The Lucille & Joseph Block Foundation
Invitation OnlyWinnetka, Illinois · EIN 36-4243294 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$55K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$679K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago | Chicago, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| AIDS Foundation of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Northwestern University - the Block Museum Leadership Circle | Evanston, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | Chicago, IL | General support | $4,500 |
| Ravinia Festival Association | Highland Park, IL | General support | $3,500 |
| North Shore Senior Center | Chicago, IL | General support | $3,000 |
| Roosevelt University | Chicago, IL | General support | $3,000 |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General support | $3,000 |
| Field Museum of Natural History | Chicago, IL | General support | $2,500 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General support | $2,500 |
| The Museum of Science & Industry | Chicago, IL | General support | $2,500 |
| American Jewish Committee | Chicago, IL | General support | $2,000 |
| Chicago Horticultural Society (Dba - Chicago Botanic Garden) | Glencoe, IL | General support | $2,000 |
| Chicago Commons Association | Chicago, IL | General support | $1,000 |
| Chicago Historical Society | Chicago, IL | General support | $1,000 |
| Chicago Public Media Inc (Wbez) | Chicago, IL | General support | $1,000 |
| Merit School of Music | Chicago, IL | General support | $1,000 |
| The Ark | Chicago, IL | General support | $1,000 |
| Window to the World Communications Inc | Chicago, IL | General support | $1,000 |
| Executive Service Corps United States | Chicago, IL | General support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $55,000 | 20 |
| 2024 | $47,000 | 19 |
| 2023 | $47,000 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620979349100422
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4243294
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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