Black Swan Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Black Swan Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Pacific Palisades, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $85,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $30,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$85,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$922,235
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2025 was up from $66,000 the year before.
60% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $30,001 | 8 | $908,397 |
| 2024 | $66,000 | 12 | $925,614 |
| 2025 | $85,000 | 14 | $922,235 |
How to apply
Black Swan Charitable Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Black Swan Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $31,000 |
| California | 3 | $25,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $17,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 3 | $3,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Diabetes Research | $30,000 |
| Bel Air Bay Club | Employee Scholarship Fund | $15,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Cancer Research | $12,000 |
| Phase One Foundation | Clinical Cancer Trials | $7,000 |
| A Place at the Table | Feeding the hungry | $5,000 |
| Foundation Communities | Affordable Housing | $5,000 |
| Individual | Family Planning | $3,000 |
| Individual | Feeding the Hungry | $2,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Affordable Homes | $1,000 |
| Individual | Services for homeless pets | $1,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | Family Planning | $1,000 |
| Astronaut Scholarship Foundation | Educational Scholarships | $1,000 |
| One Tail at a Time | Pet Adoption | $1,000 |
| Illinois Coalition for Immigration | Immigrant and Refugee Rights | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles H Black
- Richard S Black
Questions people ask
Does Black Swan Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Black Swan Charitable Foundation give?
$85,000 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Black Swan Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Charles H Black (President) and Richard S Black (Financial Officer).
What does Black Swan Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, science and research and education.