Private foundation · Northville, MI

The Block Foundation

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Typical grant size
$5K $8K $14K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
24
Repeat grantees
22
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

Jeffrey T Snyder
PRESIDENT/ TREASURER
Theresa a Snyder
SECRETARY
Marie T Mccormick
BOARD MEMBER
Susan E Young
BOARD MEMBER
Marie T Snyder
BOARD MEMBER
Susan E Snyder
BOARD MEMBER

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
4.9%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'17
'18
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
151
Total grants awarded
$2.0M
Total amount
$13K
Average grant
$125K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$300K
29 grants
2023
$281K
29 grants
2022
$304K
24 grants
2021
$219K
18 grants
2020
$322K
14 grants
2019
$206K
9 grants
2018
$97K
7 grants
2017
$103K
8 grants
2016
$74K
8 grants
2015
$75K
5 grants

Top recipients

9 grants · MI · ≈ likely match
$375K
5 grants · MI · ✓ Exact match
$255K
9 grants · NM · ✓ Exact match
$225K
9 grants · MI · ✓ Exact match
$111K
Michigan Institute of Masonry
2 grants · MI
$104K
5 grants · IL · ✓ Exact match
$80K
6 grants · MI · ✓ Exact match
$66K
Our Lady of Victory
9 grants · MI
$60K
Capuchin Soup Kitchen
5 grants · MI
$43K
5 grants · MI · ✓ Exact match
$43K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

