Louis T Block Family Foundation
The Louis T Block Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Terrace Park, Ohio. In its 2024 filing, it reported 12 grants totaling $52,200, with each grant’s purpose listed as general.
Louis T Block Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Louis T Block Family Foundation gave $52K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), top state Kentucky. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $52,200
- +8.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,350
- +116.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $55,637
- -5.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (3 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (48% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Louis T Block Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 404 Miami Ave, Terrace Park, OH 45174-1147
Phone: (513) 518-4242
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Louis T Block Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bernheim Forest ($25K). Together the top 10 received $52K.
Grant Size Distribution
108 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 108 grants of 108 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Kentucky (48%), Michigan (29%), and Ohio (23%); the filing reports 0% for Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Louis T Block Family Foundation open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 12 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 119% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 171% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $18K (2020) to $52K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $52K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bernheim Forest Clermont, KY | General | $25,000 |
| Camp Hayo-Went-Ta Central Lake, MI | General | $15,000 |
| Rockdale Temple Cincinnati, OH | General | $3,000 |
| The Hillside Trust Cincinnati, OH | General | $2,500 |
| United Way Cincinnati, OH | General | $2,000 |
| Cincinnati Zoo Cincinnati, OH | General | $1,500 |
| Terrace Park Volunteer Emergency Services Inc Terrace Park, OH | General | $1,500 |
| Artswave Cincinnati, OH | General | $500 |
| Crayons to Computers Inc Cincinnati, OH | General | $500 |
| Evans Scholars Glenview, IL | General | $250 |
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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 | $55,637 | $56,779 | $59,225 | $52,200 | 12 | $52,200 | $50,254 | $30,478 |
| 2023 | $58,537 | $53,213 | $54,701 | $48,300 | 24 | $48,300 | $47,312 | $25,662 |
| 2022 | $59,448 | $29,250 | $35,716 | $29,100 | 30 | $29,100 | $23,434 | $25,488 |
| 2021 | $66,054 | $28,015 | $30,282 | $23,875 | 22 | $23,875 | $21,608 | $26,507 |
| 2020 | $68,330 | $56,181 | $23,293 | $18,150 | 20 | — | $51,038 | $19,883 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Louis T Block Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $30K 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 filing lists all grant purposes as general. Among the organizations it supported, The Hillside Trust describes its mission as advocating thoughtful hillside use and preservation through research and education, land conservation, and responsible land-use advocacy. Cincinnati Preservation Association says it empowers and educates people to value, preserve, and save Greater Cincinnati’s historic buildings, communities, landscapes, and stories. Crayons and Beyond says it works to ensure teachers can provide students in need with tools to succeed in school.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $52,200. Grants ranged from $200 to $25,000, with a median grant of $1,500. The largest awards were $25,000 to Bernheim Forest in Clermont, Kentucky, and $15,000 to Camp Hayo-Went-Ta in Central Lake, Michigan. Other grants included $3,000 to Rockdale Temple; $2,500 to The Hillside Trust; $2,000 to United Way; $1,500 each to Cincinnati Zoo and Terrace Park Volunteer Emergency Services Inc.; $500 each to ArtsWave and Crayons to Computers Inc.; $250 each to Evans Scholars and The Steven Dronsfield Foundation; and $200 to Cincinnati Preservation Association. The filing lists each grant’s purpose as general.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Richard Block is listed as president on the 2024 filing.
Louis T Block Family Foundation is led by Richard Block, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard Block
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Louis T Block Family Foundation
How much does Louis T Block Family Foundation give each year?
Louis T Block Family Foundation gave $52K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $48K across 24 grants.
What is Louis T Block Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Louis T Block Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $4,350, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Louis T Block Family Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Louis T Block Family Foundation give grants?
Louis T Block Family Foundation's top state is Kentucky, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Michigan (29%) and Ohio (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (7 grants).
Does Louis T Block Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Louis T Block Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Louis T Block Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Louis T Block Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Bernheim Forest ($25,000), Camp Hayo-Went-Ta ($15,000) and Rockdale Temple ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Louis T Block Family Foundation?
Louis T Block Family Foundation reported $56K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $52K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $30K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Louis T Block Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 filing lists all grant purposes as general. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Louis T Block Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Louis T Block Family Foundation's EIN?
Louis T Block Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-0738544. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Louis T 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Louis T Block Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/louis-t-block-family-foundation-morg_f460dd474f054da2ace913ebe7425744
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