Paul & Edith Babson Foundation 106846-000
The Paul & Edith Babson Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. In its 2025 filing, it reported one grant of $690,368 for general support to a recipient identified as “SEE ATTACHED LIST OF GRANTS (WILMINGTON, DE).”
Paul & Edith Babson Foundation 106846-000 at a glance
In short: Paul & Edith Babson Foundation 106846-000 gave $690K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $690K), mostly in Delaware. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $690,368
- -5.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $690,368
- -5.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $690,368
- Total assets
- $8,807,331
- -4.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Delaware (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Paul & Edith Babson Foundation 106846-000
- Review Cycle
- The filing specifies postmarks by April 1 or September 25. Both dates have passed in 2026.
- Deadline
- The filing specifies postmarks by April 1 or September 25.
- Contact
Application contact: Gma Foundations
Mailing address: 2 Liberty Square Suite 500, Boston, MA 02109
Phone: (617) 426-7075
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Paul & Edith Babson Foundation 106846-000
Who Paul & Edith Babson Foundation 106846-000 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 filing states that, with few exceptions, preference is given to Massachusetts charities and educational organizations. The sole reported 2025 grant went to a recipient in Delaware.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Paul & Edith Babson Foundation 106846-000 gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 86% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $564K (2020) to $730K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $690K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attached List of Grants Wilmington, DE | General Support | $690,368 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,807,331 | $467,843 | $894,456 | $690,368 | 1 | $728,662 | $338,292 | $847,895 |
| 2024 | $9,226,281 | $2,941,970 | $888,061 | $729,764 | 1 | $772,745 | $2,825,965 | $734,872 |
| 2023 | $7,174,764 | $489,652 | $766,890 | $644,169 | 1 | $676,994 | $396,113 | $687,720 |
| 2022 | $7,450,097 | $613,884 | $799,681 | $667,972 | 1 | $700,597 | $506,739 | $713,119 |
| 2021 | $7,632,228 | $1,266,103 | $872,707 | $719,778 | 1 | $752,274 | $1,155,689 | $742,216 |
| 2020 | $7,240,769 | $1,029,089 | $676,468 | $563,613 | 178 | — | $956,548 | $634,860 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Paul & Edith Babson Foundation 106846-000 reported a distributable amount of $848K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported one grant totaling $690,368 in 2025. That was also the amount of its sole reported award. The 2025 filing states that applicants should submit two copies of the AGM or NGG common grant application to GMA Foundations, attention Anna Doggett. The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Senani Babson, Maithri Babson, and Phillip Hall as co-trustees.
Paul & Edith Babson Foundation 106846-000's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Senani Babson
Co-Trustee
Trustee → Co-Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maithri Babson
Co-Trustee
Trustee & Appted → Trustee, 2023
Trustee → Co-Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phillip Hall
Co-Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Philip Hall Co Gma Foundations (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: James Babson (2020–2022) — Trustee & Removed
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Paul & Edith Babson Foundation 106846-000
How much does Paul & Edith Babson Foundation 106846-000 give each year?
Paul & Edith Babson Foundation 106846-000 gave $690K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $730K across 1 grant.
How large is Paul & Edith Babson Foundation 106846-000?
Paul & Edith Babson Foundation 106846-000 reported $8.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $729K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $848K (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.
How do I apply for a grant from Paul & Edith Babson Foundation 106846-000?
Paul & Edith Babson Foundation 106846-000 has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Paul & Edith Babson Foundation 106846-000 make grants?
The foundation’s 2025 filing states that, with few exceptions, preference is given to Massachusetts charities and educational organizations. The sole reported 2025 grant went to a recipient in Delaware.
What is Paul & Edith Babson Foundation 106846-000's EIN?
Paul & Edith Babson Foundation 106846-000's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6037891. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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