The Johanna K and Jeffrey T Black
The Johanna K and Jeffrey T Black is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $232K. Net investment income was $589K.
The Johanna K and Jeffrey T Black at a glance
In short: The Johanna K and Jeffrey T Black gave $232K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $29K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $231,828
- -37.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $28,979
- -52.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $3,617,895
- +15.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (50% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Johanna K and Jeffrey T Black funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Big Brothers Big Sisters of Massachusetts ($100K). Together the top 8 received $232K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 35 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Johanna K and Jeffrey T Black gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−11%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $232K (2025) to $368K (2024). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $232K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Massachusetts Boston, MA | For Charitable and Educational Purposes | $100,000 |
| Aspen Institute Washington, DC | For Charitable and Educational Purposes | $84,828 |
| Aspen Community Foundation Basalt, CO | For Charitable and Educational Purposes | $21,000 |
| Brimmer and May School Chestnut Hill, MA | For Charitable and Educational Purposes | $10,000 |
| Aspen Center for Environmental Studies Aspen, CO | For Charitable and Educational Purposes | $5,000 |
| Curepsap New York, NY | For Charitable and Educational Purposes | $5,000 |
| Boston Athenaeum Boston, MA | For Charitable and Educational Purposes | $5,000 |
| Indian Springs School Indian Springs, IN | For Charitable and Educational Purposes | $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 | $3,617,895 | $1,112,573 | $266,256 | $231,828 | 8 | $239,863 | $588,829 | $261,231 |
| 2024 | $3,145,278 | $528,281 | $399,375 | $368,322 | 6 | $374,879 | $398,135 | $223,064 |
| 2023 | $3,121,823 | $710,749 | $354,023 | $330,000 | 5 | $333,969 | $412,930 | $200,059 |
| 2022 | $2,987,243 | $975,134 | $301,905 | $260,000 | 9 | $265,627 | $555,689 | $213,820 |
| 2021 | $2,664,780 | $900,836 | $274,792 | $255,000 | 7 | — | $562,409 | $199,979 |
| 2020 | $2,359,633 | $110,089 | $372,160 | $346,000 | 9 | — | $96,416 | $173,319 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Johanna K and Jeffrey T Black reported a distributable amount of $261K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Johanna K and Jeffrey T Black's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeffrey T. Black
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Johanna K. Black
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/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 The Johanna K and Jeffrey T Black
How much does The Johanna K and Jeffrey T Black give each year?
The Johanna K and Jeffrey T Black gave $232K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $368K across 6 grants.
What is The Johanna K and Jeffrey T Black's typical grant size?
The Johanna K and Jeffrey T Black's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $28,979, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Johanna K and Jeffrey T Black give grants?
The Johanna K and Jeffrey T Black gives mostly in Massachusetts: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (37%) and Colorado (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does The Johanna K and Jeffrey T Black give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Johanna K and Jeffrey T Black's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "For Charitable and Educational Purposes" (8 grants).
Who are The Johanna K and Jeffrey T Black's largest grantees?
The Johanna K and Jeffrey T Black's largest 2025 grantees include Big Brothers Big Sisters of Massachusetts ($100,000), Aspen Institute ($84,828) and Aspen Community Foundation ($21,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Johanna K and Jeffrey T Black?
The Johanna K and Jeffrey T Black reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $240K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $261K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Johanna K and Jeffrey T Black's EIN?
The Johanna K and Jeffrey T Black's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3528464. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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