The Blaydes Family Foundation
Historical FunderBluefield, West Virginia · EIN 55-0746922 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $1,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | DR STEPHEN H BLAYDES |
|---|---|
| Address | 1109 W CUMBERLAND RD, BLUEFIELD WV 24701 |
| Phone | 3043278128 |
| Form and materials | NONE |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
66% of grants went outside West Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Order of St John | Washington, DC | Religious | $7,883 |
| Woodberry Forest School | Woodberry Forest, VA | Educational | $2,500 |
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ | Educational | $1,800 |
| Sacred Heart Church | Bluefield, WV | Religious | $1,500 |
| Bluefield College | Bluefield, VA | Educational | $1,000 |
| University of Virginia College Foundation | Charlottesville, VA | Educational | $1,000 |
| Uva Medical Association | Charlottesville, VA | Educational | $500 |
| Wade Center | Bluefield, VA | Educational | $300 |
| Appalachian Artist Association | Bluefield, WV | Educational | $100 |
| Community Foundation of Virginias | Bluefield, WV | Educational | $100 |
| Class of 1981 Princeton University | Princeton, NJ | Educational | $60 |
| United Way Central West Virginia | Charleston, WV | Charity | $50 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,793 | 12 |
| 2023 | $15,730 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513179349103296
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 55-0746922
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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