Grants paid in 2025
52 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Discovery SchoolMansfield, OH | General support | $167K |
| Richland County Land BankMansfield, OH | General support | $83K |
| United Way of Richland CountyMansfield, OH | General support | $61K |
| Fenimore Art MuseumCooperstown, NY | General support | $57K |
| North Central State CollegeMansfield, OH | General support | $50K |
| The Glimmerglass FestivalCooperstown, NY | General support | $50K |
| Greater Cleveland Food Bank IncCleveland, OH | General support | $50K |
| Third Street Family Health ServicesMansfield, OH | General support | $50K |
| Community Foundation of Otsego CountyGaylord, MI | General support | $50K |
| Upstate Home for Children FdOneonta, NY | General support | $40K |
| Renaissance Performing Arts AssocMansfield, OH | General support | $39K |
| Mansfield Art CenterMansfield, OH | General support | $38K |
| Richland Academy of the ArtsMansfield, OH | General support | $38K |
| Mansfield City SchoolsMansfield, OH | General support | $33K |
| Wayfinders Ohio IncMansfield, OH | General support | $30K |
| American Red CrossMansfield, OH | General support | $28K |
| St Peter's ParishMansfield, OH | General support | $28K |
| Richland County FoundationMansfield, OH | General support | $27K |
| Glimmerglass Opera TheatreCooperstown, NY | General support | $25K |
| Family Planning of South Central New YorkBirghamton, NY | General support | $20K |
| ACLU of Ohio FoundationCleveland, OH | General support | $20K |
| FIRST Congregational ChurchRavenna, OH | General support | $20K |
| Northern Ohio Land ConservancyMoreland Hills, OH | General support | $17K |
| Historic Saranac LakeSaranac Lake, NY | John black room renovations | $17K |
| West Creek ConservancyElyria, OH | General support | $17K |
| Rails to Trails of Wyne CountyWooster, OH | General support | $17K |
| Wayne Center for the ArtsWooster, OH | General support | $16K |
| Alzheimer-S AssociationColumbus, OH | General support | $13K |
| Helios CareOneonta, NY | General support | $13K |
| Hartwick CollegeOneonta, NY | General support | $13K |
| United Way of North Central OhioMarion, OH | General support | $13K |
| Pathfinder Village FoundationEdmeston, NY | General support | $10K |
| United Way Ofashland CountyAshland, OH | General support | $10K |
| Wooster Community Hospital FoundationWooster, OH | General support | $10K |
| Main Street Wooster IncWooster, OH | General support | $10K |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater OhioMansfield, OH | General support | $9,500 |
| Western Reserve AcademyHudson, OH | General support | $7,000 |
| Richland Carrousel ParkMansfield, OH | General support | $7,000 |
| Third Street Community ClinicMansfield, OH | General support | $7,000 |
| Western Reserve Land ConservancyMoreland, OH | General support | $6,667 |
| Brookwood SchoolCooperstown, NY | General support | $6,000 |
| Shakespeare Company of MansfieldMansfield, OH | General support | $6,000 |
| Love on a MissionMansfield, OH | General support | $6,000 |
| Putney SchoolPutney, VT | General support | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army MansfieldMansfield, OH | General support | $5,000 |
| Volunteers of America of Central OhioMansfield, OH | General support | $5,000 |
| Catalyst Life ServicesMansfield, OH | General support | $5,000 |
| Groundtruth Project IncBoston, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| Friendly HouseMansfield, OH | General support | $4,000 |
| Raemelton Ther Equestrian CenterMansfield, OH | General support | $4,000 |
| Mansfield Reformatiory Preser SocMansfield, OH | General support | $4,000 |
| Community Action for Capable YouthMansfield, OH | General support | $4,000 |
By state: Ohio 39 · New York 10 · Michigan 1 · Vermont 1 · Massachusetts 1
About this foundation
Robert & Esther Black Family Fdn is a private grantmaking foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, administered in care of PNC Bank Na Ttee, tax-exempt since 2012. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Robert & Esther Black Family Fdn 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 Robert & Esther Black Family Fdn give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $1.3M across 52 grants, a median of $16K.
Where does Robert & Esther Black Family Fdn give?
Ohio (39 grants), New York (10 grants), Michigan (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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