Block Family Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 36-3811476

Foundation Overview

Based in Niles, IL, Block Family Foundation has awarded 227 grants totaling $1,031,273 to organizations in Illinois, Iowa and 16 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $100 to $152,740, with a median award of $1,630.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$1,031,273
Total Assets
$3,652,242
Median Grant (all grants)
$1,630

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
24
Median Grant
$2,500
% Median Grant Growth
+130% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 25%

6 of 24 recipients (25%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
Illinois

81% of all grants are concentrated in Illinois, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Chicago (39%), New Lenox (7%), Bolingbrook (7%).

Funding Trajectory
-42%

Declining funding trend with 42% decrease over 8 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.

Program Areas
General Purposes

Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Block Family 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
Chicago Sports Summit Foundation $15,000 Westchester, IL, US For Operations 2024
Xavier University $2,500 Cincinnati, OH, US For Operations 2024
American Heart Association $9,075 Boone, IA, US For Operations 2024
Boys & Girls Club Of Chicago $1,000 Chicago, IL, US For Operations 2024
Children's Healing Center $790 Grand Rapids, MI, US For Operations 2024
Evans Scholars Foundation $7,132 Glenview, IL, US For Operations 2024
St Mary's Catholic Church $500 Minooka, IL, US For Operations 2024
Families Of Faith Ministries $500 Channahon, IL, US For Operations 2024
Illinois State University $5,000 Normal, IL, US For Operations 2024
Dollars Against Diabetes $1,000 Joliet, IL, US For Operations 2024
Marquette University $2,500 Milwaukee, WI, US For Operations 2024
Bishop Noll Institute $1,500 Munster, IN, US For Operations 2024
Morris Hospital Auxiliary $3,066 Morris, IL, US For Operations 2024
Seneca Grade School Foundation $125 Seneca, IL, US For Operations 2024
Silver Cross Foundation $3,600 New Lenox, IL, US For Operations 2024
Landmark Illinois $7,460 Chicago, IL, US For Operations 2024
Aurora University $5,000 Aurora, IL, US For Operations 2024
Joey's Angels $650 Buffalo Grove, IL, US For Operations 2024
Folds Of Honor $1,145 Owasso, OK, US For Operations 2024
University Of Alabama $2,500 Tuscaloosa, AL, US For Operations 2024
Reed Charitable Foundation $5,000 Chicago, IL, US For Operations 2024
La Rabida Children's Hospital $7,846 Chicago, IL, US For Operations 2024
University Of Illinois-urbana Champaign $2,500 Urbana, IL, US For Operations 2024
University Of Notre Dame $2,500 Notre Dame, IN, US For Operations 2024
Ascension Illinois Foundation $6,166 Bolingbrook, IL, US For Operations 2023
Aurora University $1,000 Aurora, IL, US For Operations 2023
Bishop Noll Institute $1,500 Munster, IN, US For Operations 2023
Dollars Against Diabetes $450 Joliet, IL, US For Operations 2023
Folds Of Honor $100 Owasso, OK, US For Operations 2023
Helping Hand Foundation $250 Manomet, MA, US For Operations 2023
Illinois State University $1,500 Normal, IL, US For Operations 2023
Joey's Angels $655 Buffalo Grove, IL, US For Operations 2023
La Grange Memorial Hospital Foundation $3,000 Lagrange, IL, US For Operations 2023
La Rabida Children's Hospital $3,200 Chicago, IL, US For Operations 2023
Landmark Illinois $7,690 Chicago, IL, US For Operations 2023
Loras College $750 Dubuque, IA, US For Operations 2023
