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
Grantee Spotlight: Spartanburg School District 3
Grantee Spotlight: Spartanburg School District 3 Spartanburg District 3 recently received $67,500 in funding through Mary Black Foundation to expand existing parent support services...
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The South Carolina Prenatal-3 Plan
The South Carolina Prenatal-3 Plan In 2019, the state of South Carolina became a statewide partner in the Pritzker Children’s Initiative’s Prenatal-to-Age Three efforts. ...
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The Basics: Count, Group, & Compare
The Basics: Count, Group, & Compare The fourth in a series of articles on The Basics: five FUN, SIMPLE and POWERFUL ways to give...
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Spartanburg Health Initiative Receives Innovation Award
Spartanburg Health Initiative Receives Innovation Award The Road to Better Health was awarded the Community Innovation Award by the Alliance for a Healthier South...
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The Basics: Talk, Sing, & Point
The Basics: Talk, Sing, & Point The third in a series of articles on The Basics: five FUN, SIMPLE and POWERFUL ways to give...
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Pathway to Progress
Pathway to Progress This week’s blog is written by Jessica McKinney, Executive Assistant, Upstate Family Resource Center In 2020, Upstate Family Resource Center (UFRC) received...
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