Blackbird Foundation Inc

EIN 45-2897943 · MO · NTEE I73

Invitation only Typical grant ~$15K Funds in MO, WY, NY
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Blackbird Foundation Inc based in MO paid 5 grants totaling $75.1K to 5 organizations across 3 states. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $25.1K, with a median of $15K. Its largest recipients included SOUTHSIDE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER, URBAN LEAGUE OF METROPOLITAN ST LOUIS, and LANDER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$1,167,248
Giving (latest yr)
$75,100
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
5
Median grant
$15K
Recipients
5
States reached
3
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Southside Early Childhood Center$25,100
  • Urban League of Metropolitan St Louis$20,000
  • Lander Community Foundation$15,000
  • American Civil Liberties Union Foundaiton Inc$10,000
  • Kidsmart$5,000

Where grants went

  • Missouri$50,100 · 3 grants
  • Wyoming$15,000 · 1 grant
  • New York$10,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (5)

Southside Early Childhood Center
St Louis, MO
General Support
$25,100
Urban League of Metropolitan St Louis
St Louis, MO
Tornado Relief
$20,000
Lander Community Foundation
Lander, WY
General Support
$15,000
American Civil Liberties Union Foundaiton Inc
New York, NY
General Support
$10,000
Kidsmart
Maryland Heights, MO
General Support
$5,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Blackbird Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Blackbird Foundation Inc is classified as a Human Services funder. Food, housing, youth development, employment, public safety, and family services. Its recent grants reached organizations across 3 states.

In its most recent filing, Blackbird Foundation Inc reported 5 itemized grants totaling $75.1K. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $25.1K (median $15K).

Recent recipients include SOUTHSIDE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER, URBAN LEAGUE OF METROPOLITAN ST LOUIS, LANDER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, among 5 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Blackbird Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Missouri, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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