Blade Foundation
Historical FunderNorthwood, Ohio · EIN 34-6559843 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $31,000 and $39,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MS JODI MIEHLS |
|---|---|
| Address | 2700 OREGON ROAD, NORTHWOOD OH 43619 |
| Phone | 4197246257 |
| Form and materials | 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. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Greater Toledo | Toledo, OH | Community support | $39,000 |
| Read for Literacy | Toledo, OH | Community support | $31,000 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($1,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $71,500 | 3 |
| 2024 | $83,500 | 5 |
| 2023 | $99,500 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631349349101628
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-6559843
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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