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.

Dr. George Newby, Jr. Health Equity Leadership Award

We are pleased to announce the creation of the Dr. George Newby, Jr. Health Equity Leadership Award. This recognition will be provided to an outstanding individual or organization working to advance health equity by ensuring that all people in Spartanburg County, SC have access to opportunities for health and wellness regardless of who they are or where they live. Deadline to nominate an organization or individual is November 15, 2021.

Click here to learn more about the award guidelines and the nomination process.

Focus Areas

Healthy Eating / Active Living

Early Childhood Development

Community Health Fund

Mission & Values

The Mary Black Foundation invests in people and communities for improved health, wellness, and success in Spartanburg County.

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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.

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We consider grantmaking to be an investment in Spartanburg, SC that will contribute to improved health, wellness, and success. Therefore, we seek to invest in a variety of nonprofit and governmental organizations that have the ability to partner with others, are willing to listen to those they seek to serve, and have the trust and relationships needed to facilitate change within communities.

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