Marquette University $1,000 Milwaukee, WI, US For Operations 2023
Midwest Health Foundation $1,360 Bolingbrook, IL, US For Operations 2023
Morris Hospital Auxiliary $3,276 Morris, IL, US For Operations 2023
National Museum Of Mexican Art $900 Chicago, IL, US For Operations 2023
Reed Charitable Foundation $5,000 Chicago, IL, US For Operations 2023
Rush University Medical Center $13,680 Chicago, IL, US For Operations 2023
Saint Xavier University $750 Chicago, IL, US For Operations 2023
Seneca Grade School Foundation $125 Seneca, IL, US For Operations 2023
Silver Cross Foundation $4,960 New Lenox, IL, US For Operations 2023
The Bear Foundation $25,000 Rolling Meadows, IL, US For Operations 2023
University Of Alabama $1,000 Tuscaloosa, AL, US For Operations 2023
University Of Health Sciences & Pharmacy Of St Louis $1,000 St Louis, MO, US For Operations 2023
University Of Illinois-urbana Champaign $3,000 Urbana, IL, US For Operations 2023
University Of Notre Dame $1,000 Notre Dame, IN, US For Operations 2023
University Of Pittsburgh $1,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US For Operations 2023
Valley View Education Foundation $1,175 Bolingbrook, IL, US For Operations 2023
American Cancer Society $5,040 Chicago, IL, US For Operations 2022
American Heart Association $10,650 Des Moines, IA, US For Operations 2022
Bishop Noll Institute $1,700 Munster, IN, US For Operations 2022
Childerguild $3,460 New Lenox, IL, US For Operations 2022
Dollars Against Diabetes $550 Joliet, IL, US For Operations 2022
Joey's Angels $1,175 Buffalo Grove, IL, US For Operations 2022
La Grange Memorial Hospital Foundation $3,000 Lagrange, IL, US For Operations 2022
La Rabida Children's Hospital $2,940 Chicago, IL, US For Operations 2022
Landmarks Illinois $7,590 Chicago, IL, US For Operations 2022
Midwest Health Foundation $1,360 Bolingbrook, IL, US For Operations 2022
Morris Hospital Auxiliary $2,160 Morris, IL, US For Operations 2022
Reed Charitable Foundation $5,000 Chicago, IL, US For Operations 2022
Rush University Medical Center $13,680 Chicago, IL, US For Operations 2022
Seneca Grade School Education Foundation $100 Seneca, IL, US For Operations 2022
Silver Cross Foundation $4,960 New Lenox, IL, US For Operations 2022
Valley View Educational Enrichment Foundation $1,060 Bolingbrook, IL, US For Operations 2022
American Cancer Society $5,040 Chicago, IL, US For Operations 2022
American Heart Association $10,650 Des Moines, IA, US For Operations 2022
Bishop Noll Institute $1,700 Munster, IN, US For Operations 2022
Childerguild $3,460 New Lenox, IL, US For Operations 2022
Dollars Against Diabetes $550 Joliet, IL, US For Operations 2022
Joey's Angels $1,175 Buffalo Grove, IL, US For Operations 2022
La Grange Memorial Hospital Foundation $3,000 Lagrange, IL, US For Operations 2022
La Rabida Children's Hospital $2,940 Chicago, IL, US For Operations 2022
Landmarks Illinois $7,590 Chicago, IL, US For Operations 2022
Midwest Health Foundation $1,360 Bolingbrook, IL, US For Operations 2022
Morris Hospital Auxiliary $2,160 Morris, IL, US For Operations 2022
Reed Charitable Foundation $5,000 Chicago, IL, US For Operations 2022
Rush University Medical Center $13,680 Chicago, IL, US For Operations 2022
Seneca Grade School Education Foundation $100 Seneca, IL, US For Operations 2022
Silver Cross Foundation $4,960 New Lenox, IL, US For Operations 2022
Valley View Educational Enrichment Foundation $1,060 Bolingbrook, IL, US For Operations 2022
American Cancer Society $5,040 Chicago, IL, US For Operations 2022
