The Prentice Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Prentice Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.7 million in 219 grants; the typical grant was $8,913 and the largest $150,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.7 million
- Number of grants219
- Typical grant$8,913
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$36.4 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.5 million the year before.
33% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.5 million | 226 | $33.4 million |
| 2024 | $2.7 million | 219 | $36.4 million |
How to apply
The Prentice Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Prentice Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 29 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 46 | $387,581 |
| Colorado | 13 | $345,953 |
| Texas | 16 | $272,500 |
| District of Columbia | 26 | $269,723 |
| California | 16 | $255,084 |
| Maryland | 4 | $180,555 |
| New York | 21 | $157,629 |
| Arizona | 5 | $120,000 |
| North Carolina | 14 | $103,555 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $99,380 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aspen Community Foundation | for the Third Generation Donor Advised Fund | $150,000 |
| Margaret Byrd Rawson Institute Inc | General & Unrestricted | $130,000 |
| International Documentary Association | The Collectors film fund | $80,000 |
| As You Sow | General & Unrestricted | $54,245 |
| Climate Democracy Initiative | General & Unrestricted | $45,000 |
| One Arizona | General & Unrestricted | $45,000 |
| Pennsylvania Voice | General & Unrestricted | $45,000 |
| National Womens Health Network Inc | Plan c initiative | $40,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | PPFA and to affiliates with need, to fund abortions and contraceptives | $40,000 |
| Progressnow Colorado Education | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| The Jemicy School Inc | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| The Alliance for Collective Action | General & Unrestricted | $38,000 |
| Rural Arizona Engagement | General & Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Msi US | Mexico Program | $33,555 |
| Friends of the Children - National Office | to support the Miami Chapter fund | $30,000 |
| International Documentary Association | The Collectors film fund | $30,000 |
| Irie Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Planned Parenthood South Atlantic | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Onepa Activist United | General & Unrestricted | $29,380 |
| Midwest Access Coalition | Fund Later Care | $29,000 |
| Trinity Episcopal School | General & Unrestricted | $27,500 |
| Austin Theatre Alliance | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Free Speech for People Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Instituto Lab LLC | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| New Era Colorado Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Pa Alliance Foundation | Voter Project | $25,000 |
| Reprohub | Information Services fund | $25,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Planned Parenthood Inc | for abortion services and abortion rights | $25,000 |
| Veterans of War | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Greater Miami | General & Unrestricted | $24,000 |
| Janes Due Process Inc | General & Unrestricted | $22,500 |
| Lilith Fund | General & Unrestricted | $21,500 |
| The Little Lighthouse Foundation Inc | Do Good Feel Good Programming Fund | $21,000 |
| Action for the Climate Emergency Inc | North Carolina Program | $20,000 |
| Action for the Climate Emergency Inc | College Campus 2024 fund | $20,000 |
| American Independent Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Catholics for Choice | for Reproductive Rights in Florida | $20,000 |
| Friends of the Children - Austin | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| League of Women Voters of Georgia | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Miami Art Museum of Dade County Association Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jerry Babicka
- Lynn P Babicka
- James Bohart Jr
- Barbara Hapgood
- John Powers
- Lauren Zuskin
Questions people ask
Does The Prentice Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Prentice Foundation Inc give?
$2.7 million in tax year 2024, across 219 grants, with a typical grant of $8,913.
Who runs The Prentice Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Jerry Babicka (Dir, Treas), Lynn P Babicka (Dir, VP), James Bohart Jr (Dir) and Barbara Hapgood (Dir, Sec) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Prentice Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and environment and conservation.