The Block Grausman Fund
Preselected recipients only
The Block Grausman Fund is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $57,570 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $14,345. 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$57,570
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$14,345
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees3%
Giving in 2025 was down from $60,745 the year before.
3% 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 | $59,426 | 36 | $980,503 |
| 2024 | $60,745 | 41 | $1.0 million |
| 2025 | $57,570 | 36 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
The Block Grausman Fund 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 Grausman Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 12 | $23,545 |
| Connecticut | 12 | $23,200 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maine | 6 | $2,300 |
| Alabama | 1 | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| C-Cap | General Charitable Purpose | $14,345 |
| International Rescue Committee | General Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| CT Food Bank | General Charitable Purpose | $3,000 |
| Washington Ambulance | General Charitable Purpose | $3,000 |
| Washington Scholarship Fund | General Charitable Purpose | $3,000 |
| Washington Volunteer Firemen | General charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Connecticut Public | General Charitable Purpose | $2,000 |
| Gunn Memorial Library | General Charitable Purpose | $2,000 |
| Steep Rock Association | General Charitable Purpose | $2,000 |
| The Ashley Bryan Center | General Charitable Purpose | $2,000 |
| Washington Art Association | General Charitable Purpose | $2,000 |
| Washington Community Fund | General Charitable Purpose | $2,000 |
| Isleford Library | General Charitable Purpose | $1,500 |
| NAACP Legal Defense Fund | General Charitable Purpose | $1,500 |
| ACLU | General Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| American Academy in Rome | General Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| Anti Defamation League | General Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| George School | General Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| Housatonic Valley Association | General Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| National Academy of Design | General Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| Skowhegan | General Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | General Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| A S A P | General Charitable Purpose | $500 |
| Cranbrook Academy of Art | General Charitable Purpose | $500 |
| VNA Northwest Inc | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| Channel Thirteen | General Charitable Purpose | $250 |
| Isleford Neighborhood House | General Charitable Purpose | $250 |
| Palliative Care Program | General Charitable Purpose | $250 |
| Mt Desert Land & Garden Preserve | General Charitable Purpose | $200 |
| Washington Environmental Council | General Charitable Purpose | $200 |
| Northeast Harbor Ambulance Service | General Charitable Purpose | $150 |
| American Red Cross | General Charitable Purpose | $100 |
| INH Garden | General Charitable Purpose | $100 |
| Island Institute | General Charitable Purpose | $100 |
| Planned Parenthood | General Charitable Purpose | $100 |
| World Central Kitchen | General Charitable Purposes | $25 |
Officers and trustees
- Philip Grausman
- Richard Grausman
- Etta Brandman
Questions people ask
Does The Block Grausman Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Block Grausman Fund give?
$57,570 in tax year 2025, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Block Grausman Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Philip Grausman (Trustee), Richard Grausman (Trustee) and Etta Brandman (Trustee).
What does The Block Grausman Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and arts and culture.