Sadie Jo Black Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sadie Jo Black Family Foundation is a private foundation in Waco, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $256,889 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $51,378 and the largest $77,067. 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$256,889
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$51,378
- Largest grant$77,067
- Assets$5.5 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $229,296 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $300,625 | 5 | $4.7 million |
| 2024 | $229,296 | 5 | $5.0 million |
| 2025 | $256,889 | 5 | $5.5 million |
How to apply
Sadie Jo 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 Sadie Jo Black Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 5 | $256,889 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Baptist Children's Home | Christian education for children residing in the home. | $77,067 |
| Baylor University | To increase the following endowment funds: w.d. Black jr. Endowed scholarship, mr.& mrs. W.d. Black sr. Endowed scholarship, mrs. W.d. Black jr. Endowed scholarship, sadie jo black endowed gardens, sadie jo black endowed scholarship for medical research, and endowed research speaker fund for medical research | $64,222 |
| Baylor Line Foundation | General fund | $51,378 |
| First Baptist Church of Teague TX | One-half to the permanent endowment with the income used as the governing body discerns. One-half to the sadie jo black family endowment fund to provide seminars | $51,378 |
| First Baptist Church of Waco | Television ministry or alternatively the senior adult ministry or mission ministry. | $12,844 |
Officers and trustees
- Gary Don Parker
- Extraco Banks NA Autumn Akins
Questions people ask
Does Sadie Jo Black Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sadie Jo Black Family Foundation give?
$256,889 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $51,378.
Who runs Sadie Jo Black Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gary Don Parker (President/Chairman) and Extraco Banks NA Autumn Akins (Secretary).
What does Sadie Jo Black Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.