Paul and Dina W Block Foundation
Invitation OnlyNorthwood, Ohio · EIN 13-6083017 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$172K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$7,500
Total assets$3.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
64% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah's Place | Pittsburgh, PA | Community benefit & public service | $30,000 |
| Pittsburgh Glass Center | Pittsburgh, PA | Community service/public betterment | $30,000 |
| Literacy Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Community benefit & public service | $30,000 |
| Woodlawn Cemetary | Toledo, OH | Community service, public benefit | $20,000 |
| Mom's House | Toledo, OH | Community benefit & public service | $13,000 |
| The Grolier Club | New York, NY | Community benefit & public service | $13,000 |
| Mississippi State University | Mississippi State, MS | Community benefit and public service | $10,000 |
| Toledo Symphony | Toledo, OH | Community service, public benefit | $7,500 |
| United Way of Greater Toledo | Toledo, OH | Community benefit and public service | $6,000 |
| Read for Literacy | Toledo, OH | Community benefit and public service | $4,000 |
| Chamber Music Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Community benefit & public service | $3,000 |
| Pittsburgh Symphony | Pittsburgh, PA | Community service/public betterment | $2,500 |
| Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre | Pittsburgh, PA | Community benefit and public service | $2,000 |
| Pittsburgh Public Theater | Pittsburgh, PA | Community benefit and public service | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $172,000 | 14 |
| 2024 | $144,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $136,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601279349102735
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6083017
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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