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)