Bill Block Foundation
The Bill Block Foundation is a private foundation based in Hillsboro, Oregon. In 2024, it reported 41 grants totaling $1.3 million to charitable organizations, including animal welfare, health care, and organizations serving veterans and military families.
Bill Block Foundation at a glance
In short: Bill Block Foundation gave $1.3M across 41 grants in 2024 (avg $32K), top state Oregon. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,300,000
- +584.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 41
- +86.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $31,707
- +267.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $38,913,045
- +1083.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oregon (37% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Bill Block Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3343 Ne 12Th Avenue, Hillsboro, OR 97124
Phone: (503) 430-1873
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bill Block Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Oregon Humane Society ($75K). Together the top 10 received $550K.
Grant Size Distribution
104 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 90 grants of 104 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states. Oregon accounted for 37%, Arizona 18%, California 12%, Hawaii 8%, and New York 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
Cities
How Bill Block Foundation gives
- 51% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 1633% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $75K (2020) to $1.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 41 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon Humane Society Portland, OR | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children Portland, OR | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital Memphis, TN | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Humane Society of Southern Arizona Tucson, AZ | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind San Rafael, CA | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| NW Medical Foundation of Tillamook Tillamook, OR | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Ronald McDonald Charities of S Ariz Tucson, AZ | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers Staten Island, NY | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Friends of Pima Animal Care Center Tucson, AZ | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Blue Angels Foundation Pensacola, FL | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $38,913,045 | $37,039,688 | $1,414,510 | $1,300,000 | 41 | $1,302,565 | $3,466,482 | $1,279,585 |
| 2023 | $3,289,067 | $98,603 | $201,859 | $190,000 | 22 | $192,490 | $93,849 | $190,131 |
| 2022 | $3,391,471 | $118,847 | $186,415 | $175,000 | 20 | $177,392 | $110,370 | $193,352 |
| 2021 | $3,456,915 | $222,138 | $130,500 | $75,000 | 11 | $77,780 | $213,669 | $202,427 |
| 2020 | $3,364,865 | $2,182,760 | $82,255 | $75,000 | 10 | — | $2,174,488 | $64,924 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bill Block Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.3M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own missions cover a range of services. The Oregon Humane Society describes its work as creating a more humane society for animals; the Humane Society of Southern Arizona says it serves pets and the people who love them. Guide Dogs for the Blind describes its mission as creating partnerships among people, dogs, and communities.
Other 2024 recipients include health care organizations and groups serving military personnel, veterans, and their families. Fisher House Foundation, for example, says it provides financial assistance to service members, veterans, and families, and supports facilities for families visiting military personnel.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 41 grants totaling $1,300,000. Awards ranged from $5,000 to $75,000, with a median grant of $25,000. The largest grants included $75,000 each to Oregon Humane Society and Shriners Hospital for Children in Portland. Other notable grants of $50,000 went to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Humane Society of Southern Arizona, Guide Dogs for the Blind, Friends of Pima Animal Care Center, Blue Angels Foundation, and Fisher House Foundation. These grants were listed as unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Laurie Block as president, Mike Hart as vice president, Gretchen Henke as secretary, and Nelson Rutherford as a board member.
Bill Block Foundation is led by Laurie Block, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Laurie Block
President
Secretary Treasurer → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mike Hart
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nelson Rutherford
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gretchen Henke
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ernest W. Block Jr. (2020–2023) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Bill Block Foundation
How much does Bill Block Foundation give each year?
Bill Block Foundation gave $1.3M across 41 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $190K across 22 grants.
What is Bill Block Foundation's typical grant size?
Bill Block Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $31,707, across 41 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bill Block Foundation give grants?
Bill Block Foundation's top state is Oregon, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Arizona (18%) and California (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tillamook, OR (8 grants), Portland, OR (5 grants) and Tucson, AZ (5 grants).
Does Bill Block Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Bill Block Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (41 of 41) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Bill Block Foundation's largest grantees?
Bill Block Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Oregon Humane Society ($75,000), Shriners Hospital for Children ($75,000) and St Jude Children's Hospital ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bill Block Foundation?
Bill Block Foundation reported $38.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bill Block Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own missions cover a range of services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bill Block Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bill Block Foundation's EIN?
Bill Block Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1241377. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Bill Block Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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