Black Swan Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyPacific Palisades, California · EIN 95-4457115 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $7,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
75% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bel Air Bay Club | Pacific Palisades, CA | Employee Scholarship Fund | $15,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Charlotte, NC | Cancer Research | $12,000 |
| Phase One Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Clinical Cancer Trials | $7,000 |
| Foundation Communities | Austin, TX | Affordable Housing | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Americus, GA | Affordable Homes | $1,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | New York, NY | Family Planning | $1,000 |
| Astronaut Scholarship Foundation | Orlando, FL | Educational Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Illinois Coalition for Immigration | Chicago, IL | Immigrant and Refugee Rights | $1,000 |
The return also lists 6 grants to individuals ($42,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $85,000 | 14 |
| 2024 | $66,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $30,001 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 20, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622019349100262
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-4457115
- Profile updated Nov 9, 2026
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