,543 | $296,543 | 12 | — | $87,415 | $54,559 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Michael Gordon Black Foundation reported a distributable amount of $17K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including Christian ministry and theological education, food assistance, disability services, pregnancy support, and international justice. For example, Weld Food Bank describes its mission as leading and engaging its community in the fight against hunger; Dallas Theological Seminary says its mission is to equip godly servant-leaders; and International Justice Mission describes its work as protecting people in poverty from violence.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $681,049. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $100,000, with a median grant of $25,000. Among the largest reported grants were $100,000 each to Avant Ministries, Biblica Foundation, International Students Inc, and MAF Foundation; $50,000 each to Compassion International and Partners International; and $25,000 each to Dallas Theological Seminary, Pregnancy Resource Center, and Weld Food Bank. Other reported grants included $20,524 to National Sports Center for the Disabled, $20,000 each to Bridging the Gap-Mile High United Way and Network Beyond ITI, $15,525 to Ronald McDonald House, and $10,000 to International Justice Mission.
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its filing is marked final, so the application information below should not be treated as current.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kathryn Kenisberg as president, Marjorie J Black as secretary/treasurer, and Cristina Kenisberg as vice president.
Michael Gordon Black Foundation is led by Kathryn Kenisberg, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kathryn Kenisberg
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cristina Kenisberg
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marjorie J. Black
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Michael Gordon Black Foundation
How much does Michael Gordon Black Foundation give each year?
Michael Gordon Black Foundation gave $681K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $166K across 21 grants.
What is Michael Gordon Black Foundation's typical grant size?
Michael Gordon Black Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $42,566, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Michael Gordon Black Foundation give grants?
Michael Gordon Black Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Missouri (15%) and Idaho (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Colorado Springs, CO (3 grants), Greeley, CO (3 grants) and Denver, CO (2 grants).
Does Michael Gordon Black Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Michael Gordon Black Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (15 grants).
Who are Michael Gordon Black Foundation's largest grantees?
Michael Gordon Black Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Avant Ministries ($100,000), Biblica Foundation ($100,000) and International Students Inc ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Michael Gordon Black Foundation fund?
The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including Christian ministry and theological education, food assistance, disability services, pregnancy support, and international justice. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Michael Gordon Black Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Michael Gordon Black Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Michael Gordon Black Foundation reported a distributable amount of $17K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Michael Gordon Black Foundation's EIN?
Michael Gordon Black Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-0937094. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Michael Gordon Black Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 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 2019 (received by the IRS July 14, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Michael Gordon Black Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/michael-gordon-black-foundation-morg_c6e818262de342668244027aff50159d
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