American Heart Association $10,650 Des Moines, IA, US For Operations 2022
Bishop Noll Institute $1,700 Munster, IN, US For Operations 2022
Childerguild $3,460 New Lenox, IL, US For Operations 2022
Dollars Against Diabetes $550 Joliet, IL, US For Operations 2022
Joey's Angels $1,175 Buffalo Grove, IL, US For Operations 2022
La Grange Memorial Hospital Foundation $3,000 Lagrange, IL, US For Operations 2022
La Rabida Children's Hospital $2,940 Chicago, IL, US For Operations 2022
Landmarks Illinois $7,590 Chicago, IL, US For Operations 2022
Midwest Health Foundation $1,360 Bolingbrook, IL, US For Operations 2022
Morris Hospital Auxiliary $2,160 Morris, IL, US For Operations 2022
Reed Charitable Foundation $5,000 Chicago, IL, US For Operations 2022
Rush University Medical Center $13,680 Chicago, IL, US For Operations 2022
Seneca Grade School Education Foundation $100 Seneca, IL, US For Operations 2022
Silver Cross Foundation $4,960 New Lenox, IL, US For Operations 2022
Valley View Educational Enrichment Foundation $1,060 Bolingbrook, IL, US For Operations 2022
American Cancer Society $5,010 Chicago, IL, US For Operations 2021
American Heart Association $9,601 Des Moines, IA, US For Operations 2021
Amita Health Foundation $1,360 Lisle, IL, US For Operations 2021
Bishop Noll Institute $1,700 Munster, IN, US For Operations 2021
Dollars Against Diabetes $550 Joliet, IL, US For Operations 2021
Habitat For Humanity Chicago $1,630 Chicago, IL, US For Operations 2021
Joey's Angels $1,080 Buffalo Grove, IL, US For Operations 2021
La Grange Memorial Hospital Foundation $1,000 Lagrange, IL, US For Operations 2021
La Rabida Children's Hospital $2,940 Chicago, IL, US For Operations 2021
Landmarks Illinois $10,000 Chicago, IL, US For Operations 2021
Morris Hospital Auxiliary $2,160 Morris, IL, US For Operations 2021
Rush University Medical Center $14,000 Chicago, IL, US For Operations 2021
Seneca Grade School Education Foundation $100 Seneca, IL, US For Operations 2021
Silver Cross Foundation $6,660 New Lenox, IL, US For Operations 2021
American Heart Association $10,000 Des Moines, IA, US For Operations 2020
Dollars Against Diabetes $850 Washington, DC, US For Operations 2020
Joey's Angels $700 Buffalo Grove, IL, US For Operations 2020
La Grange Memorial Hospital Foundation $1,000 Lagrange, IL, US For Operations 2020
La Rabida Children's Hospital $2,580 Chicago, IL, US For Operations 2020
Landmarks Illinois $8,010 Chicago, IL, US For Operations 2020
March Of Dimes $1,000 Chicago, IL, US For Operations 2020
Morris Hospital Auxiliary $2,500 Morris, IL, US For Operations 2020
National Fire Safety Council $250 Shorewood, IL, US For Operations 2020
Reed Charitable Foundation $15,000 Chicago, IL, US For Operations 2020
Rush University Medical Center $10,000 Chicago, IL, US For Operations 2020
Shoebox Project $1,000 Chicago, IL, US For Operations 2020
Alexian Brothers Foundation $900 Lisle, IL, US For Operations 2019
American Cancer Society $5,000 Chicago, IL, US For Operations 2019
American Heart Association $9,000 Des Moines, IA, US For Operations 2019
Bishop Noll Institute $1,700 Munster, IL, US For Operations 2019
Chicago Sports Summit Foundation $656 Oak Brook Terrace, IL, US For Operations 2019
Comer Children's Hospital $1,200 Chicago, IL, US For Operations 2019
Epstein Community Foundation $1,380 Chicago, IL, US For Operations 2019
Greater Chicago Food Depository $250 Chicago, IL, US For Operations 2019
Habitat For Humanity Chicago $5,000 Chicago, IL, US For Operations 2019
