The Babinski Foundation
The Babinski Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Sioux Falls, SD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $66.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1K. Net investment income was $1.8M.
The Babinski Foundation at a glance
In short: The Babinski Foundation gave $1K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,000
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,000
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $66,168,094
- -1.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Babinski Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Minnesota Veterinary Medical Foundation ($1K).
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 9 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Babinski Foundation gives
- Giving grew 92% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $520 (2020) to $501K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Veterinary Medical Foundation South St Paul, MN | Donation | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $66,168,094 | $11,469,459 | $11,640,870 | $1,000 | 1 | $2,444,270 | $1,798,096 |
| 2023 | $66,873,630 | $11,101,412 | $11,948,226 | $2,000 | 1 | $2,652,048 | $1,195,946 |
| 2022 | $67,707,936 | $10,524,812 | $12,221,602 | $500,520 | 3 | $2,539,278 | $490,588 |
| 2021 | $69,064,544 | $9,638,668 | $9,936,803 | $520 | 2 | $2,472,532 | $896,530 |
| 2020 | $69,255,396 | $8,636,696 | $9,504,842 | $520 | 2 | — | $509,169 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Babinski Foundation is led by Donald Snyders, President & Director on every filing since 2021; 4 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Donald Snyders
President & Director
On filings since 2021
48 hrs/week
$59K (2021) → $89K (2024)
Layne Drenth
Treasurer & Director
Treasurer → Treasurer & Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
48 hrs/week
$125K (2021) → $153K (2024)
Mary Olson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$600 (2022) → $2K (2024)
Ryan Babinski
V.p. & Director
On filings since 2021
48 hrs/week
$63K (2021) → $86K (2024)
Gary Persian
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Ned Ostenso (2020–2023) — Assistant Secretary
- Former: Elizabeth Babinski (2020) — Director
- Former: Gary P. (2020) — Secretary & Director
- Former: John P. Babinski (2020) — President & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $153K, to Layne Drenth (Treasurer/Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Babinski Foundation
How much does The Babinski Foundation give each year?
The Babinski Foundation gave $1K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2K across 1 grant.
How large is The Babinski Foundation?
The Babinski Foundation reported $66.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $11.5M.
What is The Babinski Foundation?
The Babinski Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Sioux Falls, SD. It holds $66.2M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Babinski Foundation operate?
The Babinski Foundation has awarded grants in Hawaii, Minnesota, South Dakota.
What is The Babinski Foundation's EIN?
The Babinski Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3112628. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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