The Herb Block Foundation
Washington, DC
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Active Grants
What They Fund
The Herb Block Foundation was established with a $50 million endowment from the late Herb Block to support the art of editorial cartooning and charitable and educational programs aligned with the causes he supported during his 72-year career. The Foundation is dedicated to defending basic freedoms, combating discrimination and prejudice, and improving the conditions of the poor and underprivileged.
Defending Basic Freedoms
Safeguard freedoms, eliminate discrimination, and hold government accountable.
Pathways Out of Poverty
Support education programs to improve student achievement and increase graduation rates.
Encouraging Citizen Involvement
Promote citizen education and voter participation for a responsive government.
Post-Secondary Scholarships
Provide scholarships for deserving students in financial need for higher education.
Source:
www.herbblockfoundation.org
Summary
Revenue
$808.2k
Number of grants
1
Assets
$44.3m
Median grant size
$1.5m
Total giving
$1.5m
Average grant size
$1.5m
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Key People
Name
Title
Robin Meszoly
Treasurer
Marcela Brane
Co-President
Sarah Alex
Co-President
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