Rene Bloch Foundation
Rene Bloch Foundation is a private foundation based in Eagan, Minnesota. It made 25 grants totaling $57,000 in 2025, supporting organizations with purposes that included general operating support.
Rene Bloch Foundation at a glance
In short: Rene Bloch Foundation gave $57K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state Connecticut. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $57,000
- +3.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- -7.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,280
- +11.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $923,490
- +6.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (35% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Rene Bloch Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing says to obtain a form from US Bank and states that awards have no restrictions. The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- September 30.
- Deadline
- September 30.
- Contact
Application contact: Rene Bloch Foundation Co Us Bank
Mailing address: PO Box 3168, Portland, OR 97208
Phone: (503) 275-5929
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rene Bloch Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bill Hillary & Chelsea Clinton ($10K). Together the top 10 received $39K.
Grant Size Distribution
124 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 124 grants of 124 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut (35%), New York (18%), Arkansas (18%), New Jersey (11%), and the District of Columbia (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Rene Bloch Foundation gives
- 88% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 121% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2019) to $59K (2022). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $57K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bill Hillary & Chelsea Clinton Little Rock, AR | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Greater Washington Coalition for Jewish Bridgewater, CT | General Operating | $5,500 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society New York, NY | General Operating | $4,000 |
| Washington Community Fund Inc Washington, CT | General Operating | $3,000 |
| Interfaith Food Pantry of the Oranges Short Hills, NJ | General Operating | $3,000 |
| Tonis Kitchen Montclair, NJ | General Operating | $3,000 |
| New Milford Hospital Foundation Dansbury, CT | General Operating | $2,500 |
| Museum of Arts and Design New York, NY | General Operating | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood New York Washington, DC | General Operating | $2,500 |
| Youth Opportunity United Inc Evanston, IL | General Operating | $2,500 |
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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 | $923,490 | $129,815 | $76,751 | $57,000 | 25 | $60,300 | $113,863 | $49,928 |
| 2024 | $870,758 | $81,494 | $73,390 | $55,000 | 27 | $58,206 | $66,865 | $48,481 |
| 2023 | $862,881 | $48,502 | $68,450 | $51,500 | 25 | $54,616 | $33,675 | $45,765 |
| 2022 | $883,048 | $35,937 | $79,470 | $59,000 | 26 | $62,365 | $20,741 | $48,091 |
| 2021 | $926,791 | $106,843 | $58,489 | $38,000 | 21 | $41,500 | $88,986 | $55,469 |
| 2020 | $878,484 | $33,936 | $69,913 | $49,780 | 24 | — | $18,606 | $49,242 |
| 2019 | $914,513 | $69,575 | $25,174 | $7,000 | 3 | — | $54,341 | $48,137 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rene Bloch Foundation reported a distributable amount of $50K for 2025 — 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 2025 recipients included organizations with varied missions. The Interfaith Food Pantry of the Oranges describes its work as providing food to residents experiencing food insecurity. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society says it works to cure MS and empower people affected by the disease. The Museum of Arts and Design says it collects, displays, and interprets objects in craft, art, and design. SHARE describes its work as advocating for equitable access to housing and food stability.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 25 grants totaling $57,000 in 2025, compared with 27 grants totaling $55,000 in 2024 and 25 grants totaling $51,500 in 2023. In 2025, grants ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median grant of $2,000.
The largest 2025 grant was $10,000 to Bill Hillary & Chelsea Clinton. Other notable grants included $5,500 to Greater Washington Coalition for Jewish, $4,000 to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, $3,000 each to Washington Community Fund, Interfaith Food Pantry of the Oranges, and Toni’s Kitchen, and $2,500 each to New Milford Hospital Foundation, Museum of Arts and Design, Planned Parenthood New York, Youth Opportunity United, and SHARE. The listed purposes for these grants were general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
US Bank N.A. is listed as trustee.
Rene Bloch Foundation's only listed officer is US Bank N A, Trustee on filings since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
US Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$16K (2019) → $16K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: US Bank NA (2023–2024) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $16K, to US Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Rene Bloch Foundation
How much does Rene Bloch Foundation give each year?
Rene Bloch Foundation gave $57K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $55K across 27 grants.
What is Rene Bloch Foundation's typical grant size?
Rene Bloch Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,280, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Rene Bloch Foundation give grants?
Rene Bloch Foundation's top state is Connecticut, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (18%) and Arkansas (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants), Washington, CT (3 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Rene Bloch Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Rene Bloch Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (25 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Rene Bloch Foundation's largest grantees?
Rene Bloch Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Bill Hillary & Chelsea Clinton ($10,000), Greater Washington Coalition for Jewish ($5,500) and National Multiple Sclerosis Society ($4,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Rene Bloch Foundation?
Rene Bloch Foundation reported $923K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $60K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $50K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Rene Bloch Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 recipients included organizations with varied missions. The Interfaith Food Pantry of the Oranges describes its work as providing food to residents experiencing food insecurity. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rene Bloch Foundation?
The filing says to obtain a form from US Bank and states that awards have no restrictions. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Rene Bloch Foundation's EIN?
Rene Bloch Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-6448421. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 7, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 5, 2024)
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