Anna M Black Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Anna M Black Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Spartanburg, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $57,313 in 44 grants; the typical grant was $875 and the largest $18,208. 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$57,313
- Number of grants44
- Typical grant$875
- Largest grant$18,208
- Assets$780,413
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2025 was up from $30,972 the year before.
71% 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 | $31,200 | 16 | $702,408 |
| 2024 | $30,972 | 18 | $736,498 |
| 2025 | $57,313 | 44 | $780,413 |
How to apply
Anna M Black 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 Anna M Black Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 38 | $53,813 |
| Virginia | 3 | $1,800 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Presbyterian Church | Fund community-based charitable initiatives | $18,208 |
| Partners for Active Living | Fund community-based charitable initiatives | $3,000 |
| Spartanburg County Foundation | Fund community-based charitable initiatives | $2,900 |
| Childrens Advocacy Center | Fund community-based charitable initiatives | $2,200 |
| Ballet Spartanburg | Fund community-based charitable initiatives | $2,000 |
| Hatcher Gardens | Fund community-based charitable initiatives | $2,000 |
| Tamassee Dar School | Fund community-based charitable initiatives | $1,950 |
| Spartanburg Academic Movement | Fund community-based charitable initiatives | $1,907 |
| Mercy Chefs | Fund community-based charitable initiatives | $1,500 |
| Hand in Hand | Fund community-based charitable initiatives | $1,250 |
| Total Ministries | Fund community-based charitable initiatives | $1,228 |
| Warriors Once Again | Fund community-based charitable initiatives | $1,047 |
| Hope Center for Children | Fund community-based charitable initiatives | $1,000 |
| Hub City Writers Project | Fund community-based charitable initiatives | $1,000 |
| Mobile Meals of Spartanburg | Fund community-based charitable initiatives` | $1,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Fund community-based charitable initiatives | $1,000 |
| USC Upstate | Fund community-based charitable initiatives | $1,000 |
| Kids Upstate | Fund community-based charitable initiatives | $1,000 |
| SC Battleground Trust | Fund community-based charitable initiatives | $1,000 |
| Project Rest | Fund community-based charitable initiatives | $1,000 |
| The Piedmont Club | Fund community-based charitable initiatives | $1,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Fund community-based charitable initiatives | $1,000 |
| Shriners Hospital | Fund community-based charitable initiatives | $750 |
| Birth Matters | Fund community-based charitable initiatives | $750 |
| The Art Lounge | Fund community-based charitable initiatives | $627 |
| Upstate Warrior Solution | Fund community-based charitable initiatives | $621 |
| Thornwell Home | Fund community-based charitable initiatives | $525 |
| Spartanburg Methodist College | Fund community-based charitable initiatives | $500 |
| New Day Inc | Fund community-based charitable initiatives | $500 |
| Childrens Cancer of SC | Fund community-based charitable initiatives | $500 |
| Isi | Fund community-based charitable initiatives | $500 |
| Spartanburg Humane Society | Fund community-based charitable initiatives | $450 |
| Charles Lea Foundation | Fund community-based charitable initiatives | $450 |
| Sidewalk Hope | Fund community-based charitable initiatives | $300 |
| Girl Scouts | Fund community-based charitable initiatives | $250 |
| Hub City Animal Project | Fund community-based charitable initiatives | $250 |
| Red Cross | Fund community-based charitable initiatives | $250 |
| Stratford Hall | Fund community-based charitable initiatives | $200 |
| Nsdar | Fund community-based charitable initiatives | $200 |
| Healthy Smiles of Spartanburg | Fund community-based charitable initiatives | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Paula Bbaker
- Stanley W Baker
- John Paul Baehr
- William Lamar Baehr
Questions people ask
Does Anna M Black Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Anna M Black Charitable Foundation give?
$57,313 in tax year 2025, across 44 grants, with a typical grant of $875.
Who runs Anna M Black Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Paula Bbaker (President/Director), Stanley W Baker (Director), John Paul Baehr (Director) and William Lamar Baehr (Director).
What does Anna M Black Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and education.