The Bock Foundation
The Bock Foundation is a private foundation, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $609K.
The Bock Foundation at a glance
In short: The Bock Foundation gave $609K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $609K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $608,666
- +1856.8% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- -83.3% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $608,666
- +11640.9% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $608,666
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who The Bock Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Schwab Charitable Gift Fund ($609K).
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 14 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2020) to $609K (2021). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $609K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable Gift Fund Orlando, FL | To support and further the organizations purpose in accordance with charter | $608,666 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $265 | $616,259 | $608,666 | 1 | — | $3,772 |
| 2020 | $609,929 | $8,470 | $37,559 | $31,105 | 6 | $6,914 | $28,181 |
| 2019 | $609,010 | $23,711 | $43,858 | $37,807 | 7 | $15,985 | $29,538 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bock Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Bock Foundation is led by Cynthia L. Bock, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Cynthia L. Bock
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
William G. Bock
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "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 Bock Foundation
How much does The Bock Foundation give each year?
The Bock Foundation gave $609K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $31K across 6 grants.
Where does The Bock Foundation operate?
The Bock Foundation has awarded grants in California, Florida, Iowa, Pennsylvania, Texas.
How much is The Bock Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, The Bock Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Bock Foundation's EIN?
The Bock Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2939296. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 22, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Bock Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-bock-foundation-morg_174ef8c34dad473bb3a407cbb45f9eea
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