Private foundation · EIN 06-6463395 · Horseshoe Bay, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Black Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 8 grants paid, $44K total, median $5,750. 88% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$44K
Median grant
$5,750
Stays in TX
88%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.0M

Grants paid in 2025

8 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Marble Falls Church of ChristMarble Falls, TXCharitable$10K
New Horizons Ranch & Center IncAbilene, TXCharitable$5,750
Boys & Girls ClubAustin, TXCharitable$5,750
Round Mountain VfdRound Mountain, TXCharitable$5,750
Phoenix CenterHorseshoe Bay, TXCharitable$5,750
White Rock Lake ConservancyDallas, TXCharitable$5,000
Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYCharitable$5,000
Forest Hills Security ProgramDallas, TXCharitable$1,000

By state: Texas 7 · New York 1

About this foundation

Black Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Horseshoe Bay, Texas, administered in care of C Robert Black, tax-exempt since 1999. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Black Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Black Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $44K across 8 grants, a median of $5,750.

Where does Black Family Foundation give?

Texas (7 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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