Block Family Foundation
The Block Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Niles, Illinois. It operates as a company-sponsored foundation, with support from Block Electric. The foundation was established in 1991 and functions as a 501(c)(3) exempt private foundation.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$88K
-2.9% YoY
Grant Count
24
-14.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
+13.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports organizations involved with:
- Higher education
- Medical education
- Health
- Cancer
- Human services
Grantmaking
The foundation made 16 grants in 2023. Notable recent grants include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily operates in Illinois, with a base in the Chicago metropolitan area (Niles).
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 31, 2023:
- Total Assets: $2,011,550
- Total Revenues: $62,942
- Total Expenses: $93,919
- Investment Income and Dividends: $62,942
Revenue Sources
The foundation's revenue is derived entirely from investment income and dividends, with no contributions or grants received during 2023.
Staffing
The foundation operates with no employees on staff.
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| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
94 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN G BLOCK | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| MICHAEL BLOCK | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| SCOTT BLOCK | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
Contact Information
- Address: 7107 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles, IL 60714-4424
- Telephone: 847-647-4030
- EIN: 36-3811476
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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