Block-Leavitt Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Block-Leavitt Foundation is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $90,000 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$90,000
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2,000 the year before.
100% 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 | $2,000 | 1 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $90,000 | 26 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Block-Leavitt 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-Leavitt Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 23 | $82,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bright Spark | General support | $10,000 |
| RVFB (Rainier Valley Food Bank) | General support | $10,000 |
| Act Theatre | General support | $5,000 |
| KCTS (Kentucky Community & Technical College System Foundation Inc) | General support | $5,000 |
| NW Harvest | General support | $5,000 |
| SCT (Seattle Children's Theatre) | General support | $5,000 |
| Seatte Repertory Theatre | General support | $5,000 |
| Seattle Shakespeare | General support | $5,000 |
| Town Hall Association | General support | $5,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union of Washington Foundation | General support | $4,000 |
| Asian Counseling and Referral Service | General support | $4,000 |
| Columbia Legal Services | General support | $4,000 |
| Endowment for Equal Justice | General support | $3,000 |
| Neighborcare Health | General support | $3,000 |
| Desc(downtown Emergency Service Center) | General support | $2,000 |
| El Centro de la Raza | General support | $2,000 |
| Jewish Family Service | General support | $2,000 |
| Northwest Justice Project | General support | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | General support | $2,000 |
| Rewa(refugee Women's Alliance) | General support | $2,000 |
| Arts Corps | General support | $1,000 |
| ML King Scholarship | General support | $1,000 |
| Seattle Public Theater | General support | $1,000 |
| Williams Project | General support | $1,000 |
| Elizabeth Gregory Home | General support | $500 |
| Mt Baker Community Club | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan J Leavitt
Questions people ask
Does Block-Leavitt Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Block-Leavitt Foundation give?
$90,000 in tax year 2024, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Block-Leavitt Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Susan J Leavitt (Trustee).
What does Block-Leavitt Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and human services.