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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 54-1217447

The Blocker Foundation

A private foundation in Suffolk, VA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 69 grants and $4.6 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Whitney Saunders
705 West Washington Street
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 942-2005
Form and materials
Contact whitney saunders for requirements
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
None

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $4,604,805

    Grants listed
    69
    Assets, end of year
    $107,593,427

  • Tax year 2023

    $4,431,261

    Grants listed
    59
    Assets, end of year
    $109,737,664

  • Tax year 2022

    $1,869,934

    Grants listed
    42
    Assets, end of year
    $113,609,634

  • Tax year 2021

    $224,900

    Grants listed
    7
    Assets, end of year
    $100,120,283

  • Tax year 2019

    $553,749

    Grants listed
    12
    Assets, end of year
    $2,567,534

  • Tax year 2018

    $19,350

    Grants listed
    60
    Assets, end of year
    $1,921,736

  • Tax year 2017

    $21,445

    Grants listed
    76
    Assets, end of year
    $1,902,598

Grants paid in 2024

69 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Next Step to SuccessNorfolk, VA

    General operating

    $250,000
  2. E3 Elevate Early EducationVirginia Beach, VA

    General operating

    $200,000
  3. Virginia Supportive HousingRichmond, VA

    General operating

    $150,000
  4. Habitat for Humanity of South Hampton RoadNorfolk, VA

    General operating

    $150,000
  5. Commonwealth Alliance for Rural CollegesRichmond, VA

    General operating

    $125,000
  6. NauticusNorfolk, VA

    General operating

    $125,000
  7. Chesapeake Bay FoundationVirginia Beach, VA

    General operating

    $125,000
  8. Black BrandNorfolk, VA

    General operating

    $125,000
  9. YMCA of South Hampton RoadsChesapeake, VA

    General operating

    $100,000
  10. United Way of South Hampton RoadsNorfolk, VA

    General operating

    $100,000
  11. Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern VaVirginia Beach, VA

    General operating

    $100,000
  12. Access College FoundationNorfolk, VA

    General operating

    $100,000
  13. Joy MinistriesVirginia Beach, VA

    General operating

    $100,000
  14. Hampton Roads Ecumenical Lodgings & Provisions IncHampton, VA

    General operating

    $100,000
  15. Samaritan HouseVirginia BCH, VA

    General operating

    $100,000
  16. Portsmouth Catholic Regional SchoolPortsmouth, VA

    General operating

    $100,000
  17. Virginia Living MuseumNewport News, VA

    General operating

    $99,947
  18. Elizabeth River ProjectNorfolk, VA

    General operating

    $99,921
  19. Survivor VenturesNorfolk, VA

    General operating

    $88,000
  20. VB Home NowVirginia BCH, VA

    General operating

    $87,500
  21. Old Dominion UniversityNorfolk, VA

    General operating

    $86,172
  22. Buffalow Family and Friends Comm DayChesapeake, VA

    General oeprating

    $79,314
  23. The Community Outreach CoalitionPortsmouth, VA

    General operating

    $75,366
  24. Child & Family Services of Eastern Va Inc DBA the Up CenterNorfolk, VA

    General operating

    $75,000
  25. Literacy for LifeWilliamsburg, VA

    General operating

    $75,000
  26. Envision Lead Grow Incorporated the Mustard Seed PlacePortsmouth, VA

    General operating

    $75,000
  27. Peake Childhood CenterHampton, VA

    General operating

    $75,000
  28. Walk in It IncSuffolk, VA

    General operating

    $75,000
  29. YWCA South Hampton RoadsNorfolk, VA

    General operating

    $73,100
  30. Virginia Museum of History and CultureRichmond, VA

    General operating

    $70,625
  31. Virginia Foundation for Community College EducationN Chesterfld, VA

    General operating

    $61,600
  32. Wetlands WatchNorfolk, VA

    General operating

    $60,000
  33. Children's Health Investment Program of South Hampton RoadsChesapeake, VA

