George and June Block Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyHarwood Heights, Illinois · EIN 36-4294119 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$839K
Organizations funded37
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$17.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
51% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Community Hospital | Arlington Heights, IL | Pancreatic cancer center year 1 of 7 | $500,000 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network | Manhattan Beach, CA | General purpose | $40,000 |
| Dravet Syndrome Foundation | Cherry Hill, NJ | Dance for dravet gold sponsor | $30,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Bethesda, MD | Pledge year 5 of 5 | $25,000 |
| Gilda's Club | Chicago, IL | Annual fund | $25,000 |
| Middlebury College | Middlebury, VT | The basalt fund - year 2 of 5 | $25,000 |
| St Lukes Wood River Foundation | Ketchum, ID | Annual gift | $15,000 |
| Wood River Community YMCA | Ketchum, ID | Donation | $15,000 |
| University Liggett School | Grosse Pointe, WI | Annual fund | $12,500 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | Annual giving | $10,000 |
| Higher Ground | Ketchum, ID | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| Pettit National Ice Center | Milwaukee, WI | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Riseline Carbon Foundation | Ketchum, ID | General purpose | $10,000 |
| St Malachy School | Chicago, IL | Annual gift | $10,000 |
| The Senior Connection | Hailey, ID | Annual giving campaign | $10,000 |
| World Cup Dreams Foundation | Park City, UT | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Chicago, IL | Grand chefs event | $5,500 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Chicago, IL | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Boots on the Court | Wellington, FL | Tennis programs for military families | $5,000 |
| Chicago Coalition for the Homeless | Chicago, IL | Annual giving | $5,000 |
| Hadley Institute for the Blind | Winnetka, IL | Annual giving | $5,000 |
| LA Rabida Children's Hospital | Chicago, IL | General fund | $5,000 |
| Mercy Home for Boys and Girls | Chicago, IL | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation | Chicago, IL | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Saint Mary's College | Notre Dame, IN | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | Chicago, IL | Annual gift | $5,000 |
| Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation | Sun Valley, ID | General purpose | $5,000 |
| The Boulevard of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| West Deerfield Township Food Pantry | Deerfield, IL | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Wood River Community YMCA | Ketchum, ID | YMCA classic | $3,750 |
| Wayne State University | Detroit, MI | Men and women's tennis programs | $3,000 |
| Ketchum Sun Valley Volunteer Firefighters | Ketchum, ID | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| YMCA Metropolitan Chicago | Chicago, IL | General fund | $2,500 |
| Disabled American Vets | Erlanger, KY | General fund | $1,000 |
| Grass Lake Cemetery | Antioch, IL | Gift | $1,000 |
| Olive Branch Mission | Chicago, IL | Annual gift | $1,000 |
| Town of Maine Cemetery | Park Ridge, IL | Gift | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $838,750 | 37 |
| 2024 | $800,000 | 40 |
| 2023 | $750,000 | 41 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622059349100212
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4294119
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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