Quick Summary
Name: Mary Black Foundation Inc Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $2-3 million (2023: $2.9M) |
| Grant Range | $1,000 - $75,000+ |
| Average Grant | $20,000 (Community Health Fund), $70,000 (Focus Areas) |
| Application Method | Fixed Deadline (Two-phase process) |
Contact Details
Address: 349 East Main Street, Suite 100, Spartanburg, SC 29302
Phone: (864) 573-9500
Website: https://maryblackfoundation.org
Email: info available via website contact page
Geographic Focus
Spartanburg County, South Carolina only. Organizations located outside Spartanburg County may apply if the proposed project will primarily benefit residents of Spartanburg County.
Funding Priorities
- Early Childhood Development: Programs supporting children and families during critical early years, helping children arrive at kindergarten ready to learn
- Healthy Eating & Active Living: Programs promoting physical activity and healthy nutrition
- Community Health Fund: Basic needs grants (max $15,000)
- Focus on maternal health, healthy pregnancies and births, and family support
Eligibility: Must be 501(c)3 nonprofit or governmental agency serving Spartanburg County. Child care/preschool programs must be licensed by SC DSS, participate in SC's ABC Quality program, and Spartanburg's Quality Counts initiative.
What They Don't Fund
- Discriminatory activities or organizations
- Direct grants/scholarships for individuals
- Political or religious activities
- Medical, scientific, or academic research
- Vans or buses for transportation
- Activities duplicating hospital services
- Completed projects (before funding available)
- Endowments, reserve funds, or debt payment
- Individual schools (prefer district-level applications)
Application Method
Two-phase process:
- Submit inquiry form (short questionnaire with project summary)
- If invited, complete full application
- Grant consultations available but not required
- Review process takes approximately 75 days
- Next deadline: October 10, 2025
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