John C Bock Foundation
Accepts applications
John C Bock Foundation is a private foundation in Pickett, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $352,300 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$352,300
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$9.0 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was up from $291,338 the year before.
17% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $291,338 | 30 | $8.4 million |
| 2024 | $352,300 | 29 | $9.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Martin Childs IV 155 N Wacker Drive Suite 3200, Chicago, IL 60606 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (312) 715-5000 |
| What to submit | See website located at www.bockfoundation.org |
| Deadlines | May 31st |
| Restrictions | Primary focus is on old growth forests in the state of Wisconsin. See website for more information. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What John C Bock Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 26 | $314,800 |
| Illinois | 1 | $20,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northland College | Environmental education | $100,000 |
| Door County Land Trust Inc | Environmental conservation | $40,000 |
| Environmental Law and Policy Center of the Midwest | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Northeast Wisconsin Land Trust Inc | Environmental conservation | $20,000 |
| The Baird Creek Preservation Foundation Inc | Environmental conservation and restoration | $10,000 |
| Gathering Waters Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
| National Audubon Society Inc | Environmental restoration | $10,000 |
| Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Northwoods Land Trust Inc | Environmental conservation | $10,000 |
| Urban Tree Alliance LTD | Environmental restoration | $10,000 |
| The Northwoods Alliance Incorporated | Environmental conservation | $10,000 |
| The Ozaukee Washington Land Trust Inc | Environmental restoration | $10,000 |
| Hunger Task Force Inc | Environmental restoration | $8,500 |
| The Forest Stewards Guild | Environmental education and wildlife protection | $7,500 |
| International Crane Foundation Inc | Environmental restoration | $7,500 |
| Landmark Conservancy Inc | General operating support | $7,500 |
| Friends of Schlitz Audubon Nature Center Inc | Environmental restoration | $6,000 |
| Madison Reading Project Inc | Environmental education | $5,800 |
| Aldo Leopold Foundation Inc | Environmental education | $5,000 |
| Aldo Leopold Nature Center Inc | Environmental education | $5,000 |
| Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens Inc | Environmental education | $5,000 |
| Groundswell Conservancy Inc | Environmental restoration | $5,000 |
| Mequon Nature Preserve Inc | Environmental restoration and conservation | $5,000 |
| Neighborhood House of Milwaukee Inc | Environmental restoration | $5,000 |
| Trees for Tomorrow Incorporated | Environmental education scholarship program support | $5,000 |
| Christ Pond Foundation Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| North American Invasive Species Management Association | Environmental conservation | $5,000 |
| Wisconsin Conservation Voices Inc | Environmental education | $2,500 |
| Wildlife in Need Center LTD | Wildlife education | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carl Bock
- Jennifer Vallo
- Luke Seggelink
- Jeremy Shea
- Peter Mortenson
Questions people ask
Does John C Bock Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: May 31st.
How much does John C Bock Foundation give?
$352,300 in tax year 2024, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs John C Bock Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Carl Bock (Trustee), Jennifer Vallo (Trustee), Luke Seggelink (Trustee) and Jeremy Shea (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does John C Bock Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and education.