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Richard L & Diane M Block Foundation Trust is a private trust based in ANCHORAGE, AK. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2007. The principal officer is Foundation Source. It holds total assets of $35.4M. Annual income is reported at $24.1M. Total assets have grown from $6.4M in 2011 to $35.4M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 7 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Alaska and California. According to available records, Richard L & Diane M Block Foundation Trust has made 164 grants totaling $5.1M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $1.5M in 2021 to $3.6M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $305K, with an average award of $31K. The foundation has supported 80 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Alaska, Massachusetts, California, which account for 99% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$750
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$27K
Largest Grant
$150K
Based on 40 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.
Richard L & Diane M Block Foundation Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 164 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in AK, MA, CA.
Richard L & Diane M Block Foundation Trust has distributed a total of $5.1M across 164 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $31K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $305K.
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Richard L & Diane M Block Foundation Trust is headquartered in ANCHORAGE, AK. While based in AK, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer D Green | Trustee, Executive Dir, Sec | $63K | $0 | $63K |
| Debbie Bellange | Trustee, Treas, Chair | $2K | $0 | $2K |
| Patrick Block | Trustee | $2K | $0 | $2K |
| Juliette Green | Trustee | $2K | $0 | $2K |
| Edward Mccarty | Trustee | $2K | $0 | $2K |
| Mead Treadwell | Trustee | $2K | $0 | $2K |
| Amanda Weitman | Trustee, VP | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$35.4M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$35.4M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
164
Total Giving
$5.1M
Average Grant
$31K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
80
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partners For ProgressBuilding Purchase Project | Anchorage, AK | $305K | 2022 |
| First Church Of Christ ScientistGeneral & Unrestricted | Boston, MA | $195K | 2022 |
| Henning IncMASH fees for service on the Guest House operationS | Anchorage, AK | $150K | 2022 |
| Covenant House AlaskaCovey Academy Operations | Anchorage, AK | $150K | 2022 |
| Anchorage Rescue MissionFull Fed kitchen project | Anchorage, AK | $100K | 2022 |
| Alaska Childrens Institute For The Performing ArtsNew Theatre Project | Kenai, AK | $100K | 2022 |
| Anchorage Opera CompanyTosca/First Live Anchorage Opera Performance FUND | Anchorage, AK | $100K | 2022 |
| Fairbanks Arts Association 483fairbanks Arts & Culture Organizations | Fairbanks, AK | $75K | 2022 |
| Wasilla Area Seniors IncWASI Transportation Subaru Foresters fund | Wasilla, AK | $67K | 2022 |
| Palmer Senior Citizens Center IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Palmer, AK | $60K | 2022 |
| Alaska Childrens TrustPathways to Hope - An Indigenous Approach to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse | Anchorage, AK | $35K | 2022 |
| Anchorage Museum AssociationGeneral & Unrestricted | Anchorage, AK | $25K | 2022 |
| Alaska ZooGeneral & Unrestricted | Anchorage, AK | $25K | 2022 |
| North Star Dance FoundationBlack Box Theater Project | Fairbanks, AK | $25K | 2022 |
| Alaska Historical SocietyThe Alaska State Museum Catalog Guide | Anchorage, AK | $20K | 2022 |
| Fairbanks Community Food Bank Service IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Fairbanks, AK | $20K | 2022 |
| Alaska Association For Christian Science Nursing IGeneral & Unrestricted | Wasilla, AK | $20K | 2022 |
| Alaska Public Media IncLearning Neighborhoods Project | Anchorage, AK | $20K | 2022 |
| Beacon HillGeneral & Unrestricted | Anchorage, AK | $20K | 2022 |
| Denali Arts CouncilGeneral & Unrestricted | Talkeetna, AK | $20K | 2022 |
| Anchorage Community Theatre IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Anchorage, AK | $16K | 2022 |
| Alaska Youth OrchestrasAnchorage Youth Symphony School FUND | Anchorage, AK | $15K | 2022 |
| Bethel Winter Shelter Lions ClubCompletion of Renovation project | Bethel, AK | $15K | 2022 |
| Family Promise Of JuneauGeneral & Unrestricted | Juneau, AK | $10K | 2022 |
| Skiku IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Anchorage, AK | $10K | 2022 |