Bloch Family Foundation Grant

Bloch Family Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Marion And Henry Bloch Family Foundation
Amount: US $150,000 - US $500,000
Last Updated: November 23, 2025

Summary

The Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation focuses on enhancing the quality of life in greater Kansas City through strategic philanthropy. It supports organizations dedicated to nonprofit excellence, addressing systemic issues, and improving outcomes for underserved communities. Grants typically range from $100,000 to $250,000, aiming for transformational change. The Foundation prioritizes local organizations that align with its mission and values, ensuring a significant community impact.

Overview

NOTE: Organizations interested in applying for a grant are encouraged to review the information on this page regarding eligibility and the Foundation’s funding priorities and process. After doing so, if you believe your organization and proposed funding request fall within the Foundation’s focus areas and funding objectives, please complete this short questionnaire. This questionnaire is not a grant application; rather, it allows organizations to propose a grant idea that can be assessed for potential funding eligibility. Background The Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation is focused on giving back to the people of greater Kansas City. Through responsive and strategic philanthropy, the Foundation supports a variety of organizations working to improve the quality of life in local communities. The Foundation is committed to assisting the city’s most vulnerable neighbors and striving to achieve lasting and meaningful change. Learn more. Grant Opportunities The Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation’s grantmaking strategy emphasizes creating excellence and transformational change. The Foundation’s unique approach combines proactive support that strengthens area nonprofits and responsive community assistance to achieve greater results, with a focus on underserved populations. Community Impact The Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation seeks to make strategic and responsive grants that help organizations achieve one or more of the following: Support nonprofit excellence and transformational changeMeaningfully impact systemic issuesImprove outcomes for low-income, underserved communitiesExpand organizational services Since inception, the Foundation has invested over $175 million in greater Kansas City nonprofit organizations. Marion and Henry’s legacy of serving others continues to enhance our beloved city. What areas of focus (or cause areas) does the Foundation support? The Foundation’s areas of focus are: Education for Poor, Disadvantaged, and Underserved Youth Healthcare Jewish Community Organizations Post-Secondary Business and Entrepreneurship Education Social Services Visual and Performing Arts What activities does the Foundation support? The Foundation supports special programs, capacity building, and capital projects through strategic and responsive grants that help organizations achieve one or more of the following: support nonprofit excellence and transformational change; strengthen organizations; improve services for clients; and/or help underserved, low-income individuals. What is the typical amount and duration of grant awards? The Foundation does not have fixed minimum or maximum award limits, though grant awards typically fall in the range of $100,000 to $250,000. The Foundation makes both one-year and multi-year grant awards.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The Foundation considers support for organizations that are based in and serve residents within the greater Kansas City area. The greater Kansas City area is defined as Jackson, Clay, and Platte counties in Missouri, and Wyandotte and Johnson counties in Kansas.Grants are made only to organizations that are tax-exempt from federal income taxation pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) and that are not classified as private foundations within the code. Additionally, the Foundation considers only very limited funding for Type II or III supporting organizations.

Ineligibility

What organizations are ineligible to receive a grant?Organizations that are not in compliance with laws and regulations that govern them. Non-Jewish religious organizations whose primary purpose is the promotion of specific religious doctrine, though religious organizations may be eligible to receive funding for activities that are non-sectarian and benefit the larger community.Organizations that discriminate against individuals based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.What activities does the Foundation not support?Except in the rarest of circumstances, the Foundation does not make grants to support:General organizational operating expenses and ongoing programsSponsorships and/or special events such as galas, conferences, luncheons, performances, festivals, awards dinners, etc.Past operating deficits or debt reductionSingle-disease causesAnimal-related causesSports-related causesPolitical activitiesPublicationsHistoric preservation