Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation
The Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Kansas City, Missouri. Established in 2011, it supports organizations in the greater Kansas City area that address critical needs and improve quality of life, with the goal of advancing prosperity in the founders’ hometown through thoughtful, responsible philanthropy.
Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation gave $28.0M across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $14.0M), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $27,979,990
- -5.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,989,995
- -5.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $13,989,995
- Total assets
- $650,503,410
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% 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 Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation
- Invitation Only
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The Foundation accepts funding inquiries from organizations in greater Kansas City, while applications are accepted by invitation. Interested organizations can submit an initial proposal questionnaire for staff review; the website says they can expect a response within 21 days after submitting it. The 2024 filing directs applicants to the Foundation’s website for application materials and submission guidelines.
- Contact
Application contact: Marion And Henry Bloch Foundation
Mailing address: 4801 Main Street Suite 400, Kansas City, MO 64112
Phone: (816) 854-4361
Website: https://blochfamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation
Who Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Contributions from Passthrough Activity ($63).
Grant Size Distribution
273 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 153 grants of 273 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation considers support for organizations based in and serving residents within the greater Kansas City area. Its website describes its work as focused on the Kansas City metropolitan area.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 39% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 95% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $14.6M (2020) to $32.0M (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $28.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attached Statement Kansas City, MO | See Attached Statement | $27,979,927 |
| Contributions from Passthrough Activity Kansas City, MO | General Support | $63 |
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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 | $650,503,410 | $41,646,881 | $37,189,769 | $27,979,990 | 2 | $29,101,659 | $56,544,426 | $30,518,593 |
| 2023 | $612,140,854 | $30,186,820 | $37,870,513 | $29,718,000 | 2 | $31,011,552 | $32,174,278 | $28,659,217 |
| 2022 | $565,896,497 | $20,425,418 | $40,294,129 | $32,002,710 | 2 | $33,124,708 | $5,807,857 | $31,111,873 |
| 2021 | $681,063,537 | $103,373,855 | $27,156,925 | $20,105,812 | 137 | $21,385,324 | $78,568,666 | $28,828,718 |
| 2020 | $604,517,537 | $135,538,281 | $18,455,088 | $14,572,570 | 130 | — | $20,186,766 | $22,219,841 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $30.5M for 2024 — 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 Foundation supports post-secondary business and entrepreneurship education, healthcare, social services, education for underserved youth, visual and performing arts, and Jewish community organizations. It places special emphasis on the Henry W. Bloch School of Management at the University of Missouri–Kansas City, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, and Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City.
The Foundation’s website says it identifies programs and projects aligned with its grant strategy. It also accepts funding inquiries from organizations in greater Kansas City.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the Foundation reported two grants totaling $27,979,990. The itemized amounts ranged from $63 to $27,979,927, with a reported median of $13,989,995. The largest item was listed as “SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT” for $27,979,927, with the purpose also listed as “SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT.” The other item was $63 for “CONTRIBUTIONS FROM PASSTHROUGH ACTIVITY,” for general support. The filing reports that all grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri.
The Foundation’s website says applications are accepted by invitation year-round; an invitation is not a guarantee of approval. Its 2024 filing says it generally makes one-year grants but will consider multi-year requests. Eligible organizations must be tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) and not classified as private foundations. The Foundation considers support for organizations based in and serving residents within the greater Kansas City area. The website also says it does not fund businesses, individuals, or organizations with a pending 501(c)(3) status, and considers only very limited funding for Type II or III supporting organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Thomas M. Bloch as chairman and director; Bruce C. Davison as vice chairman and director; Elizabeth B. Uhlmann as assistant secretary and director; Mary Jo Brown as secretary and director; William A. Hall as treasurer and director; Debbie Sosland-Edelman as assistant treasurer and director; and Joseph F. Reardon, John R. Phillips, and Leo E. Morton as directors. David P. Miles is listed as president.
The Foundation’s website also lists Jean-Paul Chaurand as executive vice president, Kris Wilcoxson as vice president of finance and administration, Valerie Salazar as grantmaking principal, Rachel Carlton as grant operations principal, and Courtney Bouska as executive office assistant.
Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation is led by David P. Miles, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 10 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David P. Miles
President
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$204K (2020) → $288K (2024)
Thomas M. Bloch
Chairman & Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce C. Davison
Vice Chairman & Director
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debbie Sosland-Edelman
Assistant Treasurer & Director
Director → Assistant Treasurer & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth B. Uhlmann
Assistant Secretary & Director
Secretary & Director → Assistant Secretary & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John R. Phillips
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leo E. Morton
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Jo Brown
Secretary & Director
Assistant Secretary & Director → Secretary & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William A. Hall
Treasurer & Director
Director → Treasurer & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph F. Reardon
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Robert L Bloch (2020–2023) — Vice Chairman & Director
- Former: Scott W. Andreasen (2020–2021) — Assistant Treasurer
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $288K, to David P Miles (President).
Frequently asked questions about Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation
How much does Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation give each year?
Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation gave $28.0M across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $29.7M across 2 grants.
How large is Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation?
Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation reported $650.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $29.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $30.5M (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 does Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation fund?
The Foundation supports post-secondary business and entrepreneurship education, healthcare, social services, education for underserved youth, visual and performing arts, and Jewish community organizations. It places special emphasis on the Henry W. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation?
The Foundation accepts funding inquiries from organizations in greater Kansas City, while applications are accepted by invitation. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation make grants?
The Foundation considers support for organizations based in and serving residents within the greater Kansas City area. Its website describes its work as focused on the Kansas City metropolitan area.
What is Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation's EIN?
Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4047901. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 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 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 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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