The Block Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 20-5848397
Foundation Overview
Based in Northville, MI, The Block Foundation has awarded 194 grants totaling $2,493,333 to organizations in Michigan, Louisiana and 9 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $125,000, with a median award of $8,000.
Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$2,493,333
Total Assets
$6,211,029
Median Grant (all grants)
$8,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
58
Median Grant
$7,500
% Median Grant Decline
-25%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 28%
16 of 58 recipients (28%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
Michigan
74% of all grants are concentrated in Michigan, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Michigan, funding concentrates in Detroit (22%), Northville (20%), Southfield (13%).
Funding Trajectory
+282%
Strong 282% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Healthcare + 4 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on healthcare (28%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Block Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albion College | $5,000 | Albion, MI, US | To Fund The Women's Golf Program | 2023 |
| Alternatives For Girls | $20,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Promote The Health, Safety, And Support Of Homeless And High-risk Girls And Young Women | 2023 |
| Aquinas College | $5,000 | E Grand Rapids, MI, US | To Fund The Women's Golf Program | 2023 |
| Capuchin Soup Kitchen | $10,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Provide Food And Clothing To The Poor. | 2023 |
| Catholic Charities Of Southeast Michigan | $10,000 | Clinton Twp, MI, US | To Provide People With Food, Place Foster Children With Families And Support Individuals Overcoming Addiction | 2023 |
| Detroit Catholic Central High School | $50,000 | Novi, MI, US | Snyder Family Scholarship Fund | 2023 |
| Forgotten Harvest | $10,000 | Oak Park, MI, US | Provide Food To Food-insecure Families In The Metro Detroit Area | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Rouge | $15,000 | Plymouth, MI, US | To Restore, Protect And Enhance The Rouge River Watershed. | 2023 |
| Gleaners Community Food Bank Of Southeastern Michigan | $10,000 | Detroit, MI, US | To Achieve A Healthy, Hunger-free Community By Empowering The People We Serve Through Education And Advocacy | 2023 |
| Living & Learning Enrichment Center | $2,500 | Northville, MI, US | Providing Support To Individuals With Autisim. | 2023 |
| Masonry Foundation | $10,000 | Algonquin, IL, US | To Advance The Masonry Industry Through Education, Research And Training. | 2023 |
| Masonry Institute Of Michigan | $25,000 | Southfield, MI, US | To Fund Masonry Scholarships | 2023 |
| Michigan Environmental Council | $2,000 | Lansing, MI, US | Develop Innovative Environmental Policy Ideas And Communicate Them To Key Audiences In A Compelling Fashion. | 2023 |
| New Mexico State University | $25,000 | Las Cruces, NM, US | Establishment Of The Block Foundation Endowed Scholarship For Mba Students | 2023 |
| Northville Civic Concern | $7,500 | Northville, MI, US | To Provide Food And Sundries For Needy Families | 2023 |
| Our Lady Of Victory | $7,500 | Northville, MI, US | To Support A Family In Need/tuition Assisstance | 2023 |
| Plymouth Pollinators | $3,000 | Plymouth, MI, US | To Add Garden Spaces To Local Cities And Residential Landscapes. | 2023 |
| St Lasalle Auxiliary Christian Brothers | $10,000 | Covington, LA, US | Provide A Rich And Transformative Educational Experience. | 2023 |
| Susan G Komen For The Cure | $5,000 | Southfield, MI, US | Provides Advocacy And Resources For Breast Cancer Patients. | 2023 |
| The Arc Livingston | $5,000 | Brighton, MI, US | To Promote And Protect The Human Rights Of People With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities. | 2023 |
| The Lennon Center | $10,000 | Dearborn Heights, MI, US | Provide Enrichment, Non-judgmental Advice, Education Counseling And Material Assistance Before During And After Pregnancy. | 2023 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Breast Cancer Research | 2023 |
| Lymphoma Research Foundation | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Non-hodgkin's Lymphoma Research | 2023 |
