Private foundation · EIN 26-0008276 · Washington, District of Columbia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Herb Block Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in District of Columbia. The foundation accepts applications (Various depending on the program) and its median grant is $1.4M.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $1.4M total, median $1.4M. 100% of grants stayed in District of Columbia. Stated restrictions: N/A

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
1
$1.4M
Median grant
$1.4M
Stays in DC
100%
of grants
Deadline
See below
Various depending on the program
Assets
$55M

How to apply

Letter of Inquiry - Includes statement of issues to be addressed, summary of activities for which requesting support, population targeted, planned start date and duration, funding needed, copy of IRS 501(c)(3) letter, organization's budget and audited financials Full Proposal - Uses the Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers Common Grant Application Contact: Sarah Alex, 1730 Rhode Island Ave Nw Ste 507, Washington, DC, 2022238801 Deadlines: Various depending on the program Restrictions: N/A

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

About this foundation

Herb Block Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Washington, District of Columbia, administered in care of The Herb Block Foundation, tax-exempt since 2002. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Herb Block Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Letter of Inquiry - Includes statement of issues to be addressed, summary of activities for which requesting support, population targeted, planned start date and duration, funding needed, copy of IRS… Deadlines: Various depending on the program.

How much does Herb Block Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.4M across 1 grants, a median of $1.4M.

Where does Herb Block Foundation give?

District of Columbia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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