The Black-Cheslik Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyKansas City, Missouri · EIN 85-4166535 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.9M
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$3.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $50,000.
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
66% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Lukes Foundation | Kansas City, MO | Saint lukes cancer institute | $1,500,000 |
| Umkc Law Foundation | Kansas City, MO | Professor julie M. cheslik merit scholarship endowed fund | $180,000 |
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | General purpose grant and paul j black ('15) family endowment for excellence | $75,000 |
| Seattle Preparatory School | Seattle, WA | General purpose grant | $50,000 |
| Common Spirit Health Foundation | San Franciso, CA | Csh research institute | $35,000 |
| Rainer Prep | Seattle, WA | General purpose grant | $25,000 |
| First Hand Foundation | Kansas City, MO | General purpose grant | $10,000 |
| Truman Library Institute | Kansas City, MO | General purpose grant | $10,000 |
| LA Liga Pequena | Fort Wayne, IN | General purpose grant | $5,000 |
| Pembroke Hill | Kansas City, MO | Black cheslik smithy playground | $5,000 |
| Sponsors for Educational Opportunity | New York, NY | General purpose grant | $5,000 |
| St Helena Hospital Foundation | Saint Helena, CA | General purpose grant | $1,500 |
| St Isabel Catholic Church | Sanibel, FL | General purpose grant | $1,000 |
| Ican Shine Inc | Paoli, PA | General purpose grant | $250 |
| Breakthrough T1d | New York, NY | General purpose grant | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,902,850 | 15 |
| 2024 | $409,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $1,351,290 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631209349101208
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-4166535
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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