| Kidney Cancer Association | $8,000 | Houston, TX, US | Kidney Cancer Research | 2023 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation | $2,500 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Prostate Cancer Research | 2023 |
| Colorectal Cancer Alliance | $8,000 | Washington, DC, US | Colon Cancer Research | 2023 |
| Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries | $2,500 | Detroit, MI, US | Find Permanent Solutions For The Disadvantaged | 2023 |
| Covenant House | $2,500 | Detroit, MI, US | To Serve Youth Facing Abuse, Homelessness And Trafficking | 2023 |
| The Children's Center Of Detroit | $5,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Providing Clinical, Behavioral And Academic Support As Well As Emergency Crisis Care | 2023 |
| Albion College | $5,000 | Albion, MI, US | To Fund The Women's Golf Program | 2023 |
| Alternatives For Girls | $20,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Promote The Health, Safety, And Support Of Homeless And High-risk Girls And Young Women | 2023 |
| Aquinas College | $5,000 | E Grand Rapids, MI, US | To Fund The Women's Golf Program | 2023 |
| Capuchin Soup Kitchen | $10,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Provide Food And Clothing To The Poor. | 2023 |
| Catholic Charities Of Southeast Michigan | $10,000 | Clinton Twp, MI, US | To Provide People With Food, Place Foster Children With Families And Support Individuals Overcoming Addiction | 2023 |
| Detroit Catholic Central High School | $50,000 | Novi, MI, US | Snyder Family Scholarship Fund | 2023 |
| Forgotten Harvest | $10,000 | Oak Park, MI, US | Provide Food To Food-insecure Families In The Metro Detroit Area | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Rouge | $15,000 | Plymouth, MI, US | To Restore, Protect And Enhance The Rouge River Watershed. | 2023 |
| Gleaners Community Food Bank Of Southeastern Michigan | $10,000 | Detroit, MI, US | To Achieve A Healthy, Hunger-free Community By Empowering The People We Serve Through Education And Advocacy | 2023 |
| Living & Learning Enrichment Center | $2,500 | Northville, MI, US | Providing Support To Individuals With Autisim. | 2023 |
| Masonry Foundation | $10,000 | Algonquin, IL, US | To Advance The Masonry Industry Through Education, Research And Training. | 2023 |
| Masonry Institute Of Michigan | $25,000 | Southfield, MI, US | To Fund Masonry Scholarships | 2023 |
| Michigan Environmental Council | $2,000 | Lansing, MI, US | Develop Innovative Environmental Policy Ideas And Communicate Them To Key Audiences In A Compelling Fashion. | 2023 |
| New Mexico State University | $25,000 | Las Cruces, NM, US | Establishment Of The Block Foundation Endowed Scholarship For Mba Students | 2023 |
| Northville Civic Concern | $7,500 | Northville, MI, US | To Provide Food And Sundries For Needy Families | 2023 |
| Our Lady Of Victory | $7,500 | Northville, MI, US | To Support A Family In Need/tuition Assisstance | 2023 |
| Plymouth Pollinators | $3,000 | Plymouth, MI, US | To Add Garden Spaces To Local Cities And Residential Landscapes. | 2023 |
| St Lasalle Auxiliary Christian Brothers | $10,000 | Covington, LA, US | Provide A Rich And Transformative Educational Experience. | 2023 |
| Susan G Komen For The Cure | $5,000 | Southfield, MI, US | Provides Advocacy And Resources For Breast Cancer Patients. | 2023 |
| The Arc Livingston | $5,000 | Brighton, MI, US | To Promote And Protect The Human Rights Of People With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities. | 2023 |
| The Lennon Center | $10,000 | Dearborn Heights, MI, US | Provide Enrichment, Non-judgmental Advice, Education Counseling And Material Assistance Before During And After Pregnancy. | 2023 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Breast Cancer Research | 2023 |
| Lymphoma Research Foundation | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Non-hodgkin's Lymphoma Research | 2023 |
| Kidney Cancer Association | $8,000 | Houston, TX, US | Kidney Cancer Research | 2023 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation | $2,500 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Prostate Cancer Research | 2023 |
| Colorectal Cancer Alliance | $8,000 | Washington, DC, US | Colon Cancer Research | 2023 |
| Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries | $2,500 | Detroit, MI, US | Find Permanent Solutions For The Disadvantaged | 2023 |
