The Babcox Family Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 34-1787178

Foundation Overview

Based in Akron, OH, The Babcox Family Foundation Inc has awarded 189 grants totaling $3,875,552 to organizations in Ohio, Michigan and 1 other state across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $500,000, with a median award of $15,000.

Latest Tax Year
2025
Total Giving (all years)
$3,875,552
Total Assets
$8,097,085
Median Grant (all grants)
$15,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
20
Median Grant
$20,000
% No Significant Change
0% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: May 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 15%

3 of 20 recipients (15%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.

Geographic Focus
Ohio

95% of all grants are concentrated in Ohio, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Ohio, funding concentrates in Akron (92%), Uniontown (3%), Hudson (3%).

Funding Trajectory
+89%

Strong 89% growth in annual giving over 9 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
Community Projects + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (43%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Babcox Family Foundation Inc's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Access Inc $25,000 Akron, OH, US Lotus Program: Support Women And Children Experiencing Homelessness. 2025
Battered Women's Shelter $34,000 Akron, OH, US Operating Costs Of Programs And Services For Domestic Violence Victims And Their Children 2025
Boys And Girls Club Of Summit County $30,000 Akron, OH, US General Operating Fund 2025
Bright Star Books $20,000 Akron, OH, US Support Program Coordinator's Work Distributing Books To Akron Area Children 2025
Direction Home $15,000 Uniontown, OH, US Alzheimer's Respite Program 2025
Embracing Futures $40,000 Akron, OH, US Ortho Program $30,000oral Health Program $10,000 2025
Family Promise Of Summit County $40,000 Akron, OH, US Support Survive To Thrive Initiative ($20,000)support Core Shelter/case Management Program ($20,000) 2025
Grace House $40,000 Akron, OH, US Two Matching Challenges- Anonymous For Match 2025
Nami Summit County $10,000 Akron, OH, US Reedy Housewarming Project 2025
Open M $15,000 Akron, OH, US Services To Individuals And Families Living In Poverty In Akron And Summit County 2025
Planned Parenthood Of Greater Ohio $20,000 Akron, OH, US Support For Summit County Programs 2025
Salvation Army $5,000 Akron, OH, US 2026 Learning Zone Program 2025
South Street Ministries $10,000 Akron, OH, US Rich Kids Enrichment Afterschool Program 2025
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens $30,000 Akron, OH, US Dining Room Restoration 2025
The Well $40,000 Akron, OH, US Resident Services Programming 2025
Vantage Aging $10,000 Akron, OH, US Meals On Wheels-summit County 2025
Victim Assistance Program $25,000 Akron, OH, US 24/7 Crisis Intervention Program 2025
Friends In Tents $5,000 Akron, OH, US To Assist With General Operating Expenses For The Building ($4,000).to Assist With The Project 34-homeless No More Program ($1,000). 2025
Humane Society Of Summit County $5,000 Akron, OH, US 2026 Mabel Project 2025
Akron Garden Club $250 Fairlawn, OH, US In Memory Of Susie Rodgers 2025
Access Inc $20,000 Akron, OH, US Focus On The Future Program (Immediate Needs For Homless Children) 2023
Battered Women's Shelter $33,000 Akron, OH, US Operating Costs Of Programs And Services For Domestic Violence Victims And Their Children 2023
Boys And Girls Club Of Summit County $30,000 Akron, OH, US General Operating Fund 2023
Bright Star Books $20,000 Akron, OH, US Support Program Coordinator's Work Distributing Books To Akron Area Children 2023
Direction Home $12,000 Uniontown, OH, US Alzheimer's Respite Program 2023
