The Babcock Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Babcock Family Foundation is a private foundation in Sherrills Ford, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $159,633 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $1,040 and the largest $52,846. 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$159,633
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$1,040
- Largest grant$52,846
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees68%
Giving in 2025 was down from $164,985 the year before.
68% of its 2025 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 | $119,134 | 13 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $164,985 | 16 | $2.8 million |
| 2025 | $159,633 | 24 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
The Babcock Family 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 The Babcock Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 14 | $116,663 |
| Missouri | 1 | $18,983 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $15,178 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $2,211 |
| California | 1 | $880 |
| Washington | 1 | $468 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cove Church | Further Church programs | $52,846 |
| Individual | Programs to benefitcommunitiesin need | $20,000 |
| Power Cross | Financial supportingLake Norman NCcharities | $20,000 |
| FeedNC | Food bank | $18,983 |
| Feed My Starving Children | Eliminate hunger | $14,883 |
| Community Pregnancy Center of Lake Norman | pregnancy andparenting support | $10,000 |
| Hope at Lake Foundation | Funding for localcharities | $5,000 |
| University of Louisiana Lafayette | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Watchmen of the Street | Minister/meals to homeless Charlotte NC | $3,061 |
| Moorseville Fondo | Support for localcharities | $1,563 |
| Dottie Rose Foundation | Supporting computerscience education | $1,500 |
| Disciplemakers Inc | Christian campusministry | $1,200 |
| The CauseOrg | Annual Fundraiser | $880 |
| Dove House | Children AdvocacyCenterFurther programing | $700 |
| Tacos for Life LLC | Feeding Homeless | $700 |
| Soaring Eagles Baseball Academy | Baseball scholarships | $600 |
| State College Alliance Church | Further programs | $511 |
| Zawadi Fund International | Futher Programs | $500 |
| Individual | Programs to benefit children & families in need | $468 |
| The Sommer Callen Memorial Scholarship | Scholarship | $295 |
| OPTIVets | Support for vetarans& 1st responders | $251 |
| PannMass Challenge | Annual Fundraiser | $250 |
| Grace Covenant Academy | Further Programs | $242 |
| Women's Ministry of CCC | Funding for spiritualgrowth | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Edward E Babcock Jr
- Rosemary Babcock
Questions people ask
Does The Babcock Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Babcock Family Foundation give?
$159,633 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $1,040.
Who runs The Babcock Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Edward E Babcock Jr (Trustee) and Rosemary Babcock (Trustee).
What does The Babcock Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, food and hunger and youth programs.