    General operating

    $60,000
  34. Jamestown-Yorktown FoundationWilliamsburg, VA

    General operating

    $60,000
  35. Tidewater Friends of Foster CareNorfolk, VA

    General operating

    $58,092
  36. Virginia Housing AllianceRichmond, VA

    General operating

    $56,064
  37. Tidewater Youth Services FoundationPortsmouth, VA

    General operating

    $56,000
  38. Center for Nonprofit ExcellenceCharlottesvle, VA

    General operating

    $55,748
  39. The Urban Renewal CenterNorfolk, VA

    General operating

    $52,550
  40. Natasha House IncYorktown, VA

    General operating

    $50,000
  41. Legal Aid Society of Eastern VirginiaNorfolk, VA

    General operating

    $50,000
  42. United Way of the Virginia PeninsulaYorktown, VA

    General operating

    $50,000
  43. Mother Seton House IncVirginia BCH, VA

    General operating

    $50,000
  44. Horizons Hampton RoadsNorfolk, VA

    General operating

    $50,000
  45. Alternative IncFort Monroe, VA

    General operating

    $50,000
  46. Pin MinistryVirginia Beach, VA

    General operating

    $42,302
  47. Suffolk Christian Fellowship CenterSuffolk, VA

    General operating

    $41,140
  48. Albemarle Area United WayElizabeth Cty, NC

    General operating

    $40,000
  49. Williamsburg Area Meals on WheelsWilliamsburg, VA

    General operating

    $40,000
  50. Portsmouth Development FoundationPortsmouth, VA

    General operating

    $38,500
  51. Suffolk Art LeagueSuffolk, VA

    General operating

    $35,000
  52. New Vision Youth Services IncChesapeake, VA

    General operating

    $33,220
  53. Suffolk Public LibrarySuffolk, VA

    General operating

    $32,384
  54. Communities in Schools of Hampton RoadsPortsmouth, VA

    General operating

    $30,000
  55. Link of Hampton Roads IncNewport News, VA

    General operating

    $25,000
  56. All District ReadsNorfolk, VA

    General operating

    $25,000
  57. Food Bank of the AlbemarleElizabeth Cty, NC

    General operating

    $25,000
  58. Meals on Wheels of ChesapeakeChesapeake, VA

    General operating

    $25,000
  59. Youth Volunteer Corps of Hampton Roads IncNewport News, VA

    General operating

    $25,000
  60. Divine Inspiration Outreach IncChesapeake, VA

    General operating

    $22,500
  61. Virginia Beach Growsmart FoundationVirginia Beach, VA

    General operating

    $20,000
  62. The Degood FoundationNewport News, VA

    General operating

    $17,550
  63. Norfolk Botanical Garden IncNorfolk, VA

    General operating

    $16,805
  64. Oasis Commission on Socail MinistryPortsmouth, VA

    General operating

    $16,265
  65. Johnathan CaresNorfolk, VA

    General operating

    $15,000
  66. Ability Center of VirginiaVirginia Beach, VA

    General operating

    $11,000
  67. Housing Development Corporation of Hampton RoadsNewport News, VA

    General operating

    $10,000
  68. Hope for SuffolkSuffolk, VA

    General operating

    $7,000
  69. Philanthropy SoutheastAtlanta, GA

    General operating

    $6,140

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Human services10 grants $607,80222% of the total
  2. Education5 grants $511,00019% of the total
  3. Arts and culture5 grants $340,93813% of the total
  4. Housing and shelter4 grants $322,50012% of the total
  5. Philanthropy and grantmaking5 grants $219,9808% of the total
  6. Health3 grants $196,0007% of the total
  7. 5 other causes11 grants $528,18619% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Virginia66 grants $4,533,665
  2. North Carolina2 grants $65,000
  3. Georgia1 grant $6,140

Officers, directors and trustees

5 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • John E BissettTREASURER Hours 1Pay $12,500
  • William H GeorgeSECRETARY Hours 1Pay $12,500
  • Fredrick V MartinVICE PRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $12,500
  • Whitney G SaundersPRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $269,300
  • Reginald CorinaldiBOARD MEMBER Hours 1Pay $12,500

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