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The Blocker Foundation

Historical Funder

Suffolk, Virginia · EIN 54-1217447 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2024)$4.6M
Organizations funded69
Typical grant$58,092
Total assets$119.8M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $33,220 and $99,921.

From the return

How to apply

The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):

ContactWHITNEY SAUNDERS
Address705 WEST WASHINGTON STREET, SUFFOLK VA 23434
Phone7579422005
Form and materialsCONTACT WHITNEY SAUNDERS FOR REQUIREMENTS
DeadlinesNONE
RestrictionsNONE

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.

  • Human Services7
  • Education5
  • Arts & Culture4
  • Housing4
  • Community Development3
  • Environment3

Where it gives

4% of grants went outside Virginia.

Grants paid in tax year 2024

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Next Step to SuccessNorfolk, VAGeneral operating$250,000
E3 Elevate Early EducationVirginia Beach, VAGeneral operating$200,000
Virginia Supportive HousingRichmond, VAGeneral operating$150,000
Habitat for Humanity of South Hampton RoadNorfolk, VAGeneral operating$150,000
Commonwealth Alliance for Rural CollegesRichmond, VAGeneral operating$125,000
NauticusNorfolk, VAGeneral operating$125,000
Chesapeake Bay FoundationVirginia Beach, VAGeneral operating$125,000
Black BrandNorfolk, VAGeneral operating$125,000
YMCA of South Hampton RoadsChesapeake, VAGeneral operating$100,000
United Way of South Hampton RoadsNorfolk, VAGeneral operating$100,000
Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern VaVirginia Beach, VAGeneral operating$100,000
Access College FoundationNorfolk, VAGeneral operating$100,000
Joy MinistriesVirginia Beach, VAGeneral operating$100,000
Hampton Roads Ecumenical Lodgings & Provisions IncHampton, VAGeneral operating$100,000
Samaritan HouseVirginia Beach, VAGeneral operating$100,000
Portsmouth Catholic Regional SchoolPortsmouth, VAGeneral operating$100,000
Virginia Living MuseumNewport News, VAGeneral operating$99,947
Elizabeth River ProjectNorfolk, VAGeneral operating$99,921
Survivor VenturesNorfolk, VAGeneral operating$88,000
Vb Home NowVirginia Beach, VAGeneral operating$87,500
Old Dominion UniversityNorfolk, VAGeneral operating$86,172
Buffalow Family and Friends Comm DayChesapeake, VAGeneral oeprating$79,314
The Community Outreach CoalitionPortsmouth, VAGeneral operating$75,366
Child & Family Services of Eastern Va Inc Dba the Up CenterNorfolk, VAGeneral operating$75,000
Literacy for LifeWilliamsburg, VAGeneral operating$75,000
Envision Lead Grow Incorporated the Mustard Seed PlacePortsmouth, VAGeneral operating$75,000
Peake Childhood CenterHampton, VAGeneral operating$75,000
Walk in It IncSuffolk, VAGeneral operating$75,000
YWCA South Hampton RoadsNorfolk, VAGeneral operating$73,100
Virginia Museum of History and CultureRichmond, VAGeneral operating$70,625
Virginia Foundation for Community College EducationRichmond, VAGeneral operating$61,600
Wetlands WatchNorfolk, VAGeneral operating$60,000
Children's Health Investment Program of South Hampton RoadsChesapeake, VAGeneral operating$60,000
Jamestown-Yorktown FoundationWilliamsburg, VAGeneral operating$60,000
Tidewater Friends of Foster CareNorfolk, VAGeneral operating$58,092
Virginia Housing AllianceRichmond, VAGeneral operating$56,064
Tidewater Youth Services FoundationPortsmouth, VAGeneral operating$56,000
Center for Nonprofit ExcellenceCharlottesville, VAGeneral operating$55,748
The Urban Renewal CenterNorfolk, VAGeneral operating$52,550
Natasha House IncYorktown, VAGeneral operating$50,000
Legal Aid Society of Eastern VirginiaNorfolk, VAGeneral operating$50,000
United Way of the Virginia PeninsulaYorktown, VAGeneral operating$50,000
Mother Seton House IncVirginia Beach, VAGeneral operating$50,000
Horizons Hampton RoadsNorfolk, VAGeneral operating$50,000
Alternative IncFort Monroe, VAGeneral operating$50,000
Pin MinistryVirginia Beach, VAGeneral operating$42,302
Suffolk Christian Fellowship CenterSuffolk, VAGeneral operating$41,140
Albemarle Area United WayElizabeth City, NCGeneral operating$40,000
Williamsburg Area Meals on WheelsWilliamsburg, VAGeneral operating$40,000
Portsmouth Development FoundationPortsmouth, VAGeneral operating$38,500
Suffolk Art LeagueSuffolk, VAGeneral operating$35,000
New Vision Youth Services IncChesapeake, VAGeneral operating$33,220
Suffolk Public LibrarySuffolk, VAGeneral operating$32,384
Communities in Schools of Hampton RoadsPortsmouth, VAGeneral operating$30,000
Link of Hampton Roads IncNewport News, VAGeneral operating$25,000
All District ReadsNorfolk, VAGeneral operating$25,000
Food Bank of the AlbemarleElizabeth City, NCGeneral operating$25,000
Meals on Wheels of ChesapeakeChesapeake, VAGeneral operating$25,000
Youth Volunteer Corps of Hampton Roads IncNewport News, VAGeneral operating$25,000
Divine Inspiration Outreach IncChesapeake, VAGeneral operating$22,500

Showing the 60 largest of 69 grants to organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidGrant lines
2024$4,604,80569
2023$4,431,26165

Sources

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