| Covenant House | $2,500 | Detroit, MI, US | To Serve Youth Facing Abuse, Homelessness And Trafficking | 2023 |
| The Children's Center Of Detroit | $5,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Providing Clinical, Behavioral And Academic Support As Well As Emergency Crisis Care | 2023 |
| Alternatives For Girls | $20,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Promote The Health, Safety, And Support Of Homeless And High-risk Girls And Young Women | 2022 |
| American Cancer Society Of Michigan | $7,500 | Southfield, MI, US | Funding Cancer Research And Supporting Patients | 2022 |
| Capuchin Soup Kitchen | $10,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Provide Food And Clothing To The Poor. | 2022 |
| Catholic Charities Of Southeast Michigan | $10,000 | Clinton Twp, MI, US | To Provide People With Food, Place Foster Children With Families And Support Individuals Overcoming Addiction | 2022 |
| Detroit Catholic Central High School | $50,000 | Novi, MI, US | Snyder Family Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Forgotten Harvest | $10,000 | Oak Park, MI, US | Provide Food To Food-insecure Families In The Metro Detroit Area | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Rouge | $10,000 | Plymouth, MI, US | To Restore, Protect And Enchane The Rouge River Watershed. | 2022 |
| Gleaners Community Food Bank Of Southeastern Michigan | $10,000 | Detroit, MI, US | To Acheive A Healthy, Hunger-free Community By Empowering The People We Serve Through Education And Advocacy | 2022 |
| St Lasalle Auxiliary Christian Brothers | $10,000 | Covington, LA, US | Provide A Rich And Transformative Educational Experience. | 2022 |
| Living & Learning Enrichment Center | $5,000 | Northville, MI, US | Providing Support To Individuals With Autisim. | 2022 |
| Masonry Foundation | $10,000 | Algonquin, IL, US | To Advance The Masonry Industry Through Education, Research And Training. | 2022 |
| Masonry Institute Of Michigan | $40,000 | Southfield, MI, US | To Fund Masonry Scholarships | 2022 |
| New Mexico State University | $25,000 | Las Cruces, NM, US | Establishment Of The Block Foundation Endowed Scholarship For Mba Students | 2022 |
| Northville Civic Concern | $5,000 | Northville, MI, US | To Provide Food And Sundries For Needy Families | 2022 |
| Our Lady Of Victory | $10,000 | Northville, MI, US | To Support A Family In Need/tuition Assisstance | 2022 |
| Susan G Komen For The Cure | $5,000 | Southfield, MI, US | Provides Advocacy And Resources For Breast Cancer Patients. | 2022 |
| The Arc Livingston | $5,000 | Brighton, MI, US | To Promote And Protect The Human Rights Of People With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities. | 2022 |
| The Lennon Center | $10,000 | Dearborn Heights, MI, US | Provide Enrichment, Non-judgmental Advice, Education Counseling And Material Assistance Before During And After Pregnancy. | 2022 |
| Aquinas College | $5,000 | E Grand Rapids, MI, US | To Fund The Women's Golf Program | 2022 |
| Albion College | $5,000 | Albion, MI, US | To Fund The Women's Golf Program | 2022 |
| The Masonry Society | $37,500 | Longmont, CO, US | Educational, Scientific And Technical Society Dedicated To The Advancement Of Scientific, Engineering, Architectural And Construction Knowledge Of Masonry | 2022 |
| Michigan Environmental Council | $1,000 | Lansing, MI, US | Develop Innovative Environmental Policy Ideas And Communicate Them To Key Audiences In A Compelling Fashion. | 2022 |
| Plymouth Pollinators | $1,000 | Plymouth, MI, US | To Add Garden Spaces To Local Cities And Residential Landscapes. | 2022 |
| Dbt Liehan Board Of Certification | $2,000 | Seattle, WA, US | To Provide To The Public A Source That Clearly Identifies Providers And Programs That Reliably Offer Dbt | 2022 |
| Alternatives For Girls | $20,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Promote The Health, Safety, And Support Of Homeless And High-risk Girls And Young Women | 2022 |
| American Cancer Society Of Michigan | $7,500 | Southfield, MI, US | Funding Cancer Research And Supporting Patients | 2022 |
| Capuchin Soup Kitchen | $10,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Provide Food And Clothing To The Poor. | 2022 |