La Grange Memorial Hospital Foundation $7,364 Lagrange, IL, US For Operations 2019
La Rabida Children's Hospital $3,000 Chicago, IL, US For Operations 2019
Landmarks Illinois $3,400 Chicago, IL, US For Operations 2019
Leukemia Research Foundation - Joey's Angels $1,085 Buffalo Grove, IL, US For Operations 2019
March Of Dimes $1,000 Chicago, IL, US For Operations 2019
Mark-9 $500 Lisle, IL, US For Operations 2019
Morris Hospital Auxiliary $3,412 Morris, IL, US For Operations 2019
National Fire Safety Council $250 Shorewood, IL, US For Operations 2019
Romeoville High School $100 Romeoville, IL, US For Operations 2019
Romeoville Hs Athletic Booster Club $250 Romeoville, IL, US For Operations 2019
Rush University Medical Center $10,000 Chicago, IL, US For Operations 2019
Silver Cross Foundation $7,440 New Lenox, IL, US For Operations 2019
Spanish Community Center $625 Joliet, IL, US For Operations 2019
St Jude Children's Research Hospital $100 Memphis, TN, US For Operations 2019
The Reed Charitable Foundation $7,500 Chicago, IL, US For Operations 2019
The Salvation Army $450 Chicago, IL, US For Operations 2019
University Of Portland $50,000 Portland, OR, US For Operations 2019
Valley View Educational Enrichment Foundation $350 Bolingbrook, IL, US For Operations 2019
American Cancer Society $5,000 Oklahoma City, OK, US For Operations 2018
American Heart Association $100 Dallas, TX, US For Operations 2018
Bishop Noll Institute $1,500 Hammond, IN, US For Operations 2018
Bolingbrook Hospital Foundation $3,800 Bolingbrook, IL, US For Operations 2018
Cops $250 Shorewood, IL, US For Operations 2018
Childerguild $3,720 Joliet, IL, US For Operations 2018
Joey's Angels $1,175 Buffalo Grove, IL, US For Operations 2018
La Grange Memorial Hospital Foundation $17,904 Lagrange, IL, US For Operations 2018
La Rabida Children's Hospital $3,200 Chicago, IL, US For Operations 2018
Landmarks Illinois $5,060 Chicago, IL, US For Operations 2018
Little Company Of Mary Foundation $1,100 Evergreen Park, IL, US For Operations 2018
Mariest Redhawks Hockey $500 Chicago, IL, US For Operations 2018
Mercy Foundation Inc $1,500 Chicago, IL, US For Operations 2018
Morris Hospital Auxiliary $3,564 Morris, IL, US For Operations 2018
Polish Falcons Of America Nest 907 $160 Stickney, IL, US For Operations 2018
Reed Chartiable Foundation $7,500 Chicago, IL, US For Operations 2018
Reed Custer Eduation Association $500 Braidwood, IL, US For Operations 2018
Rhs Athletic Booster Club $750 Romeoville, IL, US For Operations 2018
Rush University Medical Center $10,000 Chicago, IL, US For Operations 2018
Silver Cross Foundation $3,720 New Lenox, IL, US For Operations 2018
Unit #1 Educational Foundation $380 Coal City, IL, US For Operations 2018
University Of Portland $50,000 Portland, OR, US For Operations 2018
Ara Parseghian Medical Foundation $250 Tucson, AZ, US For Operations 2018
Brad For Sheriff $100 Yorkville, IL, US For Operations 2018
Dollars Against Diabetes $510 Joliet, IL, US For Operations 2018
Habitat For Humanity Chicago $500 Chicago, IL, US For Operations 2018
Lpths Foundation $600 Lasalle, IL, US For Operations 2018
Northwestern Memorial Hospital $200 Chicago, IL, US For Operations 2018
Oak Forst Baseball Association $2,500 Oak Forest, IL, US For Operations 2018
Ort America $500 Northbrook, IL, US For Operations 2018
Police Athletic League Of Illinois $250 Oak Brook, IL, US For Operations 2018
Romeoville High School Foundation $100 Romeoville, IL, US For Operations 2018
School Of The Art Institute Chicago $3,900 Chicago, IL, US For Operations 2018
