Robert S Block Family Foundation Inc
Robert S Block Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Reno, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $250K in total assets. Net investment income was $7K.
Robert S Block Family Foundation Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $249,614
- +117.3% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $139,249
- +16224.6% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $6,780
- +145.9% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $4,490
- -4.5% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Robert S Block Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Robert S Block Family Foundation Inc gives
- In 2021 it paid out 737% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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
In 2021 it made 4 grants totaling $52K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Academy of Transdisciplinary Learning and Advanced Studies Inc Lubbock, TX | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Alzheimers Association Mountain View, CA | Spring Matching Gift Campaign | $1,000 |
| United States Sports Academy Daphne, AL | General fund to support youth sport art programs and competitions | $500 |
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | Promote Principles of Liberty | $200 |
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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 | $249,614 | $139,249 | $4,490 | — | — | — | $6,780 | $12,681 |
| 2023 | $114,855 | $853 | $4,704 | — | — | — | $2,757 | $6,047 |
| 2022 | $118,932 | $1,317 | $2,722 | — | — | — | $1,367 | $6,188 |
| 2021 | $120,318 | $16,864 | $54,736 | $51,700 | 4 | $51,700 | $15,189 | $7,013 |
| 2020 | $158,179 | $15,928 | $1,648 | — | — | — | $14,481 | $7,452 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert S Block Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Robert S Block Family Foundation Inc is led by David L. Block, President & Secy-Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David L. Block
President & Secy-Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Debra L. Block
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert S. Block (2020) — Director
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 Robert S Block Family Foundation Inc
How large is Robert S Block Family Foundation Inc?
Robert S Block Family Foundation Inc reported $250K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $139K.
Where does Robert S Block Family Foundation Inc operate?
Robert S Block Family Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Alabama, California, Michigan, Texas.
How much is Robert S Block Family Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Robert S Block Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $13K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Robert S Block Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Robert S Block Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7076777. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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