Myrtie A Black Trust
This organization is a private foundation that focuses on providing general operating and support grants to various charitable organizations. Its mission appears to center on supporting health-related initiatives, mental health organizations, and faith-based groups, as evidenced by its funding to organizations such as the National Mental Health Association and various churches. The foundation serves a diverse range of recipients, including community service clubs and educational institutions. While it primarily supports organizations in Georgia, it also extends its funding to charities in other states.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small to mid-sized nonprofit, especially Georgia-based, seeking modest general operating support and known to or referred by a trustee or intermediary.
Good Fit
- • Located in Georgia or serving Georgia communities.
- • General operating needs rather than large capital projects.
- • Work in health, mental health, faith-based, or community service sectors (areas observed in grantee list).
- • An existing relationship, referral, or prior contact with the trustee/administrator.
Geography
Giving is concentrated in Georgia, which received about three quarters of dollars, but grants also went to organizations in several other states (four states observed).
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 13 distinct recipients and the three-year record repeats that pattern; several different charities, churches, universities and national organizations appear across years despite some dollar concentration.
New Applicants
The foundation explicitly restricts awards to preselected organizations and no public website or contact details were found, so unsolicited applicants are unlikely to have a standard entry path; however the record does show new recipients added, which suggests additions happen by invitation rather than open application.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
