The Susan and Eliot Black Foundation concentrates its giving on local community-building in Greenwich—principally supporting the Jewish community through substantial grants to the UJA-JCC Greenwich—while also making targeted gifts to national policy advocacy on gun safety. Their philanthropy is focused and selective, favoring a small number of sizeable grants rather than broad, diversified giving.
Highly concentrated: few, relatively large grants with repeat funding to a primary local grantee (UJA-JCC Greenwich) plus occasional targeted gifts to national advocacy organizations.
The Susan and Eliot Black Foundation’s recent giving shows a clear preference for general support to a small set of organizations, led by Uja-jcc Greenwich. In 2024 the foundation awarded that Greenwich institution $89,000, and in 2025 it followed with another $45,680 for general support. Those grants sit alongside repeated support for gun safety advocacy, including multiple gifts to Everytown Support for Gun Safety and Everytown for Gun Safety in New York. The foundation also backs community organizations in Greenwich, such as Neighbor to Neighbor, and has given to institutions tied to health, civic life, and cultural programming. Its largest recent grants are concentrated enough to suggest a selective approach rather than a broad open-ended portfolio. Across the recent list, many awards are labeled general support or general purpose, which points to flexible funding rather than project-only backing. Recent grants also show attention to advocacy and rights-based work beyond Greenwich. New York recipients include the Innocence Project, the Human Rights Campaign, the Anti-Defamation League Foundation, Met Council, and American Friends of Shalva. The pattern suggests a foundation that supports local Jewish community infrastructure while also funding organizations working on gun violence prevention and related civic causes.
Local Jewish community institutions are a central theme. The foundation gave Uja-jcc Greenwich $89,000 in 2024 for general support and another $45,680 in 2025 for general support, indicating sustained backing for that Greenwich institution. Community-centered services in Greenwich appear as another strand. Neighbor to Neighbor received $14,230 in 2023, then $10,000 in both 2024 and 2025, all for general support or general purpose. Greenwich Hospital Foundation also appears in the recent list with a $10,000 grant in 2023. Gun safety advocacy is another recurring focus. Everytown Support for Gun Safety received $25,000 in 2023 and 2024 and another $25,000 in 2025, all listed as general support or general purpose. The foundation also gave $25,000 to Everytown for Gun Safety in 2023.
The typical grant size is tightly clustered: p25 is $3,000, median is $5,000, and p75 is $5,000. That distribution matches a strategy built around a few larger anchor gifts and many smaller awards. The recent list shows repeat funding across multiple years for several recipients, including Uja-jcc Greenwich, Everytown Support for Gun Safety, Innocence Project, Achilles International, Neighbor to Neighbor, and Thanc Foundation. Grants are made to nonprofits, with flexible formats such as general support, general purpose, and general support/general purpose language. The foundation funds individuals are false, and there is no indication of program-related investments.
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$292K
Most grants fall between $3K and $5K, with a median of $5K.
25th Percentile
$3K
Median
$5K
75th Percentile
$5K
About 28% of grants go to recipients in NY.
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Notable grantees: UJA-JCC Greenwich, Everytown Support for Gun Safety
Giving is regional, but the awards land overwhelmingly in the United States. The top state by grant count is New York, while 27% of grants go to recipients in Connecticut, the foundation’s headquarters state. Recent recipient locations include Greenwich, New York, Washington, DC, Cos Cob, Lambertville, Ft Mitchell, Los Angeles, and Laguna Beach. The strongest concentration is in Greenwich and New York City, with additional grants spread across a small set of other U.S. cities.
Recent grants point to three main areas: Greenwich-based Jewish community institutions, gun safety advocacy, and local community services. Uja-jcc Greenwich received $89,000 in 2024 and $45,680 in 2025, while Everytown Support for Gun Safety received $25,000 in 2023, 2024, and 2025. Neighbor to Neighbor also appears repeatedly in Greenwich.
Yes. Many listed grants are labeled general support or general purpose, including awards to Uja-jcc Greenwich, Everytown Support for Gun Safety, Innocence Project, Neighbor to Neighbor, Achilles International, and Thanc Foundation. The pattern suggests flexibility rather than tightly restricted project-only funding.
The stated grant-size distribution is p25 at $3,000, median at $5,000, and p75 at $5,000. That means a large share of awards cluster at $5,000, even though the recent list also includes larger anchor grants such as $89,000 and $45,680.
The foundation gives most often in New York, and 27% of grants go to recipients in Connecticut. The recipient-country distribution is entirely U.S.-based, with recent grants appearing in Greenwich, New York, Washington, DC, Cos Cob, Lambertville, Ft Mitchell, Los Angeles, and Laguna Beach.
