The Block Grausman Fund
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-6086092 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$58K
Organizations funded36
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$1.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $2,000.
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
66% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| C-Cap | New York, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $14,345 |
| International Rescue Committee | Albert Lea, MN | General Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| CT Food Bank | New Haven, CT | General Charitable Purpose | $3,000 |
| Washington Ambulance | Washington Depot, CT | General Charitable Purpose | $3,000 |
| Washington Scholarship Fund | Washington Depot, CT | General Charitable Purpose | $3,000 |
| Washington Volunteer Firemen | Washington Depot, CT | General charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Connecticut Public | Hartford, CT | General Charitable Purpose | $2,000 |
| Gunn Memorial Library | Washington, CT | General Charitable Purpose | $2,000 |
| Steep Rock Association | Washington Depot, CT | General Charitable Purpose | $2,000 |
| The Ashley Bryan Center | New York, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $2,000 |
| Washington Art Association | Washington Depot, CT | General Charitable Purpose | $2,000 |
| Washington Community Fund | Washington Depot, CT | General Charitable Purpose | $2,000 |
| Isleford Library | Islesford, ME | General Charitable Purpose | $1,500 |
| NAACP Legal Defense Fund | New York, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $1,500 |
| Aclu | New York, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| American Academy in Rome | New York, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| Anti Defamation League | New York, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| George School | Newtown, PA | General Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| Housatonic Valley Association | South Lee, MA | General Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| National Academy of Design | New York, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| Skowhegan | New York, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | General Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| A S a P | Washington Depot, CT | General Charitable Purpose | $500 |
| Cranbrook Academy of Art | Bloomfield Hills, MI | General Charitable Purpose | $500 |
| VNA Northwest Inc | Banham, CT | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| Channel Thirteen | New York, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $250 |
| Isleford Neighborhood House | Northeast Harbor, ME | General Charitable Purpose | $250 |
| Palliative Care Program | New York, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $250 |
| Mt Desert Land & Garden Preserve | Mount Desert, ME | General Charitable Purpose | $200 |
| Washington Environmental Council | Washington Depot, CT | General Charitable Purpose | $200 |
| Northeast Harbor Ambulance Service | Northeast Harbor, ME | General Charitable Purpose | $150 |
| American Red Cross | New York, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $100 |
| INH Garden | Islesford, ME | General Charitable Purpose | $100 |
| Island Institute | Rockland, ME | General Charitable Purpose | $100 |
| Planned Parenthood | New York, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $100 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | General Charitable Purposes | $25 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $57,570 | 36 |
| 2024 | $60,745 | 41 |
| 2023 | $59,426 | 36 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621349349102527
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6086092
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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