Bloch Fund
Contact information:
c/o WesBanco Bank, Inc.
1 Bank Plaza
Wheeling, WV 26003-6548
Phone: 304-234-9400
Type of foundation: Independent
Types of grants: Annual campaigns, building/renovation, emergency funds, general/operating support.
Description: Established in 1960, the Foundation gives primarily for education, human services and religious organizations. The Foundation has identified the following areas of interest:
- Arts.
- Education.
- Family services.
- Federated giving programs.
- Higher education.
- Human services.
- Religion.
Sample grants:
- $60,000 to Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival Endowment Foundation, Santa Fe, NM (2007).
- $10,000 to Parrish Art Museum, Southampton, NY (2007).
- $5,000 to Lensic Performing Arts Center, Santa Fe, NM (2005).
- $3,000 to Santa Fe Opera, Santa Fe, NM (2005).
- $1,500 to Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, Santa Fe, NM (2007).
- $1,000 to From the Top, Boston, MA for NPR and PBS programs showcasing America's best young musicians (2006).
Fit for public broadcasting: The Foundation's media-related giving appears to be focused on the performing arts. The Foundation has made 19 grants for media/performing arts related projects over the past six years, totaling $134,204.
Eligibility: Applications not accepted. Giving is limited to cities where family members reside, with emphasis on New Mexico, New York and West Virginia. No grants to individuals.
Deadline(s): No information currently available.
How to apply: Applications not accepted. Interested organizations would need to find an introduction.
Giving range: The average gift for public media projects is approximately $7,000. The Foundation has made gifts as high as $60,000.
Assets: $202,595 (2008)
Total giving: $107,010 (2008)
