Richard L and Diane M Block Foundation
Accepts applications
Richard L and Diane M Block Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.4 million in 75 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $300,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.4 million
- Number of grants75
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$37.9 million
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.6 million the year before.
64% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.6 million | 65 | $36.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 75 | $37.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Foundation Source 501 Silverside Road Suite 123, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | jennifer@akblockfoundation.com |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | Richardlanddianemblockfoundation.org |
What Richard L and Diane M Block Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Alaska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 69 | $1.2 million |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $167,000 |
| California | 3 | $23,977 |
| Kansas | 1 | $900 |
| New York | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Covenant House Alaska | Covey Academy Operations | $300,000 |
| First Church of Christ Scientist | General & Unrestricted | $167,000 |
| American Red Cross - Anchorage Alaska Chapter | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity International Inc | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Mat Su Youth Housing | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Volunteers of America Inc | Early Intervention through Expansion of Family Services and Kinship Caregiver Supports | $50,000 |
| Anchorage Opera Company | General Operating Support | $35,000 |
| University of Alaska Foundation | Rose Berry Alaska Art Gallery Upgrades -Friends of the Museum Exhibit Fund | $30,000 |
| Alaska Association for Christian Science Nursing I | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Alaska Childrens Trust | Pathways to Hope - An Indigenous Approach to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse | $25,000 |
| Alaska Zoo | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Beacon Hill | General Operating Support for Services Outside of Anchorage | $25,000 |
| Downtown Soup Kitchen | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Family Promise of Juneau | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Perseverance Theatre Incorporated | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Residential Youth Care Inc | Sea Level Project | $25,000 |
| Alaska Public Media Inc | Learning Neighborhoods Project | $20,000 |
| Anchorage Symphony Orchestra | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Bethel Community Services Foundation Inc | Bethel Food Bank & Pantry Program | $20,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Homer Council on the Arts | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Ketchikan Wellness Coalition | General Operating Support and Magsayawan Project | $20,000 |
| Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church | Playground Surfacing | $20,000 |
| Anchorage Concert Association Inc | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Cyranos Theatre Company | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Fairbanks Drama Association and Fairbanks Children | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Homer Opus | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Northern Culture Exchange | Spenard Jazz Fest | $12,000 |
| The Albert Baker Fund | Scholarship fund for Alaska Resident Students | $11,000 |
| The Albert Baker Fund | The Albert Baker Fund eligible Alaskan scholarship fund | $10,977 |
| Alaska Pacific University | Richard L and Diane M Block Foundation scholarship fund | $10,002 |
| Aiding Women From Abuse and Rape Emergencies Inc | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Alaska Arts Education Consortium Inc | General Operating Support directed at Rural Arts Initiative | $10,000 |
| Alaska Pacific University | Richard L and Diane M Block Foundation scholarship fund | $10,000 |
| Anchorage Chamber Music Festival | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Anchorage Community Theatre Inc | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Anchorage Museum Association | Alaska Exhibition: Phase II Upgrades | $10,000 |
| Camp Fire | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Denali Arts Council | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Fairbanks Arts Association 483 | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Deborah Bellange
- Patrick Block
- Jennifer D Green
- Juliette Green
- Edward McCarty
- Mead Treadwell
- Amanda Weitman
Questions people ask
Does Richard L and Diane M Block Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Richardlanddianemblockfoundation.org.
How much does Richard L and Diane M Block Foundation give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2024, across 75 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Richard L and Diane M Block Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Deborah Bellange (Trustee, Treas, Chair), Patrick Block (Trustee), Jennifer D Green (Trustee, Sec) and Juliette Green (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Richard L and Diane M Block Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.