Welcome to The Mary Black Foundation
We are a private foundation that was established to help improve the health and wellness of Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
Mission & Values
The Mary Black Foundation invests in people and communities for improved health, wellness, and success in Spartanburg County.
Community Initiatives
The Mary Black Foundation plays a leadership role in a number of community collaborations. As convener, facilitator, and, at times, funder, the Foundation is actively involved in many initiatives outside its grantmaking.
Latest News
Bringing Back the ‘Burg
Bringing Back the ‘Burg In case you missed it: A couple of weeks ago, the Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce announced their Bringing Back...
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Hang in there Parents! Help is on the Way.
Hang in there Parents! Help is on the Way. So much has changed for families since the start of the New Year. Parents and...
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Connecting Spartanburg’s Youth to Out of School Time Opportunities
Connecting Spartanburg’s Youth to Out of School Time Opportunities In Mid-March when students abruptly shifted to at home learning, all time became ‘out of...
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Collaborative Efforts Result in 4K Classroom for the Highland Community
Collaborative Efforts Result in 4K Classroom for the Highland Community On May 23, 2020, The Spartanburg Herald-Journal announced the awarding of a $300,000 grant...
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Mary Black Foundation Grant Application Opens
Mary Black Foundation Grant Application Opens The Mary Black Foundation’s three focus areas for grant funding include: Early Childhood Development, Healthy Eating | Active...
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We Have the Capacity to Meet this Challenge.
We Have the Capacity to Meet this Challenge. Today’s blog is written by Molly Talbot-Metz, President/CEO, Mary Black Foundation The last several weeks have...
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