Paul W Blake and Virginia Blake Memorial Foundation
Historical FunderWheeling, West Virginia · EIN 36-7706695 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | SECURITY NATIONAL TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Address | 1300 CHALINE ST, WHEELING WV 26003 |
| Phone | 3042335215 |
| Form and materials | NO SPECIFIC FORM REQUIRED. |
| Deadlines | NO DEADLINES |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATIONS PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO ASSIST CHILDREN, THE HUNGRY AND TO HELP PROMOTE THE ROMAN CATHOLIC SPIRIT. |
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
26% of grants went outside West Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincent de Paul Parish | Wheeling, WV | Charitable | $37,345 |
| Our Lady of Peace School | Wheeling, WV | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Catholic Charities West Virginia | Wheeling, WV | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Orchard Park Hospital | Wheeling, WV | Charitable | $25,000 |
| St Marys School | Martins Ferry, OH | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Corpus Christi Grade School | Wheeling, WV | Charitable | $20,000 |
| St Marys Central School | St Clairsville, OH | Charitable | $20,000 |
| St Michael Parish School | Wheeling, WV | Charitable | $20,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul School | Wheeling, WV | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Bishop Mussio Elementary School | Steubenville, OH | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Catholic Central High School | Steubenville, OH | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Madonna High School | Weirton, WV | Charitable | $10,000 |
| St Joseph the Worker Grade School | Weirton, WV | Charitable | $10,000 |
| St Paul Elementary School | Weirton, WV | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Wheeling Central Catholic High Scho | Wheeling, WV | Charitable | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $282,345 | 15 |
| 2024 | $200,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $221,500 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641259349102459
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-7706695
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.