The Margery L Block Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Antonio, Texas · EIN 87-4187428 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$3M
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$150,000
Total assets$46.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $150,000 and $250,000.
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
60% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas Md Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX | Contribution to support the innovative programs that advance patient care, research, education, and prevention. | $1,000,000 |
| Temple Beth El | San Antonio, TX | Contribution to support community, worship, and learning. | $750,000 |
| Breakthrough T1d | New York, NY | To contribute to improving lives by accelerating breakthroughs to cure, prevent, and treat type 1 diabetes (t1d). | $250,000 |
| Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund - Sechler Fund | Boston, MA | Donor advised fund for various charitable organizations | $150,000 |
| Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund - Zeller Daf | Boston, MA | Donor advised fund for various charitable organizations | $150,000 |
| Jewish Community Federation of Sf-Stephanie Block Daf | San Fransisco, CA | Donor advised fund for various charitable organizations | $150,000 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund Paige Sachs | New York, NY | Donor advised fund for various charitable organizations | $150,000 |
| Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund - Corey Block Fund | Boston, MA | Donor advised fund for various charitable organization | $150,000 |
| The University of Texas Health Science Center | San Antonio, TX | Contribution to support integration of art and to enhance the therapeutic environment for students and faculty. | $125,000 |
| Family Violence Prevention Services | San Antonio, TX | Contribution for general support | $100,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,975,000 | 10 |
| 2024 | $2,475,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $533,000 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632189349100328
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-4187428
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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