| Catholic Charities Of Southeast Michigan | $10,000 | Clinton Twp, MI, US | To Provide People With Food, Place Foster Children With Families And Support Individuals Overcoming Addiction | 2022 |
| Detroit Catholic Central High School | $50,000 | Novi, MI, US | Snyder Family Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Forgotten Harvest | $10,000 | Oak Park, MI, US | Provide Food To Food-insecure Families In The Metro Detroit Area | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Rouge | $10,000 | Plymouth, MI, US | To Restore, Protect And Enchane The Rouge River Watershed. | 2022 |
| Gleaners Community Food Bank Of Southeastern Michigan | $10,000 | Detroit, MI, US | To Acheive A Healthy, Hunger-free Community By Empowering The People We Serve Through Education And Advocacy | 2022 |
| St Lasalle Auxiliary Christian Brothers | $10,000 | Covington, LA, US | Provide A Rich And Transformative Educational Experience. | 2022 |
| Living & Learning Enrichment Center | $5,000 | Northville, MI, US | Providing Support To Individuals With Autisim. | 2022 |
| Masonry Foundation | $10,000 | Algonquin, IL, US | To Advance The Masonry Industry Through Education, Research And Training. | 2022 |
| Masonry Institute Of Michigan | $40,000 | Southfield, MI, US | To Fund Masonry Scholarships | 2022 |
| New Mexico State University | $25,000 | Las Cruces, NM, US | Establishment Of The Block Foundation Endowed Scholarship For Mba Students | 2022 |
| Northville Civic Concern | $5,000 | Northville, MI, US | To Provide Food And Sundries For Needy Families | 2022 |
| Our Lady Of Victory | $10,000 | Northville, MI, US | To Support A Family In Need/tuition Assisstance | 2022 |
| Susan G Komen For The Cure | $5,000 | Southfield, MI, US | Provides Advocacy And Resources For Breast Cancer Patients. | 2022 |
| The Arc Livingston | $5,000 | Brighton, MI, US | To Promote And Protect The Human Rights Of People With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities. | 2022 |
| The Lennon Center | $10,000 | Dearborn Heights, MI, US | Provide Enrichment, Non-judgmental Advice, Education Counseling And Material Assistance Before During And After Pregnancy. | 2022 |
| Aquinas College | $5,000 | E Grand Rapids, MI, US | To Fund The Women's Golf Program | 2022 |
| Albion College | $5,000 | Albion, MI, US | To Fund The Women's Golf Program | 2022 |
| The Masonry Society | $37,500 | Longmont, CO, US | Educational, Scientific And Technical Society Dedicated To The Advancement Of Scientific, Engineering, Architectural And Construction Knowledge Of Masonry | 2022 |
| Michigan Environmental Council | $1,000 | Lansing, MI, US | Develop Innovative Environmental Policy Ideas And Communicate Them To Key Audiences In A Compelling Fashion. | 2022 |
| Plymouth Pollinators | $1,000 | Plymouth, MI, US | To Add Garden Spaces To Local Cities And Residential Landscapes. | 2022 |
| Dbt Liehan Board Of Certification | $2,000 | Seattle, WA, US | To Provide To The Public A Source That Clearly Identifies Providers And Programs That Reliably Offer Dbt | 2022 |
| Alternatives For Girls | $20,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Promote The Health, Safety, And Support Of Homeless And High-risk Girls And Young Women | 2022 |
| American Cancer Society Of Michigan | $7,500 | Southfield, MI, US | Funding Cancer Research And Supporting Patients | 2022 |
| Capuchin Soup Kitchen | $10,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Provide Food And Clothing To The Poor. | 2022 |
| Catholic Charities Of Southeast Michigan | $10,000 | Clinton Twp, MI, US | To Provide People With Food, Place Foster Children With Families And Support Individuals Overcoming Addiction | 2022 |
| Detroit Catholic Central High School | $50,000 | Novi, MI, US | Snyder Family Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Forgotten Harvest | $10,000 | Oak Park, MI, US | Provide Food To Food-insecure Families In The Metro Detroit Area | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Rouge | $10,000 | Plymouth, MI, US | To Restore, Protect And Enchane The Rouge River Watershed. | 2022 |
| Gleaners Community Food Bank Of Southeastern Michigan | $10,000 | Detroit, MI, US | To Acheive A Healthy, Hunger-free Community By Empowering The People We Serve Through Education And Advocacy | 2022 |
| St Lasalle Auxiliary Christian Brothers | $10,000 | Covington, LA, US | Provide A Rich And Transformative Educational Experience. | 2022 |
