Bill Block Foundation
Invitation OnlyHillsboro, Oregon · EIN 93-1241377 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $50,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
57% of grants went outside Oregon.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon Humane Society | Portland, OR | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Portland, OR | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | Memphis, TN | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Humane Society of Southern Arizona | Tucson, AZ | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Nw Medical Foundation of Tillamook | Tillamook, OR | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald Charities of S Ariz | Tucson, AZ | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Friends of Pima Animal Care Center | Tucson, AZ | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Blue Angels Foundation | Pensacola, FL | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Dav - Disabled American Veterans | Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Fisher House Foundation | Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Woodland Hills, CA | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation | Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Maui Humane Society | Puunene, HI | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Cystinosis Research Foundation | Irvine, CA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Friends of Tillamook Air Museum | Tillamook, OR | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Redwood City Sequoia Awards Inc | Redwood City, CA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Veterans Housing Agency Inc | Tucson, AZ | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Tillamook Animal Shelter | Tillamook, OR | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Tillamook K9 Rescue | Tillamook, OR | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Tillamook YMCA Center | Tillamook, OR | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Friends of Mid-Columbia Libraries | Kennewick, WA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Marie Mills Foundation | Tillamook, OR | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission | Portland, OR | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| United Paws of Tillamook | Tillamook, OR | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Friends of Netarts Bay Watershed | Netarts, OR | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Guts Gear Foundation | Des Moines, IA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
The return also lists 15 grants to individuals ($370,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,300,000 | 41 |
| 2023 | $190,000 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349103463
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 93-1241377
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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