The Raymond and Elizabeth Bloch Educational and Charitable Foundation
The Raymond and Elizabeth Bloch is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing is marked as a final return, indicating that it has terminated or is winding down; it appears to have stopped grantmaking.
The Raymond and Elizabeth Bloch Educational and Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Raymond and Elizabeth Bloch Educational and Charitable Foundation gave $662K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $83K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $661,700
- -79.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $82,713
- -82.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,600
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Raymond and Elizabeth Bloch Educational and Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4601 Fifth Avenue 127, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Phone: (412) 683-6836
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Raymond and Elizabeth Bloch Educational and Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation ($500K). Together the top 8 received $662K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 41 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to organizations in Pennsylvania. Listed recipients included organizations in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and Oakmont.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Raymond and Elizabeth Bloch Educational and Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 81% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $116K (2020) to $3.3M (2023). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $662K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation Pittsburgh, PA | To Further the Exempt Activities of the Organization | $500,000 |
| American Friends Service Committee Philadelphia, PA | To Further the Exempt Activities of the Organization | $150,000 |
| Jewish Association on Aging Pittsburgh, PA | To Further the Exempt Activities of the Organization | $5,000 |
| Rodef Shalom Cogregation Pittsburgh, PA | To Further the Exempt Activities of the Organization | $4,700 |
| Jewish Family & Community Services Pittsburgh, PA | To Further the Exempt Activities of the Organization | $500 |
| Squirrel Hill Food Pantry Pittsburgh, PA | To Further the Exempt Activities of the Organization | $500 |
| University of Pittsburgh Hillman Cancer Center Pittsburgh, PA | To Further the Exempt Activities of the Organization | $500 |
| Presbyterian Senior Care Foundation Oakmont, PA | To Further the Exempt Activities of the Organization | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $20,085 | $718,900 | $661,700 | 8 | $683,852 | — | — |
| 2023 | $698,815 | $356,879 | $3,298,634 | $3,250,000 | 7 | $3,268,943 | $327,188 | $161,340 |
| 2022 | $3,640,570 | $104,202 | $974,198 | $870,000 | 12 | $890,262 | $20,266 | $229,037 |
| 2021 | $4,510,566 | $72,780 | $448,303 | $365,000 | 9 | $378,776 | $1,071 | $252,662 |
| 2020 | $4,886,089 | $85,452 | $304,024 | $115,500 | 5 | — | — | $257,008 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations, including hospitals and cancer care, aging services, social services, a food pantry, and religious and charitable organizations. These grants do not establish a stated foundation-wide funding focus.
The Jewish Association on Aging, a 2024 grantee, describes its work as providing residential lifestyles, health services, and home care to Pittsburgh-area seniors, with a commitment to honoring and enhancing older adults’ lives through care consistent with Jewish values and tradition.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 8 grants totaling $661,700. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $500,000, with a median of $2,600. The largest grants were $500,000 to Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation and $150,000 to American Friends Service Committee. Other reported grants included $5,000 to Jewish Association on Aging and $4,700 to Rodef Shalom Congregation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Joan R Bloch was listed as a trustee on the 2024 filing.
The Raymond and Elizabeth Bloch Educational and Charitable Foundation is led by Joan R. Bloch, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joan R. Bloch
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bernard L. Bloch (2020–2022) — Trustee
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 Raymond and Elizabeth Bloch Educational and Charitable Foundation
How much does The Raymond and Elizabeth Bloch Educational and Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Raymond and Elizabeth Bloch Educational and Charitable Foundation gave $662K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.3M across 7 grants.
What is The Raymond and Elizabeth Bloch Educational and Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Raymond and Elizabeth Bloch Educational and Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,600, and its average grant was $82,713, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Raymond and Elizabeth Bloch Educational and Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Raymond and Elizabeth Bloch Educational and Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (6 grants).
Who are The Raymond and Elizabeth Bloch Educational and Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Raymond and Elizabeth Bloch Educational and Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation ($500,000), American Friends Service Committee ($150,000) and Jewish Association on Aging ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does The Raymond and Elizabeth Bloch Educational and Charitable Foundation fund?
The 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations, including hospitals and cancer care, aging services, social services, a food pantry, and religious and charitable organizations. These grants do not establish a stated foundation-wide funding focus. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Raymond and Elizabeth Bloch Educational and Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Raymond and Elizabeth Bloch Educational and Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Raymond and Elizabeth Bloch Educational and Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1561204. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Raymond and Elizabeth Bloch Educational and Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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