| Living & Learning Enrichment Center | $5,000 | Northville, MI, US | Providing Support To Individuals With Autisim. | 2022 |
| Masonry Foundation | $10,000 | Algonquin, IL, US | To Advance The Masonry Industry Through Education, Research And Training. | 2022 |
| Masonry Institute Of Michigan | $40,000 | Southfield, MI, US | To Fund Masonry Scholarships | 2022 |
| New Mexico State University | $25,000 | Las Cruces, NM, US | Establishment Of The Block Foundation Endowed Scholarship For Mba Students | 2022 |
| Northville Civic Concern | $5,000 | Northville, MI, US | To Provide Food And Sundries For Needy Families | 2022 |
| Our Lady Of Victory | $10,000 | Northville, MI, US | To Support A Family In Need/tuition Assisstance | 2022 |
| Susan G Komen For The Cure | $5,000 | Southfield, MI, US | Provides Advocacy And Resources For Breast Cancer Patients. | 2022 |
| The Arc Livingston | $5,000 | Brighton, MI, US | To Promote And Protect The Human Rights Of People With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities. | 2022 |
| The Lennon Center | $10,000 | Dearborn Heights, MI, US | Provide Enrichment, Non-judgmental Advice, Education Counseling And Material Assistance Before During And After Pregnancy. | 2022 |
| Aquinas College | $5,000 | E Grand Rapids, MI, US | To Fund The Women's Golf Program | 2022 |
| Albion College | $5,000 | Albion, MI, US | To Fund The Women's Golf Program | 2022 |
| The Masonry Society | $37,500 | Longmont, CO, US | Educational, Scientific And Technical Society Dedicated To The Advancement Of Scientific, Engineering, Architectural And Construction Knowledge Of Masonry | 2022 |
| Michigan Environmental Council | $1,000 | Lansing, MI, US | Develop Innovative Environmental Policy Ideas And Communicate Them To Key Audiences In A Compelling Fashion. | 2022 |
| Plymouth Pollinators | $1,000 | Plymouth, MI, US | To Add Garden Spaces To Local Cities And Residential Landscapes. | 2022 |
| Dbt Liehan Board Of Certification | $2,000 | Seattle, WA, US | To Provide To The Public A Source That Clearly Identifies Providers And Programs That Reliably Offer Dbt | 2022 |
| Alternatives For Girls | $15,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Promote The Health, Safety, And Support Of Homeless And High-risk Girls And Young Women | 2021 |
| Capuchin Soup Kitchen | $7,500 | Detroit, MI, US | Provide Food And Clothing To The Poor. | 2021 |
| Catholic Charities Of Southeast Michigan | $7,500 | Clinton Twp, MI, US | To Provide People With Food, Place Foster Children With Families And Support Individuals Overcoming Addiction | 2021 |
| Detroit Catholic Central High School | $25,000 | Novi, MI, US | Snyder Family Scholarship Fund | 2021 |
| Friends Of The Rouge | $11,500 | Plymouth, MI, US | To Restore, Protect And Enchane The Rouge River Watershed. | 2021 |
| Gleaners Community Food Bank Of Southeastern Michigan | $7,500 | Detroit, MI, US | To Acheive A Healthy, Hunger-free Community By Empowering The People We Serve Through Education And Advocacy | 2021 |
| Lasalle Volunteers | $12,500 | Washington, DC, US | Recruiting And Screening Of Future Lasallian Volunteers, Initial Formation Of New Lasallian Volunteers, Ongoing Formation And Support Of Current Lasallian Volunteers | 2021 |
| Living & Learning Enrichment Center | $5,000 | Northville, MI, US | Providing Support To Individuals With Autisim. | 2021 |
| Masonry Foundation | $25,000 | Algonquin, IL, US | To Advance The Masonry Industry Through Education, Research And Training. | 2021 |
| Masonry Institute Of Michigan | $40,000 | Southfield, MI, US | Promotion And Advancement Of The Masonry Industry And To Fund Part Of The Executive Director/structural Engineer Search And Training Initiative. | 2021 |
| New Mexico State University | $25,000 | Las Cruces, NM, US | Establishment Of The Block Foundation Endowed Scholarship For Mba Students | 2021 |
| Northville Civic Concern | $5,000 | Northville, MI, US | To Provide Food And Sundries For Needy Families | 2021 |
| Our Lady Of Victory | $7,500 | Northville, MI, US | To Support A Family In Need/tuition Assisstance | 2021 |
| The Arc Livingston | $5,000 | Brighton, MI, US | To Promote And Protect The Human Rights Of People With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities. | 2021 |