Embracing Futures $40,000 Akron, OH, US Orthodontic Care Program For 3 Children 2023
Family Promise Of Summit County $40,000 Akron, OH, US Support Year Two Of Survive To Thrive Initiative 2023
Grace House $40,000 Akron, OH, US Support Construction Costs: Including Preparation Of Property, Foundation, And Wood Framing 2023
Nami Summit County $10,000 Akron, OH, US Reedy Housewarming Project 2023
Open M $15,000 Akron, OH, US Services To Individuals And Families Living In Poverty In Akron And Summit County 2023
Planned Parenthood Of Greater Ohio $20,000 Akron, OH, US Support For Summit County Programs 2023
Salvation Army $15,000 Akron, OH, US Preschool And Afterschool Child Care And Summer Enrichment Programs 2023
South Street Ministries $10,000 Akron, OH, US Rich Kids Enrichment Afterschool Program 2023
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens $30,000 Akron, OH, US General Fund 2023
Swag (Students With A Goal) Akron $10,000 Akron, OH, US Afterschool Programs For 6-12 Grades. Provides Snack, Warm Meal And Tutoring 2023
The Well $40,000 Akron, OH, US Career Development Program 2023
Vantage Aging $10,000 Akron, OH, US General Fund 2023
Victim Assistance Program $25,000 Akron, OH, US 24/7 Crisis Intervention Program 2023
Access Inc $12,500 Akron, OH, US Focus On The Future Program (immediate Needs For Homless Children) 2022
Battered Women's Shelter $25,000 Akron, OH, US Operating Costs Of Programs And Services For Domestic Violence Victims And Their Children 2022
Boys And Girls Club Of Summit County $15,000 Akron, OH, US General Operating Fund 2022
Bright Star Books $16,000 Akron, OH, US Support Program Coordinator's Work Distributing Books To Akron Area Children 2022
Direction Home $10,000 Uniontown, OH, US Alzheimer's Respite Program 2022
Embracing Futures $36,000 Akron, OH, US Orthodontic Care Program For 3 Children 2022
Family Promise Of Summit County $30,000 Akron, OH, US Support Year Two Of Survive To Thrive Initiative 2022
Grace House $33,000 Akron, OH, US Support Construction Costs: Including Preparation Of Property, Foundation, And Wood Framing 2022
Nami Summit County $8,000 Akron, OH, US Reedy Housewarming Project 2022
Open M $10,000 Akron, OH, US Services To Individuals And Families Living In Poverty In Akron And Summit County 2022
Salvation Army $15,000 Akron, OH, US Preschool And Afterschool Child Care And Summer Enrichment Programs 2022
South Street Ministries $10,000 Akron, OH, US Rich Kids Enrichment Afterschool Program 2022
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens $35,000 Akron, OH, US General Fund 2022
Swag (students With A Goal) Akron $10,000 Akron, OH, US Afterschool Programs For 6-12 Grades. Provides Snack, Warm Meal And Tutoring 2022
The Well $20,000 Akron, OH, US Career Development Program 2022
Vantage Aging $10,000 Akron, OH, US General Fund 2022
Victim Assistance Program $15,000 Akron, OH, US 24/7 Crisis Intervention Program 2022
First Congregational Church Of Akron $100 Akron, OH, US Garden Improvement Project 2022
Friends Of Metro Parks $250 Fairlawn, OH, US General Fund 2022
Planned Parenthood Of Greater Ohio $250 Akron, OH, US Support For Summit County Programs 2022
Access Inc $12,500 Akron, OH, US Focus On The Future Program (Immediate Needs For Homless Children) 2022
Battered Women's Shelter $25,000 Akron, OH, US Operating Costs Of Programs And Services For Domestic Violence Victims And Their Children 2022
Boys And Girls Club Of Summit County $15,000 Akron, OH, US General Operating Fund 2022
Bright Star Books $16,000 Akron, OH, US Support Program Coordinator's Work Distributing Books To Akron Area Children 2022
Direction Home $10,000 Uniontown, OH, US Alzheimer's Respite Program 2022
Embracing Futures $36,000 Akron, OH, US Orthodontic Care Program For 3 Children 2022
