The Blake Barklage Foundation
To enhance the lives of children and families confronting cardiac challenges by actively engaging in the prevention, treatment, and research of sudden cardiac arrest in children and teens.
The Blake Barklage Foundation at a glance
In short: The Blake Barklage Foundation gave $246K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $123K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $245,500
- +40.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $122,750
- +40.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $122,750
- Total assets
- $41,885
- -52.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Blake Barklage Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was CHOP Foundation ($176K). Together the top 2 received $246K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 9 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $88K (2023) to $246K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $246K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CHOP Foundation Philadelphia, PA | SCA Awareness/Prevention | $175,500 |
| Brothers of Charity Laverock, PA | Intellectual Disabilities | $70,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $41,885 | $216,124 | $261,775 | $245,500 | 2 |
| 2024 | $87,536 | $170,473 | $189,772 | $175,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | $106,835 | $197,250 | $109,614 | $88,194 | 5 |
About The Blake Barklage Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Blake Barklage Foundation is a public charity, based in Doylestown, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $42K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $246K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Blake Barklage Foundation is led by Alison Barklage, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2023; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alison Barklage
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Barklage
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Blake Barklage Foundation
How much does The Blake Barklage Foundation give each year?
The Blake Barklage Foundation gave $246K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $175K across 2 grants.
How large is The Blake Barklage Foundation?
The Blake Barklage Foundation reported $42K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $216K.
Where does The Blake Barklage Foundation operate?
The Blake Barklage Foundation has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is The Blake Barklage Foundation's EIN?
The Blake Barklage Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0533902. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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