| American Cancer Society Of Michigan | $7,500 | Southfield, MI, US | Funding Cancer Research And Supporting Patients | 2021 |
| Forgotten Harvest | $7,500 | Oak Park, MI, US | Provide Food To Food-insecure Families In The Metro Detroit Area | 2021 |
| The Lennon Center | $2,500 | Dearborn Heights, MI, US | Provide Enrichment, Non-judgmental Advice, Education Counseling And Material Assistance Before During And After Pregnancy. | 2021 |
| Susan G Komen For The Cure | $2,500 | Southfield, MI, US | Provides Advocacy And Resources For Breast Cancer Patients. | 2021 |
| Detroit Catholic Central High School | $75,000 | Novi, MI, US | Snyder Family Scholarship Fund | 2020 |
| Friends Of The Rouge | $7,000 | Plymouth, MI, US | To Restore, Protect And Enchane The Rouge River Watershed. | 2020 |
| Lasalle Volunteers | $12,500 | Washington, DC, US | Recruiting And Screening Of Future Lasallian Volunteers, Initial Formation Of New Lasallian Volunteers, Ongoing Formation And Support Of Current Lasallian Volunteers | 2020 |
| Masonry Institute Of Michigan | $125,000 | Southfield, MI, US | Promotion And Advancement Of The Masonry Industry And To Fund Part Of The Executive Director/structural Engineer Search And Training Initiative. | 2020 |
| New Mexico State University | $25,000 | Las Cruces, NM, US | Establishment Of The Block Foundation Endowed Scholarship For Mba Students | 2020 |
| Northville Civic Concern | $5,000 | Northville, MI, US | Donation Of Food And Sundries For Needy Families | 2020 |
| Our Lady Of Victory | $7,500 | Northville, MI, US | To Support A Family In Need/tuition Assisstance | 2020 |
| Masonry Foundation | $25,000 | Algonquin, IL, US | To Advance The Masonry Industry Through Education, Research And Training. | 2020 |
| Alternatives For Girls | $12,500 | Detroit, MI, US | Promote The Health, Safety, And Support Of Homeless And High-risk Girls And Young Women | 2020 |
| Gleaners Community Food Bank Of Southeastern Michigan | $5,000 | Detroit, MI, US | To Acheive A Healthy, Hunger-free Community By Empowering The People We Serve Through Education And Advocacy | 2020 |
| Capuchin Soup Kitchen | $5,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Provide Food And Clothing To The Poor. | 2020 |
| The Arc Livingston | $5,000 | Brighton, MI, US | To Promote And Protect The Human Rights Of People With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities. | 2020 |
| Catholic Charities Of Southeast Michigan | $2,500 | Clinton Twp, MI, US | To Provide People With Food, Place Foster Children With Families And Support Individuals Overcoming Addiction | 2020 |
| Living & Learning Enrichment Center | $10,000 | Northville, MI, US | Providing Support To Individuals With Autisim. | 2020 |
| Alternatives For Girls | $12,500 | Detroit, MI, US | Promote The Health, Safety, And Support Of Homeless And High-risk Girls And Young Women | 2019 |
| Detroit Catholic Central High School | $50,000 | Novi, MI, US | Snyder Family Scholarship Fund | 2019 |
| Lasallian Volunteers | $22,500 | Washington, DC, US | Recruiting And Screening Of Future Lasallian Volunteers, Initial Formation Of New Lasallian Volunteers, Ongoing Formation And Support Of Current Lasallian Volunteers | 2019 |
| Michigan Institute Of Masonry | $75,000 | Southfield, MI, US | Promotion And Advancement Of The Masonry Industry And To Fund Part Of The Executive Director/structural Engineer Search And Training Initiative. | 2019 |
| New Mexico State University | $25,000 | Las Cruces, NM, US | Establishment Of The Block Foundation Endowed Scholarship For Mba Students | 2019 |
| Northville Civic Concern | $5,000 | Northville, MI, US | Donation Of Food And Sundries For Needy Families | 2019 |
| Our Lady Of Victory | $7,500 | Northville, MI, US | To Support A Family In Need/tuition Assisstance | 2019 |
| Friends Of The Rouge | $7,000 | Plymouth, MI, US | To Restore, Protect And Enchane The Rouge River Watershed. | 2019 |
| The National Wwii Museum | $1,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | To Educate On And Preserve The Story Of The American Experience In Wwii | 2019 |
| Alternatives For Girls | $5,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Promote The Health, Safety, And Support Of Homeless And High-risk Girls And Young Women | 2018 |
| Detroit Catholic Central High School | $25,000 | Novi, MI, US | Snyder Family Scholarship Fund | 2018 |
