Mary E Babcock Foundation
Mary E Babcock Foundation is a private foundation, based in Johnstown, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 8 grants totaling $159K. Net investment income was $97K.
Mary E Babcock Foundation at a glance
In short: Mary E Babcock Foundation gave $159K across 8 grants in 2026 (avg $20K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $158,946
- +14.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $19,868
- +14.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $2,742
- Total assets
- $1,664,066
- -3.9% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Mary E Babcock Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Licking County Foundation ($83K). Together the top 8 received $159K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 36 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Mary E Babcock Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+6%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2021) to $159K (2026). In 2026 it made 8 grants totaling $159K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Licking County Foundation Newark, OH | Annual Support | $83,099 |
| Johnstown Fire Department Johnstown, OH | Purchase of Devices That Perform CPR | $57,825 |
| Apple Blossom Flowers Landscaping Johnstown, OH | Flowers and Landscaping of Victory Garden, Welcome Signs | $7,039 |
| Johnstown Schools Johnstown, OH | Birdhouses & Big Red Band Fanfare | $2,900 |
| Hartford Volunteer Fire Dept Croton, OH | HOSE | $2,583 |
| American Legion Post 254 Johnstown, OH | July 4TH Celebration | $2,500 |
| Miami University Oxford, OH | Scholarship for Lyla Stockberger | $1,500 |
| University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | Scholarship for Isaac Reed | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,664,066 | $97,034 | $164,015 | $158,946 | 8 | $159,006 | $97,034 | $177,119 |
| 2025 | $1,731,047 | $183,954 | $141,820 | $138,275 | 8 | $138,335 | $183,954 | $159,006 |
| 2024 | $1,688,913 | $108,052 | $134,069 | $130,715 | 5 | $130,775 | $108,052 | $138,275 |
| 2023 | $1,714,930 | $82,539 | $153,928 | $150,043 | 6 | $150,103 | $82,539 | $130,775 |
| 2022 | $1,786,319 | $116,094 | $129,752 | $125,645 | 9 | $125,705 | $116,094 | $150,418 |
| 2021 | $1,798,286 | $107,025 | $102,885 | $99,892 | 5 | — | $107,025 | $125,390 |
| 2020 | $1,794,146 | $97,139 | $131,206 | $129,355 | 7 | — | $97,139 | $114,288 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mary E Babcock Foundation reported a distributable amount of $177K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mary E Babcock Foundation is led by Todd Dodderer, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Todd Dodderer
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Walker
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard T. Clark
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Johnson
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven H. Williams
Director
Vice President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terry A. Priest
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Mathews
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary C. Thomas
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jean Wright
Vice President
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Mary E Babcock Foundation
How much does Mary E Babcock Foundation give each year?
Mary E Babcock Foundation gave $159K across 8 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $138K across 8 grants.
What is Mary E Babcock Foundation's typical grant size?
Mary E Babcock Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $2,742, and its average grant was $19,868, across 8 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mary E Babcock Foundation give grants?
Mary E Babcock Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Johnstown, OH (4 grants).
Does Mary E Babcock Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Mary E Babcock Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Mary E Babcock Foundation's largest grantees?
Mary E Babcock Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Licking County Foundation ($83,099), Johnstown Fire Department ($57,825) and Apple Blossom Flowers Landscaping ($7,039), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Mary E Babcock Foundation?
Mary E Babcock Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $159K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $177K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Mary E Babcock Foundation's EIN?
Mary E Babcock Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1170451. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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