Private foundation · EIN 46-4116554 · Sioux Falls, South Dakota · Education

Black Spring Foundation Inc

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: 12 grants paid, $4.2M total, median $323K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
12
$4.2M
Median grant
$323K
Stays in SD
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$18M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Dementia InnovationsSheboygan, WIGeneral operating$1.1M
Bernies Book BankLake Bluff, ILGeneral operating$500K
Sailing Education Assoc of Sheboygan ISheboygan, WIGeneral operating$500K
Boys & Girls Club of Sheboygan CountySheboygan, WIGeneral operating$450K
Sheboygan County Food BankSheboygan, WIGeneral operating$400K
Humane Society of Sheboygan CountySheboygan, WIGeneral operating$395K
Securefutures Foundation IncMilwaukee, WIGeneral operating$250K
Sheboygan County Warming Center & CommSheboygan, WIGeneral operating$220K
Her Alliance IncGreen Bay, WIGeneral operating$175K
Weill Center Foundation IncSheboygan, WIWeill center transformation$100K
Sheboygan Public Education Foundation IncSheboygan, WIStudent scholarships$60K
Meals on Wheels of Sheboygan CountySheboygan, WIGeneral operating$45K

By state: Wisconsin 11 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Black Spring Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, administered in care of Natalie a Black, tax-exempt since 2014. 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 Spring Foundation Inc 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 Spring Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $4.2M across 12 grants, a median of $323K.

Where does Black Spring Foundation Inc give?

Wisconsin (11 grants), Illinois (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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