Block & Popick Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Block & Popick Foundation is a private foundation in Chevy Chase, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $22,558 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $300 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$22,558
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$300
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$515,319
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2025 was up from $12,549 the year before.
42% of its 2025 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 | $12,099 | 13 | $375,354 |
| 2024 | $12,549 | 16 | $457,794 |
| 2025 | $22,558 | 24 | $515,319 |
How to apply
Block & Popick Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Block & Popick Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 7 | $10,800 |
| Florida | 2 | $5,300 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $2,615 |
| Georgia | 2 | $1,100 |
| New York | 2 | $700 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $463 |
| Arizona | 1 | $200 |
| Iowa | 1 | $200 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Makom | To support people with disabilities | $5,000 |
| Friends of Howard University Golf | Support the university sports team | $5,000 |
| Adas Israel Congregation | To support religious organization | $2,440 |
| Charles E Smith Life Communities | Support nursing home services | $2,000 |
| Main Street Connect | To support affordable housing | $2,000 |
| Landon School | To support educational organization | $1,000 |
| American Cancer Society | To support medical research | $700 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | To support medical services | $500 |
| Colel Chabad | Support humanitarian social services | $500 |
| Alzheimers Association | To support medical research | $463 |
| Arthritis Foundation | To support arthritis research | $400 |
| American Kidney Fund | To support medical research | $300 |
| Parkinsons Research Foundation | To support medical research | $300 |
| Diener School | To support education | $300 |
| Autism Speaks | To support autism research | $200 |
| Children's National Hospital | To support the hospital | $200 |
| American Diabeties Association | To support medical research | $200 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | To support services for children | $200 |
| American Lung Association | To support lung cancer research | $200 |
| Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer | Support pancreatic cancer research | $200 |
| Sigma Delta Tau Foundation | To support services for women | $180 |
| American Heart Association | To support medical research | $100 |
| National Ms Society | Support mutliple sclerosis research | $100 |
| The Kennedy Center | To support the arts | $75 |
Officers and trustees
- Dorothy L Block
- Steven L Block
- Mindy Block Mintz
Questions people ask
Does Block & Popick Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Block & Popick Foundation give?
$22,558 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $300.
Who runs Block & Popick Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dorothy L Block (President,tr), Steven L Block (Vice Preside) and Mindy Block Mintz (Secretary).
What does Block & Popick Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, disability and health.