Black & Phillips Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Black & Phillips Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Spartanburg, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $204,395 in 54 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $12,636. 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$204,395
- Number of grants54
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$12,636
- Assets$5.6 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2025 was down from $255,894 the year before.
26% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $204,300 | 67 | $4.4 million |
| 2023 | $201,587 | 63 | $4.6 million |
| 2024 | $255,894 | 62 | $4.8 million |
| 2025 | $204,395 | 54 | $5.6 million |
How to apply
Black & Phillips Foundation Inc 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 & Phillips Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 50 | $195,645 |
| Virginia | 1 | $4,750 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $1,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Spartanburg Philharmonic | Unrestricted | $12,636 |
| St Luke's Free Medical Clinic | Unrestricted | $12,150 |
| Cancer Association of SPTBG & Cherokee Cty | Unrestricted | $11,800 |
| Charles Lea Foundation | Unrestricted | $11,000 |
| Space | Unrestricted | $9,500 |
| Spartanburg Methodist College | Unrestricted | $9,500 |
| Spartanburg County Foundation | Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| Children's Advocacy Center | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Healthy Smiles | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Wofford College | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Salvation Army | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Chapman Cultural Center | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Warriors Once Again | Unrestricted | $4,759 |
| Young Americans Foundation | Unrestricted | $4,750 |
| SC School for the Deaf & Blind Foundation | Unrestricted | $4,500 |
| Mobile Meals | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Spartanburg Soup Kitchen | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| USC Upstate Foundation | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Ballet Spartanburg | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Spartanburg Day School | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Upstate Forever | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| YMCA of Greater Spartanburg | Unrestricted | $3,350 |
| Converse University | Restricted for the carlos moseley series | $3,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Hand in Hand | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Sidewalk Hope | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Maranatha Free Church | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Spartanburg County Foundation | Restricted for hand in hand ministry | $2,000 |
| Spartanburg County Historical Association | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Spartanburg Humane Society | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| The Group of 100 | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Rare Village | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Angels Charge Ministry | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Go Forth Recovery | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| LD Barksdale Sickle Cell Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| United Way of the Piedmont | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Miracle Hill Rescue Mission | Unrestricted | $1,250 |
| Friends of the Spartanburg County Library | Unrestircted | $1,000 |
| Halter | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Marianna Habisreutinger
- Paula B Baker
Questions people ask
Does Black & Phillips Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Black & Phillips Foundation Inc give?
$204,395 in tax year 2025, across 54 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Black & Phillips Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Marianna Habisreutinger (Trustee) and Paula B Baker (Trustee).
What does Black & Phillips Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and faith communities.