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The Herb Block Foundation

Defending Basic Freedoms

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The Herb Block Foundation is committed to defending the basic freedoms guaranteed to all Americans, combating all forms of discrimination and prejudice, improving conditions for the poor and underprivileged, and expanding access to educational opportunity. The Foundation also promotes editorial cartooning through continued research and recognition.

Through the Defending Basic Freedoms program, the Foundation supports projects that safeguard the...

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$1,762,500
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$51,222,180
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The financial information is based on the most recent 990-PF tax form for 2024

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Tax Year Recipient City State / Province Country Amount Purpose
See Statement See Statement DC US $1,762,500 General support
See Statement See Statement DC US $1,545,000 General support
See Statement See Statement DC US $1,818,000 General support
See Statement See Statement DC US $1,852,000 General support
SEE STATEMENT See Statement DC US $1,581,000 General support
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The most recent tax form filed for 2024 lists the following key individuals.

Name Title City State / Province Country
ATHELIA KNIGHT Director Washington DC US
BLAKE REALTY Real Estate Service Washington DC US
CAMBRIDGE ASSOCIATES LLC Investment Mgr Chicago IL US
CLARENCE PAGE Director Washington DC US
DONNA MCNULTY Director Washington DC US
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