Family Promise Of Summit County $30,000 Akron, OH, US Support Year Two Of Survive To Thrive Initiative 2022
Grace House $33,000 Akron, OH, US Support Construction Costs: Including Preparation Of Property, Foundation, And Wood Framing 2022
Nami Summit County $8,000 Akron, OH, US Reedy Housewarming Project 2022
Open M $10,000 Akron, OH, US Services To Individuals And Families Living In Poverty In Akron And Summit County 2022
Salvation Army $15,000 Akron, OH, US Preschool And Afterschool Child Care And Summer Enrichment Programs 2022
South Street Ministries $10,000 Akron, OH, US Rich Kids Enrichment Afterschool Program 2022
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens $35,000 Akron, OH, US General Fund 2022
Swag (Students With A Goal) Akron $10,000 Akron, OH, US Afterschool Programs For 6-12 Grades. Provides Snack, Warm Meal And Tutoring 2022
The Well $20,000 Akron, OH, US Career Development Program 2022
Vantage Aging $10,000 Akron, OH, US General Fund 2022
Victim Assistance Program $15,000 Akron, OH, US 24/7 Crisis Intervention Program 2022
First Congregational Church Of Akron $100 Akron, OH, US Garden Improvement Project 2022
Friends Of Metro Parks $250 Fairlawn, OH, US General Fund 2022
Planned Parenthood Of Greater Ohio $250 Akron, OH, US Support For Summit County Programs 2022
Access Inc $12,500 Akron, OH, US Focus On The Future Program (Immediate Needs For Homless Children) 2022
Battered Women's Shelter $25,000 Akron, OH, US Operating Costs Of Programs And Services For Domestic Violence Victims And Their Children 2022
Boys And Girls Club Of Summit County $15,000 Akron, OH, US General Operating Fund 2022
Bright Star Books $16,000 Akron, OH, US Support Program Coordinator's Work Distributing Books To Akron Area Children 2022
Direction Home $10,000 Uniontown, OH, US Alzheimer's Respite Program 2022
Embracing Futures $36,000 Akron, OH, US Orthodontic Care Program For 3 Children 2022
Family Promise Of Summit County $30,000 Akron, OH, US Support Year Two Of Survive To Thrive Initiative 2022
Grace House $33,000 Akron, OH, US Support Construction Costs: Including Preparation Of Property, Foundation, And Wood Framing 2022
Nami Summit County $8,000 Akron, OH, US Reedy Housewarming Project 2022
Open M $10,000 Akron, OH, US Services To Individuals And Families Living In Poverty In Akron And Summit County 2022
Salvation Army $15,000 Akron, OH, US Preschool And Afterschool Child Care And Summer Enrichment Programs 2022
South Street Ministries $10,000 Akron, OH, US Rich Kids Enrichment Afterschool Program 2022
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens $35,000 Akron, OH, US General Fund 2022
Swag (Students With A Goal) Akron $10,000 Akron, OH, US Afterschool Programs For 6-12 Grades. Provides Snack, Warm Meal And Tutoring 2022
The Well $20,000 Akron, OH, US Career Development Program 2022
Vantage Aging $10,000 Akron, OH, US General Fund 2022
Victim Assistance Program $15,000 Akron, OH, US 24/7 Crisis Intervention Program 2022
First Congregational Church Of Akron $100 Akron, OH, US Garden Improvement Project 2022
Friends Of Metro Parks $250 Fairlawn, OH, US General Fund 2022
Planned Parenthood Of Greater Ohio $250 Akron, OH, US Support For Summit County Programs 2022
Access Inc $30,000 Akron, OH, US Emergency Roof Replacement For The Access Building 2021
Alzheimer's Association Greater East Ohio Area Chapter $25,000 Hudson, OH, US Medical 2021
Battered Women's Shelter $20,000 Akron, OH, US Operating Costs Of Programs And Services For Victims Of Domestic Violence 2021
Boys And Girls Club Of Summit County $15,000 Akron, OH, US General Fund 2021
Bright Star Books $16,000 Akron, OH, US Support Program Coordinator's Work Distributing Books To Akron Area Children 2021
