Susan A & Donald P Babson Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Susan A & Donald P Babson Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $289,380 in 76 grants; the typical grant was $2,750 and the largest $14,250. 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$289,380
- Number of grants76
- Typical grant$2,750
- Largest grant$14,250
- Assets$7.1 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2024 was up from $260,200 the year before.
47% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $260,200 | 70 | $6.6 million |
| 2024 | $289,380 | 76 | $7.1 million |
How to apply
Susan A & Donald P Babson Foundation 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 Susan A & Donald P Babson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 29 | $119,970 |
| New York | 14 | $58,250 |
| District of Columbia | 11 | $29,800 |
| Virginia | 3 | $19,500 |
| California | 2 | $12,000 |
| New Hampshire | 5 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $8,500 |
| Georgia | 2 | $8,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $6,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bagly Inc (Boston Alliance of Gay Lesbian Bisexual and Transgender Youth | General operating support | $14,250 |
| Pathway to Possible | Paul t. Babson ii jubilee house | $10,000 |
| Human Rights Watch | Children's rights division - working with children in residential institutions and orphanages in ukraine and elsewhere and for work ending life without parole | $10,000 |
| Meenakshi Foundation Inc | Educational for young women in south india | $10,000 |
| International Buddhist Center in Wheaton Maryland | For educational work with youth on economic crisis, environmental and social justice | $10,000 |
| Point Foundation | General operating support | $10,000 |
| University of Virginia - Serpentine Society | General operating support | $10,000 |
| United Nations Foundation | General operating support | $10,000 |
| American Fund for Emmanuel | A recommended grant to emmanuel college, cambridge, in order to fund a post doc | $8,000 |
| Outright Action International | General operating support | $8,000 |
| The Washington Buddhist Vihara | To support "help the needy in sri lanka program" | $7,800 |
| Dhamma Hadaya | To support programs for mental and social health and wellbeing both in the u.s and sri lanka through expansion of buddhist philosophy and meditation | $7,500 |
| Nipponzan Myohoji New England Peace Pagoda | Leverett peace pagoda grounds projects | $7,000 |
| Harlem Educational Activities Fund | General operating support | $6,000 |
| Gift of Adoption Fund | Adoption assistance - permanent families for at-risk children | $6,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Ukrainian refugee aid ($3,000) and israeli & palestinian aid ($3,000) | $6,000 |
| World Health Foundation | Ukrainian refugee aid ($3,000) and israeli & palestinian aid ($3,000) | $6,000 |
| Boston Preparatory Charter Public School | The persistence project | $6,000 |
| Arab-American Family Support Center | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Climate Central | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Emory University | Emory goizueta bba student scholarship fund | $5,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts Peace Action Education Fund | New development initiatives | $5,000 |
| Fenway Community Health Center | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Perkins School for the Blind | General operating support | $4,500 |
| Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange Inc | General operating support | $4,000 |
| Reach Beyond Domestic Violence | Peers against violence educators (pave) | $4,000 |
| Commonwealth Zoological Corporation | General operating support | $4,000 |
| Breaktime United Inc | General operating support | $3,500 |
| Crotched Mountain Foundation | General operating support | $3,500 |
| The Park Theatre | General operating support | $3,500 |
| Prader-Willi Syndrome Association USA | General operating support | $3,500 |
| Bay State Performing Arts Inc DBA Boston Gay Men's Chorus | General operating support | $3,500 |
| New American Pathways | General operating support | $3,000 |
| The Safina Center | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Miriam's Kitchen | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Feeding America | General operating support | $3,000 |
| GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (Glad) | General operating support | $3,000 |
| South Bronx United | The sbu academy youth development program | $2,500 |
| Wilahmenas Place FBO the People's Academy Inc | Trades not triggers | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Wilmington Trust Company
- Deborah Babson
- Averill Babson
- Richard L Babson
- Ray Considine
- Maithri B Babson
Questions people ask
Does Susan A & Donald P Babson Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Susan A & Donald P Babson Foundation give?
$289,380 in tax year 2024, across 76 grants, with a typical grant of $2,750.
Who runs Susan A & Donald P Babson Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Wilmington Trust Company (Co-Trustee (Until 9/2024)), Deborah Babson (Family Member Trustees), Averill Babson (Family Member Trustees) and Richard L Babson (Family Member Trustees) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Susan A & Donald P Babson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and youth programs.