Apgar-Black Foundation
Accepts applications
Apgar-Black Foundation is a private foundation in Point Pleasant, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $532,500 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $225,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$532,500
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$225,000
- Assets$240,527
- New grantees82%
Giving in 2024 was up from $80,000 the year before.
82% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $71,332 | 10 | $710,191 |
| 2023 | $80,000 | 6 | $743,888 |
| 2024 | $532,500 | 11 | $240,527 |
How to apply
| Contact | Allen D Black PO Box 313, Point Pleasant, PA 18950 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (215) 567-6565 |
| What to submit | Letter requesting amount and proposed use of funds |
What Apgar-Black Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $277,500 |
| New York | 4 | $240,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania | For defending the rights of freedom of transgender people | $225,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation | For unrestricted support to defend civil liberties in pennsylvania; in memory of allen d. Black. | $200,000 |
| Lambda Legal | For scholarly work to clarify, modernize, and otherwise improve the law. | $30,000 |
| Point Pleasant Baptist Church | For the care of the cemetery at point pleasant baptist church. | $20,000 |
| Trinity Episcopal Church | For purposes of the episcopal religion and maintaining the the church | $20,000 |
| The Academy of Vocal Arts | For unrestricted support of vocal-arts training. | $10,000 |
| The Ohio University Foundation | For the r. Randolph apgar scholarship for ethics in journalism. | $10,000 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinsons Research | For support of parkinson's disease research. | $7,500 |
| Salzburg Global | For support of global leadership and policy programs. | $5,000 |
| The American Foundation for AIDS Research | For support of HIV/AIDS research. | $2,500 |
| Whyy | Support for public media programming and journalism. | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Allen D Black
- Randy Apgar
Questions people ask
Does Apgar-Black Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Apgar-Black Foundation give?
$532,500 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Apgar-Black Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Allen D Black (Director) and Randy Apgar (Director).
What does Apgar-Black Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.