Stephenson Pope Babcock Foundation
The Stephenson Pope Babcock Foundation is a private foundation based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and a 501(c)(3) established in memory of Stephenson Pope Babcock. It makes grants to organizations Pope supported during his life or that its directors and advisors believe he would have wanted to support.
Stephenson Pope Babcock Foundation at a glance
In short: Stephenson Pope Babcock Foundation gave $170K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), top state New York. 62% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $170,000
- +27.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- +13.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,538
- +13.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $2,669,184
- +89.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 62% first-time grantees (16 of 26, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (26% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Stephenson Pope Babcock Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Proposals are submitted through its advisors and directors; the foundation does not specify application materials.
- Review Cycle
- Proposals from board members and advisors are due by the end of August.
- Deadline
- Proposals from board members and advisors are due by the end of August.
- Contact
Mailing address: 17 Graylyn Place Ct, Winstonsalem, NC 27106
Phone: (336) 659-0290
Website: https://spbabcockfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Stephenson Pope Babcock Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was On Course Foundation ($17K). Together the top 10 received $121K.
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 121 grants of 121 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation identifies Long Island, New York City, and North Carolina as areas receiving special attention. In 2025, New York accounted for 26% of grant dollars, Florida 19%, North Carolina 13%, Rhode Island 9%, and Texas 7%. The foundation also says it makes grants to organizations outside the United States, preferring to give through a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) conduit.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Stephenson Pope Babcock Foundation open to new grantees?
62%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 16 of 26 grantees (62%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 38% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $112K (2023) to $173K (2020). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $170K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| On Course Foundation Orlando, FL | Charitable Use | $17,000 |
| Iyrs School of Technology & Trades Newport, RI | Charitable Use | $15,000 |
| Roots and Wings Delray Beach, FL | Charitable Use | $15,000 |
| Winston Salem Street School Winston-Salem, NC | Charitable Use | $12,000 |
| Hamptons Community Outreach Bridgehampton, NY | Charitable Use | $11,000 |
| Community Foundatoin of the Texas Hill Country Kerrville, TX | Charitable Use | $11,000 |
| The Center for Family Justice Bridgeport, CT | Charitable Use | $10,000 |
| Springs Food Pantry East Hampton, NY | Charitable Use | $10,000 |
| Folds of Honor Scottsdale, AZ | Charitable Use | $10,000 |
| Thousand Islands Land Trust Clayton, NY | Charitable Use | $10,000 |
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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 | $2,669,184 | $1,442,064 | $184,560 | $170,000 | 26 | $170,000 | $748,444 | $186,005 |
| 2024 | $1,411,680 | $272,221 | $147,717 | $133,000 | 23 | $133,000 | $268,185 | $125,516 |
| 2023 | $1,287,176 | $120,945 | $127,476 | $112,000 | 19 | $112,000 | $119,160 | $109,806 |
| 2022 | $1,293,707 | $137,100 | $188,016 | $168,000 | 22 | $170,235 | $127,131 | $121,339 |
| 2021 | $1,344,623 | $243,301 | $134,996 | $131,000 | 31 | — | $238,284 | $128,770 |
| 2020 | $1,236,318 | $77,170 | $189,567 | $173,000 | 31 | — | $65,985 | $114,639 |
| 2019 | $1,348,715 | $120,104 | $126,467 | $118,000 | 24 | — | $139,177 | $107,128 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Stephenson Pope Babcock Foundation reported a distributable amount of $186K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated aim is to sustain Pope’s memory through grants that improve and enrich other people’s lives. Its website also identifies assistance for disadvantaged youth in schools and summer programs, human welfare programs in poor nations, and coastal environmental efforts as important areas of interest.
Recent grantees illustrate the range of organizations supported. Roots and Wings says it supports children’s reading skills and teachers who inspire learning; IYRS School of Technology & Trades says it empowers students through hands-on learning. Hamptons Community Outreach describes its work as meeting critical needs and creating opportunities for marginalized neighbors, while Springs Food Pantry says it works to alleviate hunger for local families. Thousand Islands Land Trust describes its mission as safeguarding the regional landscape, and the Center for Family Justice says it works to break cycles of abuse and violence through services, education, and community collaboration.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 26 grants totaling $170,000 in 2025. Those grants ranged from $1,000 to $17,000, with a median of $8,000. Its website describes its grant sizes as typically ranging from $1,000 to $12,000.
Among the largest reported 2025 grants were $17,000 to On Course Foundation; $15,000 each to IYRS School of Technology & Trades and Roots and Wings; $12,000 to Winston Salem Street School; and $11,000 each to Hamptons Community Outreach and Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country. The filing listed the purposes of these grants as “charitable use.”
Grant proposals are introduced by the foundation’s advisors and directors and considered at its annual meeting. The foundation says proposals are submitted before its fall meeting, and grants are typically made in the fourth quarter, usually November or December. It also describes an Advisors Grant program under which directors and advisors may designate a charity for a $1,000 grant; these grants are made throughout the year and do not require board approval.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s website describes its governance as a board of advisors made up of Pope’s close friends and a board of directors consisting of family members. The 2025 filing lists Anne Babcock as vice president, Luke Babcock as president, Thomas Babcock as treasurer, and Alice Pearce as secretary.
Stephenson Pope Babcock Foundation is led by Luke Babcock, President since 2024 (on filings since 2019); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Luke Babcock
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Alice Pearce
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Anne Babcock
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Thomas Babcock
Treasurer
Vice President → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bruce Babcock (2019–2023) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Stephenson Pope Babcock Foundation
How much does Stephenson Pope Babcock Foundation give each year?
Stephenson Pope Babcock Foundation gave $170K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $133K across 23 grants.
What is Stephenson Pope Babcock Foundation's typical grant size?
Stephenson Pope Babcock Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $8,000, and its average grant was $6,538, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Stephenson Pope Babcock Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Stephenson Pope Babcock Foundation give grants?
Stephenson Pope Babcock Foundation's top state is New York, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (19%) and North Carolina (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Winston-Salem, NC (2 grants), Kerrville, TX (2 grants) and East Hampton, NY (2 grants).
Does Stephenson Pope Babcock Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on Stephenson Pope Babcock Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Use" (26 grants).
Who are Stephenson Pope Babcock Foundation's largest grantees?
Stephenson Pope Babcock Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include On Course Foundation ($17,000), Iyrs School of Technology & Trades ($15,000) and Roots and Wings ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Stephenson Pope Babcock Foundation?
Stephenson Pope Babcock Foundation reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $170K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $186K (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 does Stephenson Pope Babcock Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated aim is to sustain Pope’s memory through grants that improve and enrich other people’s lives. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Stephenson Pope Babcock Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Stephenson Pope Babcock Foundation's EIN?
Stephenson Pope Babcock Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2000456. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Stephenson Pope Babcock Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 3, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 31, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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