Sara Black and Samuel L Black Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sara Black and Samuel L Black Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $21,632 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $786 and the largest $7,280. 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$21,632
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$786
- Largest grant$7,280
- Assets$543,970
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was up from $20,807 the year before.
18% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $20,411 | 11 | $485,853 |
| 2024 | $20,807 | 11 | $491,826 |
| 2025 | $21,632 | 11 | $543,970 |
How to apply
Sara Black and Samuel L 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 Sara Black and Samuel L Black Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 | $11,996 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $8,850 |
| Florida | 1 | $786 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amit Children Inc | Unrestricted general | $7,280 |
| Maimonides School | Unrestricted general | $7,278 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies | Unrestricted general | $786 |
| Bostoner Rabbi New England Hassidic Ctr | Unrestricted general | $786 |
| Yeshiva University | Unrestricted general | $786 |
| Hadassah - Women's Zionist Organization | Unrestricted general | $786 |
| Jewish National Fund | Unrestricted general | $786 |
| American Friends Magen David for Israel | Unrestricted general | $786 |
| Torah Umesorah Inc | Unrestricted general | $786 |
| American Cmte Shaare Zedek Medical Ctr | Unrestricted general | $786 |
| United Jewish Cmte of Broward County | Unrestricted general | $786 |
Officers and trustees
- Bank of America
- Gene Glasser
Questions people ask
Does Sara Black and Samuel L Black Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sara Black and Samuel L Black Foundation give?
$21,632 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $786.
Who runs Sara Black and Samuel L Black Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Bank of America (Trustee) and Gene Glasser (Co Trustee).
What does Sara Black and Samuel L Black Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.