Private foundation · EIN 41-6426986 · Golden Valley, Minnesota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Jane & Archie Black 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: 27 grants paid, $1.3M total, median $10K. 81% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
27
$1.3M
Median grant
$10K
Stays in MN
81%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$13M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of St ThomasSt Paul, MNCharitable$401K
Catholic Relief ServicesBaltimore, MDCharitable$135K
Cristo ReyMinneapolis, MNCharitable$125K
Aim Higher FoundationSt Paul, MNCharitable$100K
Marquette UniversityMilwaukee, WICharitable$100K
Serve MinnesotaMinneapolis, MNCharitable$80K
EdalliesMinneapolis, MNCharitable$77K
Unitied WayMinneapolis, MNCharitable$42K
Good Shepard SchoolGolden Valley, MNCharitable$25K
Think SmallSt Paul, MNCharitable$25K
University of Mn FoundationMinneapolis, MNCharitable$15K
Northside Achievement ZoneMinneapolis, MNCharitable$14K
Immaculate Conception Catholic SchoolMinneapolis, MNCharitable$12K
The Reading LeagueSyracuse, NYCharitable$10K
Bethany Lutheran CollegeMankato, MNCharitable$10K
Black Men TeachSt Paul, MNCharitable$10K
ConstellationMinneapolis, MNCharitable$10K
Green Light FundBoston, MACharitable$10K
Groves Learning OrganizationSt Louis Park, MNCharitable$10K
Literacy MnSt Paul, MNCharitable$10K
Sisters of Notre DameThousand Oaks, MNCharitable$10K
St Mary of the LakePlymouth, MNCharitable$10K
Twin Cities RiseMinneapolis, MNCharitable$10K
Friends of Hennepin LibraryMinneapolis, MNCharitable$5,000
Our Lady of LourdosMinneapolis, MNCharitable$5,000
Spoon FoundationPortland, ORCharitable$5,000
Benilde - St MargaretsSt Louis Park, MNCharitable$3,000

By state: Minnesota 22 · Maryland 1 · Wisconsin 1 · New York 1 · Massachusetts 1 · Oregon 1

About this foundation

Jane & Archie Black Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Golden Valley, Minnesota, administered in care of Archie C Black III, tax-exempt since 1997. 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 Jane & Archie Black 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 Jane & Archie Black Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.3M across 27 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Jane & Archie Black Foundation give?

Minnesota (22 grants), Maryland (1 grants), Wisconsin (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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