The Babcox Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyAkron, Ohio · EIN 34-1787178 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$419K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$8.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $30,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embracing Futures | Akron, OH | Ortho program $30,000oral health program $10,000 | $40,000 |
| Family Promise of Summit County | Akron, OH | Support survive to thrive initiative ($20,000)support core shelter/case management program ($20,000) | $40,000 |
| Grace House | Akron, OH | Two matching challenges- anonymous for match | $40,000 |
| The Well | Akron, OH | Resident services programming | $40,000 |
| Battered Women's Shelter | Akron, OH | Operating costs of programs and services for domestic violence victims and their children | $34,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Summit County | Akron, OH | General operating fund | $30,000 |
| Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens | Akron, OH | Dining room restoration | $30,000 |
| Access Inc | Akron, OH | Lotus program: support women and children experiencing homelessness. | $25,000 |
| Victim Assistance Program | Akron, OH | 24/7 crisis intervention program | $25,000 |
| Bright Star Books | Akron, OH | Support program coordinator's work distributing books to akron area children | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio | Akron, OH | Support for summit county programs | $20,000 |
| Direction Home | Uniontown, OH | Alzheimer's respite program | $15,000 |
| Open M | Akron, OH | Services to individuals and families living in poverty in akron and summit county | $15,000 |
| Nami Summit County | Akron, OH | Reedy housewarming project | $10,000 |
| South Street Ministries | Akron, OH | Rich kids enrichment afterschool program | $10,000 |
| Vantage Aging | Akron, OH | Meals on wheels-summit county | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | Akron, OH | 2026 learning zone program | $5,000 |
| Friends in Tents | Akron, OH | To assist with general operating expenses for the building ($4,000).to assist with the project 34-homeless no more program ($1,000). | $5,000 |
| Humane Society of Summit County | Akron, OH | 2026 mabel project | $5,000 |
| Akron Garden Club | Fairlawn, OH | In memory of susie rodgers | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $419,250 | 20 |
| 2024 | $418,800 | 20 |
| 2023 | $420,000 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641139349100244
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-1787178
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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