Embracing Futures $18,000 Akron, OH, US Orthodontic Care Program For 3 Children 2021
Family Promise Of Summit County $20,000 Akron, OH, US Support "survive To Thrive" Initiative 2021
Grace House $33,000 Akron, OH, US Support Construction Costs; Including Preparation Of Property, Foundation, Wood Framing And Roofing,for Individuals With Terminal Illnesses In The Final Stages Of Life 2021
Nami Summit County $5,000 Akron, OH, US Reedy Housewarming Project 2021
Planned Parenthood $15,000 Akron, OH, US Support For Summit County Programs 2021
Salvation Army $15,000 Akron, OH, US Support High-quality Preschool, After School And Summer Programs For At-risk Youth 2021
South Street Ministries $10,000 Akron, OH, US Support The Reentry Program 2021
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens $36,000 Akron, OH, US Great Hall Chandelier Restoration 2021
Swag (students With A Goal) Akron $10,000 Akron, OH, US Academic Mentoring Program - Operating Support 2021
The Well $15,000 Akron, OH, US Akron's Hope 2022 Program At Mason Clc, The K-6 Elementary In Middlebury 2021
University Of Michigan $45,000 Ann Arbor, MI, US Department Of Neurology For The Becky Babcox Ataxia Clinic Fund 2021
Victim Assistance Program $10,000 Akron, OH, US Support 24/7 Crisis Intervention 2021
Access Inc $25,000 Akron, OH, US Technology/supplies For Children To Learn Curriculum During Covid 2020
Akron Community Foundation $5,000 Akron, OH, US Donor Advised Fund 2020
Alzheimer's Association Greater East Ohio Area Chapter $35,000 Hudson, OH, US Medical 2020
Battered Women's Shelter $20,000 Akron, OH, US Summit County Relations Court Services Advocate 2020
Boys And Girls Club Of Summit County $10,000 Akron, OH, US After School/summer Programs To Help Hone Skills/habits 2020
Bright Star Books $17,500 Akron, OH, US Program Coordinator's Critical Work And General Org Expenses 2020
Embracing Futures $16,752 Akron, OH, US Orthodontic Care Program For 3 Children 2020
Family Promise Of Summit County $15,000 Akron, OH, US Support Employee Salaries To Provide Vital Case Management 2020
First Congregational Church $1,500 Akron, OH, US General Fund 2020
Grace House $34,000 Akron, OH, US General Fund 2020
Nami Summit County $5,000 Akron, OH, US Housewarming Project 2020
National Ataxia Foundation $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Fund 2020
Open M $7,500 Akron, OH, US General Fund 2020
Planned Parenthood $15,000 Akron, OH, US General Fund 2020
Salvation Army $15,000 Akron, OH, US General Fund 2020
South Street Ministries $7,500 Akron, OH, US Operations Manager, Benevolence, Job Support, Reentry Program 2020
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens $46,000 Akron, OH, US Music Room & Fund Recovery For Lost Revenues During Covid 2020
Swag (students With A Goal) Akron $5,000 Akron, OH, US Academic Mentoring Program - Operating Support 2020
The Well $15,000 Akron, OH, US Capital Improvements For Housing And Workforce Development Hub 2020
United Disability Services $3,750 Akron, OH, US Food For Home Bound 2020
United Way $10,000 Akron, OH, US General Fund 2020
University Of Michigan $45,000 Ann Arbor, MI, US Department Of Neurology For The Becky Babcox Ataxia Clinic Fund 2020
Vantage Aging $3,750 Akron, OH, US Food For Home Bound 2020
Victim Assistance Program $15,000 Akron, OH, US Victim Expenses Due To Victim Of Crime Acts Grant Cuts 2020
Access Inc $25,000 Akron, OH, US General Fund 2018
Akron Community Foundation $500,000 Akron, OH, US Donor Advised Fund 2018
Alzheimer's Association Greater East Ohio Area Chapter $35,000 Hudson, OH, US Medical 2018
Battered Women's Shelter $15,000 Akron, OH, US General Fund 2018
Boys And Girls Club Of Summit County $15,000 Akron, OH, US General Fund 2018
