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Harris & Frances Block Foundation Inc

Marshfield, Vermont  ·  EIN 311784246  ·  Private foundation

Harris & Frances Block Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Marshfield, Vermont. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $552K in grants paid and $13.7M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 257 individual grants from this funder — $3.8M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$552K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$13.7M
Total assets
257
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Harris & Frances Block Foundation Inc funds

Harris & Frances Block Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, arts education, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, criminal justice, and related causes.

Arts & CultureArts EducationCivil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementCriminal JusticeEconomic DevelopmentEducationEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHealth Care

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, immigrants & refugees, justice involved, low-income communities, veterans.

black communitieschildrenimmigrants & refugeesjustice involvedlow-income communitiesveteranswomen girlsyoung adults

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Harris & Frances Block Foundation Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains
ROCKY MOUNTAIN PATIENT ACCESS FUND
Denver, CO$50K2023
Planned Parenthood of Nne
Vermont Chapter
Colchester, VT$45K2020
Center for Creative Aging Nc
DIVERSE GARDENS:EDUCATION AND ACCESS PROJECT
Greensboro, NC$44K2023
Toxic Free North Carolina
JUST AND SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE PROJECT
Durham, NC$40K2023
Planned Parenthood of Nne
GENERAL SUPPORT
Colchester, VT$35K2023
Movement for Justice in El Barrio
ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND IMMIGRATION
New York, NY$35K2024
Institute for Social Ecology
POPULAR EDUCATION FOR RACIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE
Plainfield, VT$35K2024
Farm Training Collective Nyc Inc
STRENGTHENING FARM SCHOOL PROJECT
New York, NY$35K2023
Migrant Justice
HUMAN RIGHTS FOR IMMIGRANT FARMWORKERS PROJECT
Burlington, VT$30K2024
Montpelier Parks and Trees Department
MONTPLIER COMMUNITY FEAST FARM PROJECT
Montpelier, VT$30K2024
Institute for Social Ecology
Climate Justice,Movement Building &Capacity Building
Plainfield, VT$30K2019
Jaquith Public Library
MARSHFIELD RESILIENCE HUB-FOOD SECURITY PROJECT
Marshfield, VT$27K2024
Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMMING AT THE METSINGER FOREST
St Johnsbury, VT$27K2024
Institute for Social Ecology
POPULAR EDUCATION FOR RACIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE
Plainfield, VT$26K2023
Arteria Collective
SOUTHSIDE FOOD
Ashville, NC$25K2023

Harris & Frances Block Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$417K
2019$650K
2020$552K
2022$798K
2023$737K
2024$687K

How to apply for funding from Harris & Frances Block Foundation Inc

Harris & Frances Block Foundation Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at blockfound.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Harris & Frances Block Foundation Inc

Does Harris & Frances Block Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Harris & Frances Block Foundation Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Harris & Frances Block Foundation Inc fund?
Harris & Frances Block Foundation Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains, Planned Parenthood of Nne, Center for Creative Aging Nc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Harris & Frances Block Foundation Inc give in grants?
Harris & Frances Block Foundation Inc reported $552K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.8M over 257 grants.
Where is Harris & Frances Block Foundation Inc located?
Harris & Frances Block Foundation Inc is based in Marshfield, Vermont. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 311784246.
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About this profile. This page is built from Harris & Frances Block Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Harris & Frances Block Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.