Spanish Community Center $500 Joliet, IL, US For Operations 2018
St Baldrick's Foundation $1,000 Monrovia, CA, US For Operations 2018
St Jude Children's Research Hospital $200 Chicago, IL, US For Operations 2018
Team Make A Difference $250 Morris, IL, US For Operations 2018
The Salvation Army $700 Chicago, IL, US For Operations 2018
The Shoebox Project $1,000 Toronto, ONTARIO, CA For Operations 2018
Valley View Educational Enrichment Foundation $350 Romeoville, IL, US For Operations 2018
American Cancer Society $5,000 Oklahoma City, OK, US For Operations 2017
American Heart Association $10,500 Dallas, TX, US For Operations 2017
Bishop Noll Institute $1,300 Hammond, IN, US For Operations 2017
Bolingbrook Hospital Foundation $3,800 Bolingbrook, IL, US For Operations 2017
Bulley And Andrews Charitable Foundation $600 Chicago, IL, US For Operations 2017
Cops $250 Shorewood, IL, US For Operations 2017
Cerebral Palsy Of Nw Indiana $700 Hobart, IN, US For Operations 2017
Childerguild $900 Joliet, IL, US For Operations 2017
Chinese Mutual Aid Association $1,050 Chicago, IL, US For Operations 2017
Comer Children's Hospital $1,700 Chicago, IL, US For Operations 2017
Ingalls Development Foundation $600 Harvey, IL, US For Operations 2017
Joey's Angels $1,175 Buffalo Grove, IL, US For Operations 2017
La Grange Memorial Hospital Foundation $4,386 Lagrange, IL, US For Operations 2017
La Rabida Children's Hospital $2,500 Chicago, IL, US For Operations 2017
Landmarks Illinois $3,450 Chicago, IL, US For Operations 2017
Little Company Of Mary Foundation $5,280 Evergreen Park, IL, US For Operations 2017
Mariest Redhawks Hockey $500 Chicago, IL, US For Operations 2017
Mercy Foundation Inc $9,580 Chicago, IL, US For Operations 2017
Morris Hospital Auxiliary $3,890 Morris, IL, US For Operations 2017
National Fire Safety Council Inc-troy Fire Dept $250 Shorewood, IL, US For Operations 2017
Polish Falcons Of America Nest 907 $385 Stickney, IL, US For Operations 2017
Reed Chartiable Foundation $12,500 Chicago, IL, US For Operations 2017
Reed Custer Eduation Association $250 Braidwood, IL, US For Operations 2017
Respiratory Health Association $100 Chicago, IL, US For Operations 2017
Rhs Athletic Booster Club $290 Romeoville, IL, US For Operations 2017
Rush University Medical Center $10,000 Chicago, IL, US For Operations 2017
Same Network $1,000 Chicago, IL, US For Operations 2017
Shirley Ryan Abilitylab $2,260 Chicago, IL, US For Operations 2017
Silver Cross Foundation $3,720 New Lenox, IL, US For Operations 2017
The Fisher Center For Alzheimers Research Foundation $200 New York, NY, US For Operations 2017
Turner Construction Company Foundation $1,000 Chicago, IL, US For Operations 2017
Unit #1 Educational Foundation $380 Coal City, IL, US For Operations 2017
University Of Portland $50,000 Portland, OR, US For Operations 2017
Various Charities $152,740 Niles, IL, US For Operations 2016

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Contact Information

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EIN 36-3811476
Website N/A
Address 7107 N MILWAUKEE AVE Niles, IL 60714-4424

Key People (3)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Block Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Director John G Block
Director Michael Block
Director Scott Block

Forms 990-PF

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  • 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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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.