David B & Gretchen W Black Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
David B & Gretchen W Black Family Foundation is a private foundation in Englewood, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $121,600 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$121,600
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2025 was down from $123,100 the year before.
16% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $114,725 | 24 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $123,100 | 23 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $121,600 | 19 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
David B & Gretchen W Black Family 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 David B & Gretchen W Black Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 10 | $90,100 |
| California | 4 | $21,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $7,000 |
| New York | 2 | $2,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Peppers Senior Dog Sanctuary | Charitable | $10,100 |
| So All May Eat Inc | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Boulder Valley Waldorf School | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Ojai Youth Entertainers Studio | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Academy Museum of Motion Pictures | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Colorado Snowsports Museum | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Rock Tree Sky Learning Center | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Urban Peak | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Ojai Valley Land Conservancy | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Denver Art Museum | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Adventure Cycling Association | Charitable | $1,500 |
| A Thousand Summers | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Amnesty International | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Colorado Trail Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Guided Eyes for the Blind | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Rails to Trails Conservancy the Duke Ellington Building | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Humane Colorado | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David B Black
Questions people ask
Does David B & Gretchen W Black Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does David B & Gretchen W Black Family Foundation give?
$121,600 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs David B & Gretchen W Black Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David B Black (President).
What does David B & Gretchen W Black Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and animals.