Irwin & Sonia Wysocki Block Scholarship Mem
Irwin & Sonia Wysocki Block Scholarship Mem is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 5 grants totaling $126K. Net investment income was $168K.
Irwin & Sonia Wysocki Block Scholarship Mem at a glance
In short: Irwin & Sonia Wysocki Block Scholarship Mem gave $126K across 5 grants in 2026 (avg $25K), top state New York. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $126,025
- +13.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $25,205
- +13.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $25,205
- Total assets
- $1,869,464
- +2.5% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- New York (40% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
Who Irwin & Sonia Wysocki Block Scholarship Mem funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Massachusetts Inst of Technology ($25K). Together the top 5 received $126K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Irwin & Sonia Wysocki Block Scholarship Mem gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+2%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 82% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $77K (2022) to $126K (2026). In 2026 it made 5 grants totaling $126K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Inst of Technology Cambridge, MA | General | $25,205 |
| The Juilliard School of Music Inc New York, NY | General | $25,205 |
| 1ST Church of Religiousscience New York, NY | General | $25,205 |
| University of Chicago Chicago, IL | General | $25,205 |
| Father Flanagans Boys Home Boys Town, NE | General | $25,205 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,869,464 | $190,896 | $168,033 | $126,025 | 5 | $143,028 | $167,932 | $175,412 |
| 2025 | $1,824,605 | $132,866 | $149,725 | $111,025 | 5 | $126,967 | $111,468 | $141,965 |
| 2024 | $1,841,249 | $99,756 | $144,131 | $109,970 | 5 | $123,852 | $76,188 | $124,908 |
| 2023 | $1,888,548 | $75,985 | $163,082 | $124,095 | 5 | $138,830 | $54,533 | $124,704 |
| 2022 | $1,975,645 | $173,171 | $115,950 | $76,870 | 5 | $92,396 | $150,826 | $139,623 |
| 2021 | $1,918,433 | $118,687 | $152,085 | $118,765 | 5 | — | $99,961 | $117,786 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Irwin & Sonia Wysocki Block Scholarship Mem reported a distributable amount of $175K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Irwin & Sonia Wysocki Block Scholarship Mem's only listed officer is JP Morgan Chase Bank NA, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$30K (2021) → $40K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $40K, to JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Irwin & Sonia Wysocki Block Scholarship Mem
How much does Irwin & Sonia Wysocki Block Scholarship Mem give each year?
Irwin & Sonia Wysocki Block Scholarship Mem gave $126K across 5 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $111K across 5 grants.
What is Irwin & Sonia Wysocki Block Scholarship Mem's typical grant size?
Irwin & Sonia Wysocki Block Scholarship Mem's median grant in 2026 was $25,205, and its average grant was $25,205, across 5 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Irwin & Sonia Wysocki Block Scholarship Mem give grants?
Irwin & Sonia Wysocki Block Scholarship Mem's top state is New York, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (20%) and Illinois (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Irwin & Sonia Wysocki Block Scholarship Mem give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Irwin & Sonia Wysocki Block Scholarship Mem's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Irwin & Sonia Wysocki Block Scholarship Mem's largest grantees?
Irwin & Sonia Wysocki Block Scholarship Mem's largest 2026 grantees include Massachusetts Inst of Technology ($25,205), The Juilliard School of Music Inc ($25,205) and 1ST Church of Religiousscience ($25,205), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Irwin & Sonia Wysocki Block Scholarship Mem?
Irwin & Sonia Wysocki Block Scholarship Mem reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $143K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $175K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Irwin & Sonia Wysocki Block Scholarship Mem's EIN?
Irwin & Sonia Wysocki Block Scholarship Mem's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3096238. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 5, 2026)
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