Springfield Black Tie Inc
Springfield Black Tie Inc is a public charity based in Springfield, Missouri. Its stated purpose is to raise funds for local and statewide charities serving the LGBT community, and its 2024 filing reports 12 grants totaling $259,162.
Springfield Black Tie Inc at a glance
In short: Springfield Black Tie Inc gave $259K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), mostly in Missouri. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $259,162
- +42.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,597
- +18.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $362,012
- +6.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (4 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Springfield Black Tie Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 10921, Springfield, MO 65808
Phone: (417) 830-8446
Website: https://springfieldblacktie.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Springfield Black Tie Inc
Who Springfield Black Tie Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was GLO Center ($69K). Together the top 10 received $244K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 29 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The grant program identifies Springfield and southwest Missouri as its primary service area and statewide charities as a secondary area. All 2024 grant dollars were reported for recipients in Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Springfield Black Tie Inc open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 12 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $24K. How we count
Medians: $18K first-time, $18K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2022) to $259K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $259K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GLO Center Springfield, MO | Program Support | $69,000 |
| PFLAG of the Ozarks Springfield, MO | Program Support | $30,750 |
| AIDS Project of the Ozarks Springfield, MO | Program Support | $28,000 |
| MSU Foundation Springfield, MO | Program Support | $26,800 |
| The Kitchen Springfield, MO | Program Support | $26,112 |
| Fosteradopt Connect Springfield, MO | Program Support | $20,000 |
| United Ministries in Higher Educati Springfield, MO | Program Support | $15,000 |
| Springfield Art Museum Springfield, MO | Program Support | $10,000 |
| National Ave Christian Church Springfield, MO | — | $10,000 |
| Men's Chorus of the Ozarks Springfield, MO | Program Support | $8,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $362,012 | $295,238 | $272,679 | $259,162 | 12 | $4,122 |
| 2023 | $338,727 | $227,713 | $195,870 | $182,362 | 10 | $5,506 |
| 2022 | $305,781 | $212,856 | $11,646 | $8,000 | Total only | $1,776 |
| 2021 | $106,447 | $181,506 | $150,619 | $132,020 | 7 | $774 |
| 2020 | $75,362 | $96,899 | $122,286 | — | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to be “Southwest Missouri’s premier fundraising event benefiting local and state-wide charities which serve the LGBT community.” Its grant program says it funds programs or projects that would not otherwise be achievable without its financial support and emphasizes equity for a diverse group of viable organizations.
Among the 2024 recipients, The Kitchen, Inc. says its mission is to bring stability and purpose to people who are homeless. FosterAdopt Connect says it provides advocacy and programming to support foster children, their families, and alumni affected by the child welfare system. The Victim Center says it fosters safety and health by supporting victims on their journey from trauma and tragedy to hope and healing.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Springfield Black Tie awarded 12 grants totaling $259,162. Grant amounts ranged from $7,500 to $69,000, with a median of $17,500. The largest awards included $69,000 to GLO Center, $30,750 to PFLAG of the Ozarks, $28,000 to AIDS Project of the Ozarks, $26,800 to MSU Foundation, and $26,112 to The Kitchen. The filing lists program support as the purpose for these awards.
The organization’s grant-program information describes eligibility for nonprofits serving the LGBT+ community in Springfield and southwest Missouri. Applicants must be able to submit complete applications online through the Community Foundation of the Ozarks. It describes an annual application period opening in late August, applicant notification by October 6, and disbursement in late December or early January. The deadline is listed as TBD and historically announced in late August.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Elyse Riley as president; Gregg Johnson as treasurer; Steve Waddell as secretary; and Randal Doennig, Anne Fuhrman, Jason Ray, and Keith Rollings as directors.
Springfield Black Tie Inc is led by Elyse Riley, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elyse Riley
President
Director → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Ray
Director
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keith Rollings
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randal Doennig
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne Fuhrman
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregg Johnson
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Waddell
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Michelle Baltz (2020–2021) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Springfield Black Tie Inc
How much does Springfield Black Tie Inc give each year?
Springfield Black Tie Inc gave $259K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $182K across 10 grants.
What is Springfield Black Tie Inc's typical grant size?
Springfield Black Tie Inc's median grant in 2024 was $17,500, and its average grant was $21,597, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Springfield Black Tie Inc that year got $17K on average.
Where does Springfield Black Tie Inc give grants?
Springfield Black Tie Inc gives mostly in Missouri: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Springfield, MO (12 grants).
Does Springfield Black Tie Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Springfield Black Tie Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (11 grants).
Who are Springfield Black Tie Inc's largest grantees?
Springfield Black Tie Inc's largest 2024 grantees include GLO Center ($69,000), PFLAG of the Ozarks ($30,750) and AIDS Project of the Ozarks ($28,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Springfield Black Tie Inc?
Springfield Black Tie Inc reported $362K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $295K.
What does Springfield Black Tie Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to be “Southwest Missouri’s premier fundraising event benefiting local and state-wide charities which serve the LGBT community.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Springfield Black Tie Inc?
Springfield Black Tie Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check springfieldblacktie.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Springfield Black Tie Inc's EIN?
Springfield Black Tie Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-4389769. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Springfield Black Tie Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/springfield-black-tie-inc-morg_82d6c8540f484514b7d13eda616b1bdc
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