| Lasallian Volunteers | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Recruiting And Screeening Of Future Lasallian Volunteers, Initial Formation Of New Lasallian Volunteers, Ongoing Formation And Support Of Current Lasallian Volunteers | 2018 |
| New Mexico State University | $25,000 | Las Cruces, NM, US | Establishment Of The Block Foundation Endowed Scholarship For Mba Students | 2018 |
| Northville Civic Concern | $2,500 | Northville, MI, US | Donation Of Food And Sundries For Needy Families | 2018 |
| Our Lady Of Victory | $5,000 | Northville, MI, US | To Support A Family In Need | 2018 |
| Michigan Institute Of Masonry | $29,333 | Southfield, MI, US | Promotion And Advancement Of The Masonry Industry | 2018 |
| Alternatives For Girls | $5,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Promote The Health, Safety, And Support Of Homeless And High-risk Girls And Young Womenpromote The Health, Safety And Support Of Homeless And High-risk Girls And Young Women | 2017 |
| Detroit Catholic Central High School | $25,000 | Novi, MI, US | Snyder Family Scholarship Fund | 2017 |
| Lasallian Volunteers | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Recruiting And Screeening Of Future Lasallian Volunteers, Initial Formation Of New Lasallian Volunteers, Ongoing Formation And Support Of Current Lasallian Volunteers | 2017 |
| New Mexico State University | $25,000 | Las Cruces, NM, US | Establishment Of The Block Foundation Endowed Scholarship For Mba Students | 2017 |
| Northville Civic Concern | $2,500 | Northville, MI, US | Donation Of Food And Sundries For Needy Families | 2017 |
| Cathedral High School | $25,000 | El Paso, TX, US | Alumni Association Scholarship Fund | 2017 |
| Our Lady Of Victory | $5,000 | Northville, MI, US | To Support A Family In Need | 2017 |
| Santa Fe Institute For Spirituality | $10,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Support The Mission Of The Catholic Church Through The Institute For Spiritualitysupport The Mission Of The Catholic Church Through The Institute For Spirituality | 2017 |
| Our Lady Of Victory | $5,000 | Northville, MI, US | To Support A Family In Need | 2016 |
| Lasallian Volunteers | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Recruiting And Screeening Of Future Lasallian Volunteers, Initial Formation Of New Lasallian Volunteers, Ongoing Formation And Support Of Current Lasallian Volunteers | 2016 |
| Northville Civic Concern | $2,500 | Northville, MI, US | Donation Of Food And Sundries For Needy Families | 2016 |
| Alternatives For Girls | $500 | Detroit, MI, US | Promote The Health, Safety, And Support Of Homeless And High-risk Girls And Young Womenpromote The Health, Safety And Support Of Homeless And High-risk Girls And Young Women | 2016 |
| Oakcreek Watershed Council | $500 | Sedona, AZ, US | Protect The Environment Of The Oak Creek Watershed Council | 2016 |
| Detroit Catholic Central High School | $25,000 | Novi, MI, US | Snyder Family Scholarship Fund | 2016 |
| New Mexico State University | $25,000 | Las Cruces, NM, US | Establishment Of The Block Foundation Endowed Scholarship For Mba Students | 2016 |
| Santa Fe Institute For Spirituality | $10,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Support The Mission Of The Catholic Church Through The Institute For Spiritualitysupport The Mission Of The Catholic Church Through The Institute For Spirituality | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for The Block Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 20-5848397 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 508 GARDNER ST Northville, MI 48167-1644 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Block Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President/ Treasurer | Jeffrey T Snyder |
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| Secretary | Theresa A Snyder |
| Board Member | Marie T Mccormick |
| Board Member | Susan E Young |
Forms 990-PF
IRS Form 990-PF filings provide comprehensive financial information, grant details, and operational data. These documents are essential resources for understanding foundation capacity, giving patterns, and strategic priorities.
Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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