Private foundation · EIN 93-1241377 · Hillsboro, Oregon · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Bill Block 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 41 grants paid, $1.3M total, median $25K. 44% of grants stayed in Oregon.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
41
$1.3M
Median grant
$25K
Stays in OR
44%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$39M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Oregon Humane SocietyPortland, ORUnrestricted$75K
Shriners Hospital for ChildrenPortland, ORUnrestricted$75K
St Jude Children's HospitalMemphis, TNUnrestricted$50K
Humane Society of Southern ArizonaTucson, AZUnrestricted$50K
Guide Dogs for the BlindSan Rafael, CAUnrestricted$50K
Nw Medical Foundation of TillamookTillamook, ORUnrestricted$50K
Ronald McDonald Charities of S ArizTucson, AZUnrestricted$50K
Tunnels to TowersStaten Island, NYUnrestricted$50K
Friends of Pima Animal Care CenterTucson, AZUnrestricted$50K
Blue Angels FoundationPensacola, FLUnrestricted$50K
Dav - Disabled American VeteransCincinnati, OHUnrestricted$50K
Fisher House FoundationBaltimore, MDUnrestricted$50K
Gary Sinise FoundationWoodland Hills, CAUnrestricted$50K
Hawaii Community FoundationHonolulu, HIUnrestricted$50K
Maui Humane SocietyPuunene, HIUnrestricted$30K
Oregon Coast Scenic RailroadTillamook, ORUnrestricted$25K
America's Vet DogsSt James, NYUnrestricted$25K
Cystinosis Research FoundationIrvine, CAUnrestricted$25K
Garibaldi Volunteer Firefighters AsGaribaldi, ORUnrestricted$25K
Friends of Tillamook Air MuseumTillamook, ORUnrestricted$25K
Animal Haven By the SeaNehalem, ORUnrestricted$25K
Redwood City Sequoia Awards IncRedwood City, CAUnrestricted$25K
Southern Arizona Law Enforcement FdTucson, AZUnrestricted$25K
Veterans Housing Agency IncTucson, AZUnrestricted$25K
Turning Point USAPhoenix, AZUnrestricted$20K
Meals for SeniorsRockaway Beach, ORUnrestricted$20K
Tillamook Animal ShelterTillamook, ORUnrestricted$20K
Tillamook K9 RescueTillamook, ORUnrestricted$20K
Tillamook YMCA CenterTillamook, ORUnrestricted$20K
Leilani Farm SanctuaryHaiku, HIUnrestricted$20K
Boys Girls Clubs of Benton FranklinPasco, WAUnrestricted$20K
Friends of Mid-Columbia LibrariesKennewick, WAUnrestricted$20K
Integrative TouchTucson, AZUnrestricted$20K
Marie Mills FoundationTillamook, ORUnrestricted$20K
Sunshine DivisionPortland, ORUnrestricted$20K
UkanduPortland, ORUnrestricted$20K
Union Gospel MissionPortland, ORUnrestricted$20K
United Paws of TillamookTillamook, ORUnrestricted$10K
Friends of Netarts Bay WatershedNetarts, ORUnrestricted$10K
Guts Gear FoundationDes Moines, IAUnrestricted$10K
Oregon Reign Fastpitch SoftballForest Grove, ORUnrestricted$5,000

By state: Oregon 18 · Arizona 7 · California 4 · Hawaii 3 · New York 2 · Tennessee 1

About this foundation

Bill Block Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Hillsboro, Oregon, administered in care of Ernest W Block Jr, 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 Bill Block Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Bill Block Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.3M across 41 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Bill Block Foundation give?

Oregon (18 grants), Arizona (7 grants), California (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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