Closed
This organization closed in 2024. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.
AI Summary
The Michael Gordon Black Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on providing support through a relationship-based approach, making grants by invitation only. With a total of $681K awarded to 24 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Dallas Theological Seminary
$377.5K
24%
MAF Foundation
$145K
9%
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS INC
$130K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
16
Median 1st year grant
$3K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MICHAEL GORDON BLACK FOUNDATION?
No. MICHAEL GORDON BLACK FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MICHAEL GORDON BLACK FOUNDATION give?
MICHAEL GORDON BLACK FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado, Texas, and Idaho. 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 MICHAEL GORDON BLACK FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MICHAEL GORDON BLACK FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $3,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MICHAEL GORDON BLACK FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, MICHAEL GORDON BLACK FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $681 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MICHAEL GORDON BLACK FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, MICHAEL GORDON BLACK FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include Dallas Theological Seminary, MAF Foundation, and INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MICHAEL GORDON BLACK FOUNDATION?
MICHAEL GORDON BLACK FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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