THE BLOCKER FOUNDATION
Annual Giving
$4.6M+4% YoY
Grants
69
Median Grant
$58K
Organizations Funded
86
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Foundation Overview
Mission
To inspire, empower and support the Hampton Roads community to provide all in our community wholesome nourishment, safe shelter, educational opportunity, economic opportunity and a healthy environment in which all may thrive.
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
Peake Early Learning Program literacy materials and equipment; Buffalow Family and Friends Community Day food pantry; Virginia Wesleyan University classroom additions impacting 1,500+ students
How to Apply
Applications accepted in March and September with deadlines March 1 and September 1 at 2pm. Grant terms 12 months to 5 years. Call 757-942-2005 prior to application.
Does Not Fund
Geographic limitation to Hampton Roads MSA (Virginia and North Carolina counties/cities)
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$4.6M
Grants
69
Median
$58K
States
3
$4.4M
Grants
59
Median
$50K
States
3
$1.9M
Grants
42
Median
$25K
States
3
Grant Size Distribution
$58K
Typical Grant (Median)
$6K
Smallest
$33K
25th Pctile
$100K
75th Pctile
$250K
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $33K and $100K.
Largest Recent Grants
$250K
2024
NEXT STEP TO SUCCESS
VA · GENERAL OPERATING
$200K
2024
E3 ELEVATE EARLY EDUCATION
VA · GENERAL OPERATING
$150K
2024
VIRGINIA SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
VA · GENERAL OPERATING
$150K
2024
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF SOUTH HAMPTON
VA · GENERAL OPERATING
$125K
2024
NAUTICUS
VA · GENERAL OPERATING
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.