George and June Block Family Foundation
The George and June Block Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Harwood Heights, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations including a hospital, cancer and rare-disease organizations, food assistance, and community organizations.
George and June Block Family Foundation at a glance
In short: George and June Block Family Foundation gave $839K across 37 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), mostly in Illinois. 3% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $838,750
- +4.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 37
- -7.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $22,669
- +13.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $14,055,899
- +0.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 3% first-time grantees (1 of 35, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (72% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to George and June Block Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7310 W Wilson Ave, Harwood Heights, IL 60706
Phone: (708) 669-1500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who George and June Block Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Northwest Community Hospital ($500K). Together the top 10 received $707K.
Grant Size Distribution
199 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 185 grants of 199 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 72% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 8% to Idaho, 5% to California, 4% to New Jersey, and 3% to Maryland. The remaining 8% went to recipients in other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
Cities
Is George and June Block Family Foundation open to new grantees?
3%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 35 grantees (3%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $24K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 97% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $735K (2020) to $839K (2025). In 2025 it made 37 grants totaling $839K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Community Hospital Arlington Heights, IL | Pancreatic Cancer Center Year 1 of 7 | $500,000 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Manhattan Beach, CA | General Purpose | $40,000 |
| Dravet Syndrome Foundation Cherry Hill, NJ | Dance for Dravet Gold Sponsor | $30,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Bethesda, MD | Pledge Year 5 of 5 | $25,000 |
| Gilda's Club Chicago, IL | Annual Fund | $25,000 |
| Middlebury College Middlebury, VT | The Basalt Fund - Year 2 of 5 | $25,000 |
| St Lukes Wood River Foundation Ketchum, ID | Annual Gift | $15,000 |
| Wood River Community YMCA Ketchum, ID | Donation | $15,000 |
| University Liggett School Grosse Pointe, WI | Annual Fund | $12,500 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository Chicago, IL | Annual Giving | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,055,899 | $953,850 | $932,818 | $838,750 | 37 | $838,750 | $890,463 | $811,226 |
| 2024 | $14,034,867 | $1,322,728 | $876,170 | $800,000 | 40 | $800,000 | $1,255,865 | $775,204 |
| 2023 | $13,588,309 | $611,304 | $813,301 | $750,000 | 41 | $750,000 | $552,076 | $739,328 |
| 2022 | $13,790,306 | $1,154,883 | $872,959 | $772,000 | 41 | $772,405 | $521,568 | $772,266 |
| 2021 | $13,508,382 | $1,254,744 | $904,035 | $830,000 | 40 | $830,025 | $1,182,884 | $819,712 |
| 2020 | $13,157,673 | $551,406 | $800,077 | $735,000 | 42 | — | $507,962 | $733,016 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George and June Block Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $811K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. For example, Northwest Community Hospital received a grant for a pancreatic cancer center; the hospital says it follows Endeavor Health’s mission to help people in its communities be their best. The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, which received a grant for general purposes, says its mission is to improve the lives of people impacted by pancreatic cancer through research, community, information, and advocacy.
Other 2025 recipients include the Dravet Syndrome Foundation, which says it raises funds for research and supports people and families affected by Dravet syndrome and related epilepsies; the Greater Chicago Food Depository, whose mission is to end hunger; and St. Luke’s Wood River Foundation, which says it works to improve health and well-being in its community.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 37 grants totaling $838,750. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $500,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest grant was $500,000 to Northwest Community Hospital for “Pancreatic Cancer Center Year 1 of 7.” Other notable grants included $40,000 to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network for general purposes, $30,000 to the Dravet Syndrome Foundation for “Dance for Dravet Gold Sponsor,” and $25,000 each to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for “Pledge Year 5 of 5” and Gilda’s Club for its annual fund.
The foundation also gave $15,000 to St. Luke’s Wood River Foundation and $10,000 to the Greater Chicago Food Depository. The food depository describes itself as the nonprofit food bank serving Cook County and says it works with community organizations and individuals to end hunger.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2025 filing lists Barbara Block Vanderkloot as president, secretary, and director; Mathew Vanderkloot as treasurer and director; John Vanderkloot as vice president and director; and George Vanderkloot, David Vanderkloot, and Elizabeth Vanderkloot as directors.
George and June Block Family Foundation is led by Barbara Block Vanderkloot, President, Secretary & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Barbara Block Vanderkloot
President, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Vanderkloot
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Vanderkloot
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George Vanderkloot
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Vanderkloot
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mathew Vanderkloot
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 George and June Block Family Foundation
How much does George and June Block Family Foundation give each year?
George and June Block Family Foundation gave $839K across 37 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $800K across 40 grants.
What is George and June Block Family Foundation's typical grant size?
George and June Block Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $22,669, across 37 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from George and June Block Family Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does George and June Block Family Foundation give grants?
George and June Block Family Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Idaho (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (13 grants) and Ketchum, ID (6 grants).
Does George and June Block Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 49% of George and June Block Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 37) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Annual Gift" (4 grants) and "Annual Giving" (3 grants).
Who are George and June Block Family Foundation's largest grantees?
George and June Block Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Northwest Community Hospital ($500,000), Pancreatic Cancer Action Network ($40,000) and Cystic Fibrosis Foundation ($30,500 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is George and June Block Family Foundation?
George and June Block Family Foundation reported $14.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $839K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $811K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does George and June Block Family Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from George and June Block Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 George and June Block Family Foundation's EIN?
George and June Block Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4294119. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does George and June Block Family 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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