H&R Block Foundation
/OVERVIEW: The H&R Block Foundation supports arts and culture, neighborhood revitalization, education, health and human services in the Kansas City area of Missouri and Kansas.
FUNDING AREAS: Arts and culture, neighborhood revitalization, education, health, human services
IP TAKE: Although this funder’s grant program has been expanded nationally, it still pays close attention to Kansas City and awards many grants close to its headquarters location.
PROFILE: Established in 1974, the H&R Block Foundation is a company-sponsored foundation based in Kansas City, Missouri. Brothers Henry and Richard Bloch founded the H&R Block company in 1955 to provide tax services. The foundation aims to "align leadership and resources to create positive social change on important community issues.” It funds local efforts for arts and culture, neighborhood revitalization, education, health and human services.
The H&R Block Foundation’s arts and culture grantmaking promotes access for underserved individuals. Neighborhood revitalization grants aim to improve life and physical infrastructure in low-income neighborhoods. The funder’s education grants are broad and range from early childhood education to adult literacy. Health and human service grants address dental health, mental health, physical health, emergency assistance, housing, support services, job training, employment and youth development.
Grants range between about $250 and $10,000. Learn more about this funder’s local giving by examining its recent tax records. Grantmaking focuses on the Kansas City area of Missouri and Kansas and nationally as well. Past local grantees include Arts KC-Regional Arts Council, Bishop Ward High School and Boys Hope Girls Hope of Kansas City.
This foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits at certain times of the year. Grant deadlines are typically in February April, July and October. The funder uses an online application process to receive and review new requests. Direct general questions to the staff at foundation@hrblock.com or 816-854-4361.
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