The Block Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Williamsburg, VA EIN: 27-0402586

The Block Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, 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.

Key facts about The Block Foundation

EIN: 27-0402586
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $40,000
Grants made (2024): 4
Average grant: $10,000
Median grant: $7,500
Total assets: $74,125
Primary geography: Virginia (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated April 2026.

Who The Block Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Block Foundation's 4 itemized 2024 grants were Virginia (88%) and Colorado (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Newport News, VA (2 grants). None of its 4 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.

How The Block Foundation gives

Giving fell 42% from 2021 to 2024. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$74K

-35.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$40K

-3.1% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$10K

-3.1% YoY

About The Block Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Virginia $35K (88%)

Colorado $5K (13%)

Share of all 4 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Colorado Florida Georgia Michigan Virginia

Cities

Newport NewsAuroraWilliamsburgClarksonKalamazooLansdowneOrlandoWest Point

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$74,125	$114,240	$155,692
Revenue	$32	$27	$48
Expenses	$40,147	$41,479	$30,027
Qualifying Distributions	—	—	—
Net Investment Income	—	—	—
Distributable Amount	—	—	—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

21 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Channel to Brazil for Christ ($20,000), Care Net ($10,000), Gillbt Member Dollarmike Toupin ($5,000).

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

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Arthur Daniel Block	President	0.25	—
Aaron Block	Secretary	0.25	—
Emily Block	Treasurer	0.25	—
Austin Block	Director	0.25	—
Patricia Block	Director	—	—
Monica Block	Director	—	—
Leah Block	Director	—	—
Katie Block	Director	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Block Foundation?

The Block Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Williamsburg, VA. It holds $74K in total assets as of 2024.