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Bill Block Foundation is a private corporation based in HILLSBORO, OR. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1999. The principal officer is Ernest W Block Jr. It holds total assets of $38.9M. Annual income is reported at $48.9M. Total assets have grown from N/A in 2011 to $38.9M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Oregon, Arizona and New York. According to available records, Bill Block Foundation has made 41 grants totaling $325K, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $75K in 2020 to $175K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $15K, with an average award of $8K. The foundation has supported 23 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Oregon, Arizona, New York, which account for 85% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$7K
Largest Grant
$10K
Based on 11 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Bill Block Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 41 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in OR, AZ, NY.
Bill Block Foundation has distributed a total of $325K across 41 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $8K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $15K.
Bill Block Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Bill Block Foundation is headquartered in HILLSBORO, OR. While based in OR, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest W Block Jr | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Laurie Block | Secretary TREAS | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Nelson Rutherford | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mike Hart | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$38.9M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$38.9M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
41
Total Giving
$325K
Average Grant
$8K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
23
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humane Society Of Southern ArizonaUNRESTRICTED | Tucson, AZ | $10K | 2022 |
| Guide Dogs For The BlindUNRESTRICTED | San Rafael, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Nw Medical Foundation Of TillamookUNRESTRICTED | Tillamook, OR | $10K | 2022 |
| Ronald Mcdonald Charities Of S ArizUNRESTRICTED | Tucson, AZ | $10K | 2022 |
| Tunnels To TowersUNRESTRICTED | Staten Island, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Turning Point UsaUNRESTRICTED | Phoenix, AZ | $10K | 2022 |
| America'S Vet DogsUNRESTRICTED | St James, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Ohsu FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Portland, OR | $10K | 2022 |
| Friends Of Pima Animal Care CenterUNRESTRICTED | Tucson, AZ | $10K | 2022 |
| Cystinosis Research FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Irvine, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Oregon Coast Scenic RailroadUNRESTRICTED | Tillamook, OR | $10K | 2022 |
| Oregon Humane SocietyUNRESTRICTED | Portland, OR | $10K | 2022 |
| Shriners Hospital For ChildrenUNRESTRICTED | Portland, OR | $10K | 2022 |
| St Jude Children'S HospitalUNRESTRICTED | Memphis, TN | $10K | 2022 |
| Mercy ShipsUNRESTRICTED | Garden Valley, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| Tillamook Animal ShelterUNRESTRICTED | Tillamook, OR | $5K | 2022 |
| Meals For SeniorsUNRESTRICTED | Rockaway Beach, OR | $5K | 2022 |
| Tillamook Ymca CenterUNRESTRICTED | Tillamook, OR | $5K | 2022 |
| Tillamook K9 RescueUNRESTRICTED | Tillamook, OR | $5K | 2022 |
| Garibaldi Volunteer Firefighters AsUNRESTRICTED | Garibaldi, OR | $5K | 2022 |
| Gary Anderson Open IncUNRESTRICTED | Garibaldi, OR | $3K | 2021 |
| Tillamook Regional Medical CenterUNRESTRICTED | Tillamook, OR | $15K | 2020 |
| Nestucca Valley Early Learning CentUNRESTRICTED | Hebo, OR | $5K | 2020 |