Thomas E Harvey & Cathleen P Black Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Thomas E Harvey & Cathleen P Black Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $274,625 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $51,000. 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$274,625
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$51,000
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2025 was up from $214,000 the year before.
58% 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 | $163,950 | 22 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $214,000 | 28 | $2.4 million |
| 2025 | $274,625 | 27 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
Thomas E Harvey & Cathleen P Black 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 Thomas E Harvey & Cathleen P Black Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 11 | $154,500 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $102,000 |
| New York | 11 | $17,125 |
| California | 2 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Washington University | General use | $51,000 |
| American Red Cross | General use | $50,000 |
| The Palm Beach Symphony Society Inc | General use | $50,000 |
| Promise Fund of Florida | General use | $35,000 |
| Chamber Music Society of Palm Beach | General use | $25,000 |
| The Society of the Four Arts | General use | $25,000 |
| Art Students League of New York | General use | $10,000 |
| Palm Beach Symphony Society Inc | General use | $6,000 |
| Norton Museum of Art | General use | $5,000 |
| The Armory Art Center Inc | General use | $5,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy Inc | General use | $1,000 |
| Dress for Success Palm Beaches Inc | General use | $1,000 |
| Institute of Int'l Education | General use | $1,000 |
| Mount Sinai Health System | General use | $1,000 |
| Southampton Hospital Foundation | General use | $1,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research | General use | $1,000 |
| The Lords Place | General use | $1,000 |
| Town of Palm Beach United Way Inc | General use | $1,000 |
| White House Fellows Foundation | General use | $1,000 |
| Basilicia of Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary | General use | $500 |
| Hoover Institution | General use | $500 |
| James B Lee Jr Scholarship Fund | General use | $500 |
| Meals on Wheels of the Palm | General use | $500 |
| Southampton Arts Center | General use | $500 |
| The Dawn Redwoods Charitable Trust | General use | $500 |
| The Frick Collection | General use | $500 |
| Heart of the Hamptons | General use | $125 |
Officers and trustees
- Cathleen P Black
- Thomas E Harvey
Questions people ask
Does Thomas E Harvey & Cathleen P Black Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Thomas E Harvey & Cathleen P Black Foundation give?
$274,625 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Thomas E Harvey & Cathleen P Black Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Cathleen P Black (Trustee) and Thomas E Harvey (Trustee).
What does Thomas E Harvey & Cathleen P Black Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and human services.