Jane & Archie Black Foundation
Invitation OnlyGolden Valley, Minnesota · EIN 41-6426986 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.3M
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$10,100
Total assets$26.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $77,000.
From the return
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
18% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of St Thomas | St Paul, MN | Charitable | $401,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services | Baltimore, MD | Charitable | $135,000 |
| Cristo Rey | Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $125,000 |
| Aim Higher Foundation | St Paul, MN | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Marquette University | Milwaukee, WI | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Serve Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $80,000 |
| Edallies | Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $77,000 |
| Unitied Way | Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $42,042 |
| Good Shepard School | Golden Valley, MN | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Think Small | St Paul, MN | Charitable | $25,000 |
| University of Mn Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Northside Achievement Zone | Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $13,500 |
| Immaculate Conception Catholic School | Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $12,000 |
| The Reading League | Syracuse, NY | Charitable | $10,100 |
| Bethany Lutheran College | Mankato, MN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Black Men Teach | St Paul, MN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Constellation | Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Green Light Fund | Boston, MA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Groves Learning Organization | St Louis Park, MN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Literacy Mn | St Paul, MN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Sisters of Notre Dame | Thousand Oaks, MN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| St Mary of the Lake | Plymouth, MN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Twin Cities Rise | Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Friends of Hennepin Library | Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Our Lady of Lourdos | Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Spoon Foundation | Portland, OR | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Benilde - St Margarets | St Louis Park, MN | Charitable | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,268,642 | 27 |
| 2024 | $552,341 | 20 |
| 2023 | $671,032 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631289349102448
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-6426986
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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