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.
The Defending Basic Freedoms program of The Herb Block Foundation focuses on safeguarding the freedoms outlined in the Bill of Rights, eliminating prejudice and discrimination, and enhancing government accountability to the public. The grant supports efforts to address contemporary societal issues and is available nationwide.