Harris & Frances Block Foundation

Who We Are The Block Foundation is a small family foundation established in 2001 to honor the memories of Harris & Frances Block and their daughter Carol Block Maurer. We are a small, family operated foundation whose ideological makeup reflects our family values. Mission The Harris and Frances Block Foundation seeks equitable solutions to social and environmental problems, working with small and emerging organizations to improve our communities and impact the world. Values The Harris and Frances Block Foundation holds as values: - Community: Where change begins and grows to scale. - Justice: Both social and environmental. - Equality: Aspiring towards a society that honors the potential of all humans. - Access: Equitable access to systems, resources, and opportunities. - Sustainability: Both social and environmental. Vision The Harris and Frances Block Foundation holds a vision for interconnected communities based in diversity, mutual respect, and sustainability.