Bright Star Books $20,000 Akron, OH, US General Fund 2018
Embracing Futures $17,000 Akron, OH, US General Fund 2018
Family Promise Of Summit County $25,000 Akron, OH, US General Fund 2018
First Congregational Church $5,000 Akron, OH, US Religious 2018
Nami Summit County $8,000 Akron, OH, US General Fund 2018
National Ataxia Foundation $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Medical 2018
Planned Parenthood $15,000 Akron, OH, US General Fund 2018
Salvation Army $15,000 Akron, OH, US General Fund 2018
South Street Ministries $10,000 Akron, OH, US General Fund 2018
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens $50,000 Akron, OH, US Music Room 2018
Swag (students With A Goal) Akron $10,000 Akron, OH, US General Fund 2018
United Way $10,000 Akron, OH, US General Fund 2018
University Of Michigan $45,000 Ann Arbor, MI, US Department Of Neurology For The Becky Babcox Ataxia Clinic Fund 2018
Victim Assistance Program $10,500 Akron, OH, US General Fund 2018
Access Inc $25,000 Akron, OH, US General Fund 2017
Akron Community Foundation $250 Akron, OH, US Conservancy For Cuyahoga Valley National Park, John And Betty Seiberling Scholarship Fund 2017
Alzheimer's Association Greater East Ohio Area Chapter $25,000 Hudson, OH, US Medical 2017
Battered Women's Shelter $15,000 Akron, OH, US General Fund 2017
Boys And Girls Club Of Summit County $15,000 Akron, OH, US General Fund 2017
Bright Star Books $16,000 Akron, OH, US General Fund 2017
Embracing Futures $15,000 Akron, OH, US General Fund 2017
Family Promise Of Summit County $25,000 Akron, OH, US General Fund 2017
First Congregational Church $5,000 Akron, OH, US Religious 2017
Nami Summit County $5,000 Akron, OH, US General Fund 2017
National Ataxia Foundation $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Medical 2017
Planned Parenthood $10,000 Akron, OH, US General Fund 2017
Salvation Army $15,000 Akron, OH, US General Fund 2017
South Street Ministries $10,000 Akron, OH, US General Fund 2017
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens $63,000 Akron, OH, US Music Room 2017
Swag (students With A Goal) Akron $10,000 Akron, OH, US General Fund 2017
University Of Michigan $45,000 Ann Arbor, MI, US Department Of Neurology For The Becky Babcox Ataxia Clinic Fund 2017
Victim Assistance Program $10,000 Akron, OH, US General Fund 2017
Access Inc $25,000 Akron, OH, US General Fund 2016
Alzheimer's Association Greater East Ohio Area Chapter $25,000 Hudson, OH, US Medical 2016
Battered Women's Shelter $10,000 Akron, OH, US General Fund 2016
Boys And Girls Club $10,000 Akron, OH, US General Fund 2016
Evant Inc $10,000 Stow, OH, US Education 2016
First Congregational Church $5,000 Akron, OH, US Religious 2016
National Ataxia Foundation $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Medical 2016
Planned Parenthood $10,000 Akron, OH, US General Fund 2016
Salvation Army $15,000 Akron, OH, US General Fund 2016
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens $47,000 Akron, OH, US Music Room 2016
Victim Assistance Program $5,000 Akron, OH, US General Fund 2016
University Of Michigan $45,000 Ann Arbor, MI, US Medical Research 2016
Junior League Of Akron $5,000 Akron, OH, US General Fund 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for The Babcox Family Foundation Inc as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 34-1787178
Website N/A
Address 3550 EMBASSY PKWY Akron, OH 44333-8318

Key People (4)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Babcox Family Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Trustee William Edward Babcox
Trustee Sarah Babcox Harrity
Trustee Lucy B Morris
Trustee Tom B Babcox Jr

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated May 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.