THE ROBERT AND ESTHER BLACK FAMILY FOUNDATION
PITTSBURGH, PA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
61-6433804
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Robert and Esther Black Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing a total of $1.3 million in grants to 66 grantees in the filing year 2024. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages with nonprofits through an invitation-only process. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
RICHLAND COUNTY FOUNDATION
$421K
6%

GLIMMERGLASS OPERA THEATRE INC
$376.2K
5%
Mansfield Fine Arts Guild Inc
$296.3K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
57
Median 1st year grant
$6.7K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE ROBERT AND ESTHER BLACK FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. THE ROBERT AND ESTHER BLACK FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE ROBERT AND ESTHER BLACK FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
THE ROBERT AND ESTHER BLACK FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio, New York, and Pennsylvania. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE ROBERT AND ESTHER BLACK FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE ROBERT AND ESTHER BLACK FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $6,667. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE ROBERT AND ESTHER BLACK FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE ROBERT AND ESTHER BLACK FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $1.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE ROBERT AND ESTHER BLACK FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE ROBERT AND ESTHER BLACK FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include RICHLAND COUNTY FOUNDATION, GLIMMERGLASS OPERA THEATRE INC, and Mansfield Fine Arts Guild Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE ROBERT AND ESTHER BLACK FAMILY FOUNDATION?
THE ROBERT AND ESTHER BLACK FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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