Bud H Babcock Trust
Preselected recipients only
Bud H Babcock Trust is a private foundation in Willoughby, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $16,400 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $900 and the largest $5,000. 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$16,400
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$900
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $15,250 the year before.
67% 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 | $23,470 | 17 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $15,250 | 10 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $16,400 | 11 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Bud H Babcock Trust 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 Bud H Babcock Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 11 | $16,400 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Lakeland Community College | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Hawaii Pacific University | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| John Carroll University | Scholarship | $900 |
| Case Western Reserve University | Scholarship | $900 |
| Ursuline College | Scholarship | $900 |
| North Carolina Centre | Scholarship | $900 |
| Cleveland State University | Scholarship | $900 |
| John Carroll University | Scholarship | $900 |
| Cuyahoga Community College | Scholarship | $900 |
| Kent State University | Scholarship | $600 |
Officers and trustees
- Gerald Merhar
- Vicki Morley
- Robin Hopkins
Questions people ask
Does Bud H Babcock Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bud H Babcock Trust give?
$16,400 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $900.
Who runs Bud H Babcock Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Gerald Merhar (Trustee), Vicki Morley (Trustee) and Robin Hopkins (Trustee).
What does Bud H Babcock Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.