Private foundation · EIN 13-6083017 · Northwood, Ohio · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Paul and Dina W Block Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 14 grants paid, $172K total, median $8,750. 36% of grants stayed in Ohio.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
14
$172K
Median grant
$8,750
Stays in OH
36%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.0M

Grants paid in 2025

14 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Jeremiah's PlacePittsburgh, PACommunity benefit & public service$30K
Pittsburgh Glass CenterPittsburgh, PACommunity service/public betterment$30K
Literacy PittsburghPittsburgh, PACommunity benefit & public service$30K
Woodlawn CemetaryToledo, OHCommunity service, public benefit$20K
Mom's HouseToledo, OHCommunity benefit & public service$13K
The Grolier ClubNew York, NYCommunity benefit & public service$13K
Mississippi State UniversityMississippi State, MSCommunity benefit and public service$10K
Toledo SymphonyToledo, OHCommunity service, public benefit$7,500
United Way of Greater ToledoToledo, OHCommunity benefit and public service$6,000
Read for LiteracyToledo, OHCommunity benefit and public service$4,000
Chamber Music PittsburghPittsburgh, PACommunity benefit & public service$3,000
Pittsburgh SymphonyPittsburgh, PACommunity service/public betterment$2,500
Pittsburgh Ballet TheatrePittsburgh, PACommunity benefit and public service$2,000
Pittsburgh Public TheaterPittsburgh, PACommunity benefit and public service$1,000

By state: Pennsylvania 7 · Ohio 5 · New York 1 · Mississippi 1

About this foundation

Paul and Dina W Block Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Northwood, Ohio, tax-exempt since 2023. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Paul and Dina W Block Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Paul and Dina W Block Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $172K across 14 grants, a median of $8,750.

Where does Paul and Dina W Block Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (7 grants), Ohio (5 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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