Block-Leavitt Foundation
Block-Leavitt Foundation is a private foundation based in Seattle, Washington. It made 26 grants totaling $90,000 in 2024, supporting organizations including arts and cultural groups, food banks, legal services organizations, and community health and social-service providers.
Block-Leavitt Foundation at a glance
In short: Block-Leavitt Foundation gave $90K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $90,000
- +4400.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- +2500.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,462
- +73.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $1,217,937
- +14.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (91% 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 Block-Leavitt Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. There is no formal application form; contact Susan J. Leavitt. Awards are limited to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations.
- Review Cycle
- No submission deadlines.
- Deadline
- No submission deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Susan J Leavitt
Mailing address: 3002 Cascadia Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144
Phone: (206) 760-9038
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Block-Leavitt Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bright Spark ($10K). Together the top 10 received $59K.
Grant Size Distribution
122 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 122 grants of 122 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, 6% to recipients in Kentucky, 2% to recipients in New York, and 1% to recipients in Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
Cities
How Block-Leavitt Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−16%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 112% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2023) to $111K (2020). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $90K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bright Spark Renton, WA | General Support | $10,000 |
| RVFB (Rainier Valley Food Bank) Seattle, WA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Act Theatre Seattle, WA | General Support | $5,000 |
| KCTS (Kentucky Community & Technical College System Foundation Inc) Versailles, KY | General Support | $5,000 |
| NW Harvest Seattle, WA | General Support | $5,000 |
| SCT (Seattle Children's Theatre) Seattle, WA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Seatte Repertory Theatre Seattle, WA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Seattle Shakespeare Seattle, WA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Town Hall Association Seattle, WA | General Support | $5,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union of Washington Foundation Seattle, WA | General Support | $4,000 |
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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 | $1,217,937 | $147,163 | $91,777 | $90,000 | 26 | $90,000 | $145,386 | $80,112 |
| 2023 | $1,068,323 | $20,711 | $11,140 | $2,000 | 1 | $8,770 | $18,341 | $65,301 |
| 2022 | $1,058,830 | $118,477 | $87,672 | $82,750 | 31 | $82,750 | $36,458 | $63,820 |
| 2021 | $1,028,025 | $75,626 | $113,527 | $107,500 | 32 | $107,500 | $69,599 | $69,199 |
| 2020 | $1,065,926 | $200,327 | $117,401 | $111,250 | 32 | — | $40,074 | $53,284 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Block-Leavitt Foundation reported a distributable amount of $80K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in a range of areas. For example, Town Hall Association describes its work as fostering an engaged community through civic, arts, and educational programs. Columbia Legal Services says it advocates for laws advancing social, economic, and racial equity for people living in poverty. Asian Counseling and Referral Service describes its work as advancing the health, well-being, dignity, and empowerment of Asian and Pacific Islander communities and others experiencing disparities in health and human services.
Other 2024 grantees describe work that includes supporting civil legal organizations and access to justice, providing community-based health care, organizing and empowering Latino communities, and serving Jewish families, refugees, immigrants, and the broader community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 26 grants totaling $90,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median of $3,000. The largest awards included $10,000 each to Bright Spark and Rainier Valley Food Bank. Grants of $5,000 went to ACT Theatre, Kentucky Community & Technical College System Foundation, NW Harvest, Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Repertory Theatre, Seattle Shakespeare, and Town Hall Association. American Civil Liberties Union of Washington Foundation, Asian Counseling and Referral Service, and Columbia Legal Services each received $4,000.
The foundation made one grant totaling $2,000 in 2023 and 31 grants totaling $82,750 in 2022.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Susan J. Leavitt is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
Block-Leavitt Foundation is led by Susan J. Leavitt, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Susan J. Leavitt
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: William H. Block (2020–2023) — Trustee
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 Block-Leavitt Foundation
How much does Block-Leavitt Foundation give each year?
Block-Leavitt Foundation gave $90K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2K across 1 grant.
What is Block-Leavitt Foundation's typical grant size?
Block-Leavitt Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $3,462, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Block-Leavitt Foundation give grants?
Block-Leavitt Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kentucky (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (22 grants).
Does Block-Leavitt Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Block-Leavitt Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Block-Leavitt Foundation's largest grantees?
Block-Leavitt Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Bright Spark ($10,000), RVFB (Rainier Valley Food Bank) ($10,000) and Act Theatre ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Block-Leavitt Foundation?
Block-Leavitt Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $90K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $80K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Block-Leavitt Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in a range of areas. For example, Town Hall Association describes its work as fostering an engaged community through civic, arts, and educational programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Block-Leavitt Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Block-Leavitt Foundation's EIN?
Block-Leavitt Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-7160637. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Block-Leavitt 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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