The Blaydes Family Foundation
The Blaydes Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Bluefield, West Virginia. Its 2024 filing lists grants for religious, educational, and charitable purposes, including support for schools, universities, a church, and other organizations.
The Blaydes Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Blaydes Family Foundation gave $17K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), top state District of Columbia. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $16,793
- +6.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -7.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,399
- +15.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $750
- Total assets
- $176,466
- +2.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (2 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (47% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Blaydes Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing names Dr Stephen H Blaydes as the contact. It lists no required form or materials and no restrictions on awards. The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- None listed on the filing.
- Deadline
- None listed on the filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Dr Stephen H Blaydes
Mailing address: 1109 W Cumberland Rd, Bluefield, WV 24701
Phone: (304) 327-8128
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Blaydes Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Order of St John ($8K). Together the top 10 received $17K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 51 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, DC (47%), Virginia (32%), New Jersey (11%), and West Virginia (10%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Blaydes Family Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 12 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $75; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $75 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 83% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 197% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2020) to $17K (2021). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | 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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $176,466 | $20,835 | $19,808 | $16,793 | 12 | $16,793 | $4,835 | $8,521 |
| 2023 | $172,146 | $19,281 | $21,466 | $15,730 | 13 | $15,730 | $3,281 | $7,484 |
| 2022 | $153,351 | $166 | $14,115 | $14,062 | 14 | $14,062 | $166 | $8,026 |
| 2021 | $172,660 | $32,083 | $17,497 | $17,370 | 9 | $17,370 | — | $7,457 |
| 2020 | $140,954 | $16,114 | $1,000 | $1,000 | 3 | — | $114 | $6,666 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Blaydes Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants were designated for educational, religious, or charitable purposes. Among the recipients were educational institutions, a church, and organizations identified by name in the filing.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 12 grants totaling $16,793. Grants ranged from $50 to $7,883, with a median grant of $750. The largest grants were $7,883 to the Order of St John for religious purposes, $2,500 to Woodberry Forest School for educational purposes, $1,800 to Princeton University for educational purposes, and $1,500 to Sacred Heart Church for religious purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Dr Stephen H Blaydes as president, Charles B Blaydes as vice president, and Kathleen B Blaydes as secretary/treasurer.
The Blaydes Family Foundation is led by Stephen H. Blaydes, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stephen H. Blaydes
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Charles B. Blaydes
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Kathleen B. Blaydes
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Hamilton Jones (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: William Carper (2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Blaydes Family Foundation
How much does The Blaydes Family Foundation give each year?
The Blaydes Family Foundation gave $17K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $16K across 13 grants.
What is The Blaydes Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Blaydes Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $750, and its average grant was $1,399, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Blaydes Family Foundation that year got $75 on average.
Where does The Blaydes Family Foundation give grants?
The Blaydes Family Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (32%) and New Jersey (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bluefield, WV (3 grants), Princeton, NJ (2 grants), Charlottesville, VA (2 grants) and Bluefield, VA (2 grants).
Does The Blaydes Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on The Blaydes Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (9 grants).
Who are The Blaydes Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Blaydes Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Order of St John ($7,883), Woodberry Forest School ($2,500) and Princeton University ($1,800), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Blaydes Family Foundation?
The Blaydes Family Foundation reported $176K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $17K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Blaydes Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants were designated for educational, religious, or charitable purposes. Among the recipients were educational institutions, a church, and organizations identified by name in the filing. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Blaydes Family Foundation?
The filing names Dr Stephen H Blaydes as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Blaydes Family Foundation's EIN?
The Blaydes Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 55-0746922. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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