Block Island Historical Society
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$192K
Foundation funders
14
Grants recorded
37
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Block Island Historical Society?
Block Island Historical Society is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by The Annenberg Foundation ($70K), Seedworks Fund ($60K), The Bluestone Foundation ($20K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $192K in grants to Block Island Historical Society between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Annenberg Foundation | $70,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Seedworks Fund | $60,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Bluestone Foundation | $19,500 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| David & Candace Weir Foundation | $18,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| HB Oppenheimer Foundation | $8,250 | 1 | 2020 |
| The David S Howe Foundation | $5,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| The Charlene and David Howe Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2021 |
| Konstantin Family Foundation | $2,250 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| The Dennis A O'Toole Family Foundation | $2,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| The Driesman Charitable Trust | $1,960 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| The Charlotte Foundation Inc | $1,750 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| The Bessemer Giving Fund | $1,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Rosalind Pio Costa Foundation Inc | $50 | 1 | 2021 |
| Pio Costa Foundation Inc | $50 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2019) to $77K (2024). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $6K.
What grants has Block Island Historical Society received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The David S Howe Foundation | DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $2,500 |
| 2025 | The Bluestone Foundation | CURRENT USE FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $2,000 |
| 2025 | The Dennis A O'Toole Family Foundation | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| 2025 | The Driesman Charitable Trust | UNRESTRICTED | $250 |
| 2025 | Konstantin Family Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| 2024 | Seedworks Fund | GENERAL FUND | $60,000 |
| 2024 | David & Candace Weir Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE NEEDS | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Bluestone Foundation | CURRENT USE FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $2,500 |
| 2024 | The David S Howe Foundation | DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $2,500 |
| 2024 | The Dennis A O'Toole Family Foundation | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| 2024 | The Driesman Charitable Trust | UNRESTRICTED | $950 |
| 2024 | Konstantin Family Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| 2023 | David & Candace Weir Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $5,000 |
| 2023 | The Bluestone Foundation | CURRENT USE FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $2,000 |
| 2023 | The Driesman Charitable Trust | UNRESTRICTED | $360 |
| 2023 | Konstantin Family Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| 2022 | The Annenberg Foundation | SE LIGHTHOUSE AND DIGITIZATION | $30,000 |
| 2022 | The Bluestone Foundation | CURRENT USE FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $2,000 |
| 2022 | David & Candace Weir Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $1,000 |
| 2022 | The Driesman Charitable Trust | UNRESTRICTED | $400 |
| 2022 | Konstantin Family Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| 2021 | The Annenberg Foundation | SE Lighthouse and digitization | $40,000 |
| 2021 | The Bluestone Foundation | CURRENT USE FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $3,000 |
| 2021 | The Charlene and David Howe Foundation | DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $2,500 |
| 2021 | The Charlotte Foundation Inc | Operations budget assistance | $1,250 |
| 2021 | David & Candace Weir Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $1,000 |
| 2021 | Konstantin Family Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| 2021 | Rosalind Pio Costa Foundation Inc | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $50 |
| 2020 | HB Oppenheimer Foundation | SPECIAL PROJECT SUPPORT | $8,250 |
| 2020 | The Bluestone Foundation | CURRENT USE FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $4,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 37 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Block Island Historical Society?
Block Island Historical Society is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by The Annenberg Foundation ($70K), Seedworks Fund ($60K), The Bluestone Foundation ($20K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $192K in grants to Block Island Historical Society between 2019–2025.
Who is Block Island Historical Society's largest funder?
The Annenberg Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Block Island Historical Society, with $70K across 2 grants (2021–2022).
How much grant funding has Block Island Historical Society received?
IRS 990 filings record $192K in grants to Block Island Historical Society across 37 grants from 14 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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