The Block Foundation
The Block Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in Williamsburg, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $74K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $40K.
The Block Foundation at a glance
In short: The Block Foundation gave $40K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $40,000
- -3.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,000
- -3.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $74,125
- -35.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Block Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Channel to Brazil for Christ ($20K). Together the top 4 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Block Foundation gives
- Giving fell 42% from 2021 to 2024. 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 $30K (2022) to $69K (2021). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Channel to Brazil for Christ Newport News, VA | Help in the Slums of Brazil | $20,000 |
| Care Net Newport News, VA | Charitable Work | $10,000 |
| Gillbt Member Dollarmike Toupin Aurora, CO | Evangelical Outreach | $5,000 |
| Latish's House Williamsburg, VA | Charitable Work | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $74,125 | $32 | $40,147 | $40,000 | 4 | — | — |
| 2023 | $114,240 | $27 | $41,479 | $41,296 | 4 | — | — |
| 2022 | $155,692 | $48 | $30,027 | $30,000 | 3 | — | — |
| 2021 | $185,671 | $141 | $68,740 | $68,605 | 6 | $141 | — |
| 2020 | $259,270 | $15,293 | $40,025 | $40,000 | 4 | $293 | $13,251 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Block Foundation is led by Arthur Daniel Block, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Arthur Daniel Block
President
President & Director → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Austin Block
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Block
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Leah Block
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Monica Block
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Patricia Block
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Aaron Block
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Block
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
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 The Block Foundation
How much does The Block Foundation give each year?
The Block Foundation gave $40K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $41K across 4 grants.
What is The Block Foundation's typical grant size?
The Block Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $10,000, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
Where does The Block Foundation give grants?
The Block Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Newport News, VA (2 grants).
Does The Block Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Block Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Block Foundation?
The Block Foundation reported $74K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $32.
What is The Block Foundation's EIN?
The Block Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0402586. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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