Private foundation · EIN 36-4294119 · Harwood Hts, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

George & June Block Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 37 grants paid, $839K total, median $5,000. 49% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
37
$839K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in IL
49%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$14M

Grants paid in 2025

37 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Northwest Community HospitalArlington Heights, ILPancreatic cancer center year 1 of 7$500K
Pancreatic Cancer Action NetworkManhattan Beach, CAGeneral purpose$40K
Dravet Syndrome FoundationCherry Hill, NJDance for dravet gold sponsor$30K
Cystic Fibrosis FoundationBethesda, MDPledge year 5 of 5$25K
Gilda's ClubChicago, ILAnnual fund$25K
Middlebury CollegeMiddlebury, VTThe basalt fund - year 2 of 5$25K
St Lukes Wood River FoundationKetchum, IDAnnual gift$15K
Wood River Community YMCAKetchum, IDDonation$15K
University Liggett SchoolGrosse Pointe, WIAnnual fund$13K
Greater Chicago Food DepositoryChicago, ILAnnual giving$10K
Higher GroundKetchum, IDAnnual fund$10K
Pettit National Ice CenterMilwaukee, WIGeneral purpose$10K
Riseline Carbon FoundationKetchum, IDGeneral purpose$10K
St Malachy SchoolChicago, ILAnnual gift$10K
The Senior ConnectionHailey, IDAnnual giving campaign$10K
World Cup Dreams FoundationPark City, UTGeneral purpose$10K
Cystic Fibrosis FoundationChicago, ILGrand chefs event$5,500
Alzheimer's AssociationChicago, ILGeneral purpose$5,000
Boots on the CourtWellington, FLTennis programs for military families$5,000
Chicago Coalition for the HomelessChicago, ILAnnual giving$5,000
Hadley Institute for the BlindWinnetka, ILAnnual giving$5,000
LA Rabida Children's HospitalChicago, ILGeneral fund$5,000
Mercy Home for Boys and GirlsChicago, ILAnnual fund$5,000
Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer FoundationChicago, ILAnnual fund$5,000
Saint Mary's CollegeNotre Dame, INAnnual fund$5,000
Salvation ArmyChicago, ILAnnual gift$5,000
Sun Valley Ski Education FoundationSun Valley, IDGeneral purpose$5,000
The Boulevard of ChicagoChicago, ILAnnual fund$5,000
West Deerfield Township Food PantryDeerfield, ILGeneral purpose$5,000
Wood River Community YMCAKetchum, IDYmca classic$3,750
Wayne State UniversityDetroit, MIMen and women's tennis programs$3,000
Ketchum Sun Valley Volunteer FirefightersKetchum, IDAnnual fund$2,500
YMCA Metropolitan ChicagoChicago, ILGeneral fund$2,500
Disabled American VetsErlanger, KYGeneral fund$1,000
Grass Lake CemeteryAntioch, ILGift$1,000
Olive Branch MissionChicago, ILAnnual gift$1,000
Town of Maine CemeteryPark Ridge, ILGift$1,000

By state: Illinois 18 · Idaho 8 · California 1 · New Jersey 1 · Maryland 1 · Vermont 1

About this foundation

George & June Block Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Harwood Hts, Illinois, administered in care of Carstens Inc, tax-exempt since 1999. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does George & June Block Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does George & June Block Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $839K across 37 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does George & June Block Family Foundation give?

Illinois (18 grants), Idaho (8 grants), California (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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