The Block Friedman Family Foundation Inc
Historical FunderNew York, New York · EIN 22-6026000 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $130,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | THOMAS BLOCK |
|---|---|
| Address | 499 SEVENTH AVENUE 21ST FLOOR SOUTH, TOWER, NEW YORK NY 100186803 |
| Phone | 9173390344 |
| TBLOCK@BLOCKBUILDINGSLL | |
| Form and materials | LETTER FORM |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
39% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92Nd Street Y | New York, NY | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $2,050,000 |
| Mt Sinai Medical Center | New York, NY | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $1,260,000 |
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $866,667 |
| Uja Federation | New York, NY | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $470,000 |
| University of Vermont Foundation | Burlington, VT | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $290,000 |
| The Wheeler School | Providence, RI | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $130,000 |
| Rising Treetops at Oakhurst Inc | New York, NY | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $110,000 |
| The Steppingstone Foundation | Boston, MA | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $85,000 |
| Hyde Square Task Force | Jamaica Plain, MA | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| Objects Conservation Department (Metropolitan Museum of Art) | New York, NY | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of New York City | Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| National Network of Abortion Funds | Beaverton, OR | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $45,000 |
| Refugee Dream Center | Providence, RI | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $45,000 |
| Trustee of Dartmouth College | Hanover, NH | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $40,000 |
| Social Accountability International | New York, NY | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $32,000 |
| Lincoln Center Theater | New York, NY | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Vna Health Group | Neptune, NJ | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| The Fessenden School | West Newton, MA | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| The Lighthouse Guild International Inc | New York, NY | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| Jewish Association for Services for the Aged | New York, NY | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $18,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | New York, NY | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | New York, NY | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Wnetthirteen | New York, NY | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,711,667 | 23 |
| 2023 | $2,986,000 | 19 |
| 2022 | $4,215,000 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jan 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630149349100713
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-6026000
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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