Blade Foundation
Accepts applications
Blade Foundation is a private foundation in Northwood, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $71,500 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $31,000 and the largest $39,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$71,500
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$31,000
- Largest grant$39,000
- Assets$53,344
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $83,500 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $99,500 | 5 | $58,844 |
| 2024 | $83,500 | 5 | $54,844 |
| 2025 | $71,500 | 3 | $53,344 |
How to apply
| Contact | Ms Jodi Miehls 2700 Oregon Road, Northwood, OH 43619 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (419) 724-6257 |
| What to submit | Scholarships - letter format containing the followings: employee's name; date of employment; sat score college to be attended; expected degree; aprrox. Time gifts/grants - letter format containing the following: name of organization; purpose of grant; amount requested; exempt status |
| Deadlines | Scholarships- march 1 with allowance for sat scores to arrive after deadline grants/gifts - no speci |
| Restrictions | Scholarships - must be dependent/child of full time employee (other than officer/director) of the toledo blade w/atleast three years of experience. |
What Blade Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 3 | $71,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Greater Toledo | Community support | $39,000 |
| Read for Literacy | Community support | $31,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- John R Block
- Allan Block
- Jodi Miehls
Questions people ask
Does Blade Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Scholarships- march 1 with allowance for sat scores to arrive after deadline grants/gifts - no speci.
How much does Blade Foundation give?
$71,500 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $31,000.
Who runs Blade Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John R Block (Vice Preside), Allan Block (Vice Preside) and Jodi Miehls (Treasurer).
What does Blade Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services and education.