The H & R Block Foundation
Accepts applications
The H & R Block Foundation is a private foundation in Kansas City, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.0 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $3.0 million and the largest $3.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.0 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$3.0 million
- Largest grant$3.0 million
- Assets$68.3 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.0 million the year before.
0% of its 2024 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 | $3.0 million | 2 | $66.4 million |
| 2024 | $3.0 million | 1 | $68.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | H R Block Foundation 4801 Main Street Ste 400, Kansas City, MO 64112 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (816) 854-4361 |
| What to submit | Visit hrblockfoundation.org for grant applications and submission guidelines. |
| Deadlines | Visit hrblockfoundation.org for current submission deadlines. |
| Restrictions | The foundation prefers to support projects and programs that strive for excellence, improve service for clients and strengthen the organization. A major emphasis is placed on support of activities that serve underserved, low-income persons living in jackson, clay, and platte counties in Missouri, and wyandotte and johnson counties in Kansas. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 1 | $3.0 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attached Statement | See attached statement | $3.0 million |
Officers and trustees
- Bruce C Davison
- Heather R Watts
- Thomas M Bloch
- William A Hall
- David P Miles
- John R Phillips
- Leo E Morton
- Tiffany Scalzitti Monroe
- Debbie Sosland-Edelman
Questions people ask
Does The H & R Block Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Visit hrblockfoundation.org for current submission deadlines..
How much does The H & R Block Foundation give?
$3.0 million in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $3.0 million.
Who runs The H & R Block Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Bruce C Davison (Vice Chairman & Director), Heather R Watts (Secretary & Director), Thomas M Bloch (Chairman & Director) and William A Hall (Treasurer & Director) among 9 officers and trustees.