Black Art Speaks
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2021–2025
Total received
$415K
Foundation funders
11
Grants recorded
16
Years covered
2021–2025
Who funds Black Art Speaks?
Black Art Speaks is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by United Way of Greater Cincinnati ($208K), Carol Ann and Ralph V Haile Jr ($52K), The Greater Cincinnati Foundation ($49K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $415K in grants to Black Art Speaks between 2021–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Greater Cincinnati | $207,500 | 2 | 2023–2025 |
| Carol Ann and Ralph V Haile Jr | $52,000 | 2 | 2021–2023 |
| The Greater Cincinnati Foundation | $49,050 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | $44,449 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Tr UI8W Eleanora Alms | $15,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Children's Hospital Medical Center | $15,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| 7 Principles Foundation Inc Co Fifth Third | $10,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts | $8,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Jack J Smith Jr Charitable Trust | $7,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| NLT Foundation Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Thomas R Schiff Foundation | $2,000 | 1 | 2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $194K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $194K.
What grants has Black Art Speaks received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | United Way of Greater Cincinnati | Supports UW mission | $140,000 |
| 2025 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $19,847 |
| 2025 | Tr UI8W Eleanora Alms | GENERAL OPERATING | $15,000 |
| 2025 | 7 Principles Foundation Inc Co Fifth Third | ANNUAL FUND | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Jack J Smith Jr Charitable Trust | GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,000 |
| 2025 | Thomas R Schiff Foundation | MICHAEL COPPAGE EXHIBITION | $2,000 |
| 2024 | The Greater Cincinnati Foundation | PROGRAMATIC SUPPORT | $31,250 |
| 2024 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $24,602 |
| 2024 | Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts | Catalyzing Impact Grant | $8,000 |
| 2023 | United Way of Greater Cincinnati | Program Operating Cost | $67,500 |
| 2023 | Carol Ann and Ralph V Haile Jr | AMERICAN MANIFEST: DOCENT & MENTORSHIP PROGRAM | $50,000 |
| 2023 | The Greater Cincinnati Foundation | PROGRAMATIC SUPPORT | $10,300 |
| 2023 | NLT Foundation Inc | ARTS/ARTS EDUCATION | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Children's Hospital Medical Center | SPONSORSHIP | $15,000 |
| 2021 | The Greater Cincinnati Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $7,500 |
| 2021 | Carol Ann and Ralph V Haile Jr | BLACK LIVES MATTER MURAL BOOK PROJECT | $2,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Black Art Speaks?
Black Art Speaks is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by United Way of Greater Cincinnati ($208K), Carol Ann and Ralph V Haile Jr ($52K), The Greater Cincinnati Foundation ($49K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $415K in grants to Black Art Speaks between 2021–2025.
Who is Black Art Speaks's largest funder?
United Way of Greater Cincinnati is the largest recorded funder of Black Art Speaks, with $208K across 2 grants (2023–2025).
How much grant funding has Black Art Speaks received?
IRS 990 filings record $415K in grants to Black Art Speaks across 16 grants from 11 funders between 2021–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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