Detroit Catholic Central High School
SNYDER FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FUND
MI · TY 2024
$50K
Masonry Institute of Michigan
TO FUND MASONRY SCHOLARSHIPS
MI · TY 2024
$25K
New Mexico State University
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE BLOCK FOUNDATION ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FOR MBA STUDENTS
NM · TY 2024
$25K
Alternatives for Girls
PROMOTE THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND SUPPORT OF HOMELESS AND HIGH-RISK GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN
MI · TY 2024
$20K
Friends of the Rouge
TO RESTORE, PROTECT AND ENHANCE THE ROUGE RIVER WATERSHED.
MI · TY 2024
$15K
Capuchin Soup Kitchen
PROVIDE FOOD AND CLOTHING TO THE POOR.
MI · TY 2024
$10K
St Lasalle Auxiliary Christian Brothers
PROVIDE A RICH AND TRANSFORMATIVE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE.
LA · TY 2024
$10K
Kidney Cancer Association
KIDNEY CANCER RESEARCH
TX · TY 2024
$10K
Colorectal Cancer Alliance
COLON CANCER RESEARCH
DC · TY 2024
$10K
The Lennon Center
PROVIDE ENRICHMENT, NON-JUDGMENTAL ADVICE, EDUCATION COUNSELING AND MATERIAL ASSISTANCE BEFORE DURING AND AFTER PREGNANC…
MI · TY 2024
$10K
Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan
TO ACHIEVE A HEALTHY, HUNGER-FREE COMMUNITY BY EMPOWERING THE PEOPLE WE SERVE THROUGH EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY
MI · TY 2024
$10K
Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan
TO PROVIDE PEOPLE WITH FOOD, PLACE FOSTER CHILDREN WITH FAMILIES AND SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS OVERCOMING ADDICTION
MI · TY 2024
$10K
Forgotten Harvest
PROVIDE FOOD TO FOOD-INSECURE FAMILIES IN THE METRO DETROIT AREA
MI · TY 2024
$10K
Masonry Foundation
TO ADVANCE THE MASONRY INDUSTRY THROUGH EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND TRAINING.
IL · TY 2024
$10K
Prostate Cancer Foundation
PROSTATE CANCER RESEARCH
CA · TY 2024
$8K
Lymphoma Research Foundation
NON-HODGKIN'S LYMPHOMA RESEARCH
NY · TY 2024
$8K
Breast Cancer Research Foundation
BREAST CANCER RESEARCH
NY · TY 2024
$8K
The Children's Center of Detroit
PROVIDING CLINICAL, BEHAVIORAL AND ACADEMIC SUPPORT AS WELL AS EMERGENCY CRISIS CARE
MI · TY 2024
$8K
Northville Civic Concern
TO PROVIDE FOOD AND SUNDRIES FOR NEEDY FAMILIES
MI · TY 2024
$8K
Susan G Komen for the Cure
PROVIDES ADVOCACY AND RESOURCES FOR BREAST CANCER PATIENTS.
MI · TY 2024
$5K
Aquinas College
TO FUND THE WOMEN'S GOLF PROGRAM
MI · TY 2024
$5K
Our Lady of Victory
TO SUPPORT A FAMILY IN NEED/TUITION ASSISSTANCE
MI · TY 2024
$5K
The Arc Livingston
TO PROMOTE AND PROTECT THE HUMAN RIGHTS OF PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
MI · TY 2024
$5K
Albion College
TO FUND THE WOMEN'S GOLF PROGRAM
MI · TY 2024
$5K
Plymouth Pollinators
TO ADD GARDEN SPACES TO LOCAL CITIES AND RESIDENTIAL LANDSCAPES.
MI · TY 2024
$3K
Covenant House
TO SERVE YOUTH FACING ABUSE, HOMELESSNESS AND TRAFFICKING
MI · TY 2024
$3K
Living & Learning Enrichment Center
PROVIDING SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISIM.
MI · TY 2024
$3K
Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries
FIND PERMANENT SOLUTIONS FOR THE DISADVANTAGED
MI · TY 2024
$3K
Michigan Environmental Council
DEVELOP INNOVATIVE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY IDEAS AND COMMUNICATE THEM TO KEY AUDIENCES IN A COMPELLING FASHION.
MI · TY 2024
$2K
Detroit Catholic Central High School
SNYDER FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FUND
MI · TY 2023
$50K
Masonry Institute of Michigan
TO FUND MASONRY SCHOLARSHIPS
MI · TY 2023
$25K
New Mexico State University
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE BLOCK FOUNDATION ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FOR MBA STUDENTS
NM · TY 2023
$25K
Alternatives for Girls
PROMOTE THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND SUPPORT OF HOMELESS AND HIGH-RISK GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN
MI · TY 2023
$20K
Friends of the Rouge
TO RESTORE, PROTECT AND ENHANCE THE ROUGE RIVER WATERSHED.
MI · TY 2023
$15K
Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan
TO PROVIDE PEOPLE WITH FOOD, PLACE FOSTER CHILDREN WITH FAMILIES AND SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS OVERCOMING ADDICTION
MI · TY 2023
$10K
Masonry Foundation
TO ADVANCE THE MASONRY INDUSTRY THROUGH EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND TRAINING.
IL · TY 2023
$10K
Forgotten Harvest
PROVIDE FOOD TO FOOD-INSECURE FAMILIES IN THE METRO DETROIT AREA
MI · TY 2023
$10K
St Lasalle Auxiliary Christian Brothers
PROVIDE A RICH AND TRANSFORMATIVE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE.
LA · TY 2023
$10K
The Lennon Center
PROVIDE ENRICHMENT, NON-JUDGMENTAL ADVICE, EDUCATION COUNSELING AND MATERIAL ASSISTANCE BEFORE DURING AND AFTER PREGNANC…
MI · TY 2023
$10K
Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan
TO ACHIEVE A HEALTHY, HUNGER-FREE COMMUNITY BY EMPOWERING THE PEOPLE WE SERVE THROUGH EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY
MI · TY 2023
$10K
Capuchin Soup Kitchen
PROVIDE FOOD AND CLOTHING TO THE POOR.
MI · TY 2023
$10K
Colorectal Cancer Alliance
COLON CANCER RESEARCH
DC · TY 2023
$8K
Kidney Cancer Association
KIDNEY CANCER RESEARCH
TX · TY 2023
$8K
Our Lady of Victory
TO SUPPORT A FAMILY IN NEED/TUITION ASSISSTANCE
MI · TY 2023
$8K
Northville Civic Concern
TO PROVIDE FOOD AND SUNDRIES FOR NEEDY FAMILIES
MI · TY 2023
$8K
The Arc Livingston
TO PROMOTE AND PROTECT THE HUMAN RIGHTS OF PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
MI · TY 2023
$5K
Albion College
TO FUND THE WOMEN'S GOLF PROGRAM
MI · TY 2023
$5K
Aquinas College
TO FUND THE WOMEN'S GOLF PROGRAM
MI · TY 2023
$5K
The Children's Center of Detroit
PROVIDING CLINICAL, BEHAVIORAL AND ACADEMIC SUPPORT AS WELL AS EMERGENCY CRISIS CARE
MI · TY 2023
$5K
Susan G Komen for the Cure
PROVIDES ADVOCACY AND RESOURCES FOR BREAST CANCER PATIENTS.
MI · TY 2023
$5K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.