Private foundation · EIN 87-4187428 · San Antonio, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Margery L Block Charitable 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: 10 grants paid, $3.0M total, median $150K. 40% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$3.0M
Median grant
$150K
Stays in TX
40%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$38M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, TXContribution to support the innovative programs that advance patient care, research, education, and prevention.$1.0M
Temple Beth ElSan Antonio, TXContribution to support community, worship, and learning.$750K
Breakthrough T1dNew York, NYTo contribute to improving lives by accelerating breakthroughs to cure, prevent, and treat type 1 diabetes (t1d).$250K
Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund - Sechler FundBoston, MADonor advised fund for various charitable organizations$150K
Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund - Zeller DafBoston, MADonor advised fund for various charitable organizations$150K
Jewish Community Federation of Sf-Stephanie Block DafSan Francisco, CADonor advised fund for various charitable organizations$150K
Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund Paige SachsNew York, NYDonor advised fund for various charitable organizations$150K
Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund - Corey Block FundBoston, MADonor advised fund for various charitable organization$150K
The University of Texas Health Science CenterSan Antonio, TXContribution to support integration of art and to enhance the therapeutic environment for students and faculty.$125K
Family Violence Prevention ServicesSan Antonio, TXContribution for general support$100K

By state: Texas 4 · Massachusetts 3 · New York 2 · California 1

About this foundation

Margery L Block Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Antonio, Texas, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Margery L Block Charitable 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 Margery L Block Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $3.0M across 10 grants, a median of $150K.

Where does Margery L Block Charitable Foundation give?

Texas (4 grants), Massachusetts (3 grants), New York (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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