The Block Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Block Foundation is a private foundation in Northville, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $388,500 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $55,000. 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$388,500
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$55,000
- Assets$7.6 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was up from $300,000 the year before.
10% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $281,000 | 29 | $6.2 million |
| 2024 | $300,000 | 29 | $6.8 million |
| 2025 | $388,500 | 32 | $7.6 million |
How to apply
The Block 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 The Block Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 24 | $301,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 2 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aquinas College | To fund the women's golf program & the dominican sisters matching fund raiser | $55,000 |
| Detroit Catholic Central High School | Snyder family scholarship fund | $50,500 |
| Masonry Institute of Michigan | To fund masonry scholarships | $47,500 |
| New Mexico State University | Establishment of the block foundation endowed scholarship for mba students | $25,000 |
| Alternatives for Girls | Promote the health, safety, and support of homeless and high-risk girls and young women | $20,000 |
| Capuchin Soup Kitchen | Provide food and clothing to the poor. | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan | To provide people with food, place foster children with families and support individuals overcoming addiction | $10,000 |
| Colorectal Cancer Alliance | Colon cancer research | $10,000 |
| Forgotten Harvest | Provide food to food-insecure families in the metro detroit area | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Rouge | To restore, protect and enhance the rouge river watershed. | $10,000 |
| Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan | To achieve a healthy, hunger-free community by empowering the people we serve through education and advocacy | $10,000 |
| Kidney Cancer Association | Kidney cancer research | $10,000 |
| Masonry Foundation | To advance the masonry industry through education, research and training. | $10,000 |
| Northville Civic Concern | To provide food and sundries for needy families | $10,000 |
| St Lasalle Auxiliary Christian Brothers | Provide a rich and transformative educational experience. | $10,000 |
| The Children's Center of Detroit | Providing clinical, behavioral and academic support as well as emergency crisis care | $10,000 |
| The Lennon Center | Provide enrichment, non-judgmental advice, education counseling and material assistance before during and after pregnancy. | $10,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | Breast cancer research | $7,500 |
| Lymphoma Research Foundation | Non-hodgkin's lymphoma research | $7,500 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation | Prostate cancer research | $7,500 |
| Albion College | To fund the women's golf program | $5,000 |
| Michigan Environmental Council | Develop innovative environmental policy ideas and communicate them to key audiences in a compelling fashion. | $5,000 |
| Plymouth Pollinators | To add garden spaces to local cities and residential landscapes. | $5,000 |
| Susan G Komen for the Cure | Provides advocacy and resources for breast cancer patients. | $5,000 |
| The Arc Livingston | To promote and protect the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. | $5,000 |
| Visonalist Entertainment Productions | Funding for education purposes | $5,000 |
| Northville Historical Society | Repairs and maintenance of musuem proprty | $5,000 |
| Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries | Find permanent solutions for the disadvantaged | $3,000 |
| Covenant House | To serve youth facing abuse, homelessness and trafficking | $2,500 |
| Individual | Providing support to individuals with autisim. | $2,500 |
| Our Lady of Victory | To support a family in need/tuition assisstance | $2,500 |
| Northville Distric Library | To help fund the northville district library and their operations | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeffrey T Snyder
- Theresa A Snyder
- Marie T McCormick
- Susan E Young
Questions people ask
Does The Block Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Block Foundation give?
$388,500 in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Block Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jeffrey T Snyder (President/ Treasurer), Theresa A Snyder (Secretary), Marie T McCormick (Board Member) and Susan E Young (Board Member).
What does The Block Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.