Yes. Several organizations appear in multiple years, including Uja-jcc Greenwich, Everytown Support for Gun Safety, Innocence Project, Achilles International, Neighbor to Neighbor, and Thanc Foundation. That repeat pattern suggests ongoing relationships rather than one-time awards.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UJA-JCC GREENWICH | GREENWICH, CT | $127,300 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| EVERYTOWN SUPPORT FOR GUN SAFETY | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| INNOCENCE PROJECT | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE PUBLIC THEATER | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN | WASHINGTON, DC | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR | GREENWICH, CT | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| EMUNAH OF AMERICA | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ICRF-ISRAEL CANCER | NEW YORK, NY | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL | NEW YORK, NY | $3,600 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CT PUBLIC RADIO | HARTFORD, CT | $3,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BEIT RUTH | NEW YORK, NY | $3,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| GENERATION POWER CT | HARTFORD, CT | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| UJA-JCC GREENWICH | GREENWICH, CT | $45,680 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| EVERYTOWN SUPPORT FOR GUN SAFETY | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| INNOCENCE PROJECT | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CENTRAL PARK CONSERVATORY | NEW YORK, NY | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ACHILLES INTERNATIONAL | NEW YORK, NY | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BABY QUEST FOUNDATION INC | LOS ANGELES, CA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF SHALVA | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR | GREENWICH, CT | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THANC FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ADL - ANTI DEFAMATION LEAGUE FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN | WASHINGTON, DC | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MET COUNCIL | NEW YORK, NY | $7,500 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL PHILHARMONIC | NEW YORK, NY | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ICRF-ISRAEL CANCER | NEW YORK, NY | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BCA | NEW YORK, NY | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CT PUBLIC RADIO | HARTFORD, CT | $3,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| AVON THEATER FILM CENTER INC | STAMFORD, CT | $1,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| OPERATION FUEL | HARTFORD, CT | $1,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MOTHERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING | TEANECK, NJ | $500 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ISRAEL CONNECT INC | PITTSBURGH, PA | $360 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| GREENWICH ALLIANCE FOR EDUCATION | GREENWICH, CT | $250 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| GREENWICH PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS BENEVOLENT FUND INC | GREENWICH, CT | $200 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| UJA-JCC GREENWICH | GREENWICH, CT | $89,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| INNOCENCE PROJECT | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| EVERYTOWN SUPPORT FOR GUN SAFETY | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THANC FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BUCKS COUNTY PLAYHOUSE THEATER | LAMBERTVILLE, NJ | $10,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR | GREENWICH, CT | $10,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BCA | NEW YORK, NY | $5,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| A WIDER BRIDGE | NEW YORK, NY | $5,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BRIGID ALLIANCE INC | NEW YORK, NY | $5,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ACHILLES INTERNATIONAL | NEW YORK, NY | $5,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN | WASHINGTON, DC | $5,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| GLOBAL GLIMPSE | OAKLAND, CA | $5,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ADL - ANTI DEFAMATION LEAGUE FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $5,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HIAS -HEBREW IMMIGRATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $5,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BABY QUEST FOUNDATION INC | LOS ANGELES, CA | $5,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNITY FUND | NEW YORK, NY | $5,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
THE PUBLIC THEATER
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR
GENERAL SUPPORT
BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL
$3,600GENERAL SUPPORT
CT PUBLIC RADIO
$3,000GENERAL SUPPORT
BEIT RUTH
$3,000GENERAL SUPPORT
GENERATION POWER CT
$1,000GENERAL SUPPORT
ACHILLES INTERNATIONAL
$15,000GENERAL SUPPORT
BABY QUEST FOUNDATION INC
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF SHALVA
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
THANC FOUNDATION
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
MET COUNCIL
$7,500GENERAL SUPPORT
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL PHILHARMONIC
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
BCA
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
CT PUBLIC RADIO
$3,000GENERAL SUPPORT
OPERATION FUEL
$1,000GENERAL SUPPORT
MOTHERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING
$500GENERAL SUPPORT
ISRAEL CONNECT INC
$360GENERAL SUPPORT
GREENWICH ALLIANCE FOR EDUCATION
$250GENERAL SUPPORT
GREENWICH PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS BENEVOLENT FUND INC
$200GENERAL SUPPORT
EVERYTOWN SUPPORT FOR GUN SAFETY
$25,000GENERAL SUPPORT
THANC FOUNDATION
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
BUCKS COUNTY PLAYHOUSE THEATER
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
BCA
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
HIAS -HEBREW IMMIGRATION
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
BABY QUEST FOUNDATION INC
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT