Lawrence T Babbio Jr Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lawrence T Babbio Jr Foundation is a private foundation in Albany, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $781,200 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $460,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$781,200
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$460,000
- Assets$7.1 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $747,200 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $867,200 | 17 | $7.2 million |
| 2024 | $747,200 | 15 | $7.3 million |
| 2025 | $781,200 | 14 | $7.1 million |
How to apply
Lawrence T Babbio Jr 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 Lawrence T Babbio Jr Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10 | $567,700 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $152,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $60,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stevens Institute of Technology | General charitable purposes | $460,000 |
| Saint Peter's Preparatory School | General charitable purposes | $152,500 |
| New York-Presbyterian Hospital | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Lehigh University | General charitable purposes | $35,000 |
| Collegiate School | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Gettysburg College | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| The Fund for Park Ave | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| American Museum of Natural History | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| The Museum of Modern Art | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| National September 11 Memorial & Museum | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| The New York Landmarks Conservancy | General charitable purposes | $100 |
| St Patrick's Cathedral | General charitable purposes | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Lawrence T Babbio Jr
- Lawrence T Babbio III
- Robyn Babbio
Questions people ask
Does Lawrence T Babbio Jr Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lawrence T Babbio Jr Foundation give?
$781,200 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Lawrence T Babbio Jr Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lawrence T Babbio Jr (Trustee), Lawrence T Babbio III (Trustee) and Robyn Babbio (Trustee).
What does Lawrence T Babbio Jr Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and environment and conservation.