The Courtney Babcock Borntraeger Foundation
The Courtney Babcock Borntraeger Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. It reported making 10 grants totaling $760,085 in 2024, including support for organizations in Pennsylvania, Florida, and Ohio.
The Courtney Babcock Borntraeger Foundation at a glance
In short: The Courtney Babcock Borntraeger Foundation gave $760K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $76K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $760,085
- +675.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -23.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $76,009
- +908.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $5,177,715
- +4.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Courtney Babcock Borntraeger Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Courtney Babcock Borntraeger Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Neighborhood Academy ($359K). Together the top 9 received $760K.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 75 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania, Florida, and Ohio. The reported shares of grant dollars were 94% for Pennsylvania, 6% for Florida, and 1% for Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Courtney Babcock Borntraeger Foundation gives
- Giving grew 227% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 208% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $98K (2023) to $760K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $760K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Neighborhood Academy Pittsburgh, PA | General & Unrestricted (See General Explanation) | $359,287 |
| Aspinwall Riverfront Park Inc Pittsburgh, PA | General & Unrestricted (See General Explanation) | $300,623 |
| Boca Grande United Methodist Church Boca Grande, FL | General & Unrestricted (See General Explanation) | $25,675 |
| Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church Pittsburgh, PA | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Community Library Association Pittsburgh, PA | Library Expansion campaign | $12,500 |
| Community Library Association Pittsburgh, PA | Capital campaign for Library of Things Collection | $12,500 |
| Boca Grande Womans Club Inc Boca Grande, FL | Scholarship Fund | $12,000 |
| Canine Companions for Independence New Albany, OH | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Friends of Boca Grande Community Center Inc Boca Grande, FL | Renaissance Fund | $5,000 |
| Fox Chapel Golf Club Scholarship Foundation Inc Pittsburgh, PA | General Support Scholarship Fund | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,177,715 | $1,036,390 | $833,155 | $760,085 | 10 | $785,252 | $237,579 | $377,210 |
| 2023 | $4,971,013 | $910,999 | $171,471 | $98,000 | 13 | $142,320 | $1,144,542 | $303,696 |
| 2022 | $4,231,485 | $181,229 | $247,032 | $148,000 | 17 | $195,940 | $181,676 | $314,876 |
| 2021 | $4,297,288 | $633,030 | $299,853 | $232,200 | 17 | $270,357 | $911,749 | $356,766 |
| 2020 | $3,956,712 | $70,152 | $278,976 | $225,800 | 18 | — | $227,135 | $260,845 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Courtney Babcock Borntraeger Foundation reported a distributable amount of $377K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included general and unrestricted support, library campaigns, a scholarship fund, and other charitable purposes.
Among its grantees, The Neighborhood Academy describes its mission as breaking the cycle of generational poverty by preparing low-income students for higher education. Aspinwall Riverfront Park says it seeks to enhance community quality of life through free public access to parkland and multi-use trails along the Allegheny River. The Community Library Association describes its mission as providing and promoting a free public, non-sectarian library. Boca Grande Woman’s Club says it raises funds to support the Boca Grande community and its nonprofit organizations and provides scholarships to area students.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $760,085. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $359,287, with a median of $12,500. The largest awards were $359,287 to The Neighborhood Academy and $300,623 to Aspinwall Riverfront Park, both in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Other grants included $25,675 to Boca Grande United Methodist Church, $25,000 to Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church, and two $12,500 grants to the Community Library Association for a library expansion campaign and a Library of Things capital campaign.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Carl W. Borntraeger and Courtney B. Borntraeger as trustees.
The Courtney Babcock Borntraeger Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carl W Borntraeger
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Courtney B Borntraeger
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kenneth Spruill (2020) — Manager
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Courtney Babcock Borntraeger Foundation
How much does The Courtney Babcock Borntraeger Foundation give each year?
The Courtney Babcock Borntraeger Foundation gave $760K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $98K across 13 grants.
What is The Courtney Babcock Borntraeger Foundation's typical grant size?
The Courtney Babcock Borntraeger Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $12,500, and its average grant was $76,009, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Courtney Babcock Borntraeger Foundation give grants?
The Courtney Babcock Borntraeger Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (6 grants) and Boca Grande, FL (3 grants).
Does The Courtney Babcock Borntraeger Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of The Courtney Babcock Borntraeger Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Courtney Babcock Borntraeger Foundation's largest grantees?
The Courtney Babcock Borntraeger Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Neighborhood Academy ($359,287), Aspinwall Riverfront Park Inc ($300,623) and Boca Grande United Methodist Church ($25,675), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Courtney Babcock Borntraeger Foundation?
The Courtney Babcock Borntraeger Foundation reported $5.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $785K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $377K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Courtney Babcock Borntraeger Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included general and unrestricted support, library campaigns, a scholarship fund, and other charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Courtney Babcock Borntraeger Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Courtney Babcock Borntraeger Foundation's EIN?
The Courtney Babcock Borntraeger Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-6080390. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Courtney Babcock Borntraeger Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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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Grantable. (2026). The Courtney Babcock Borntraeger Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 6, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-courtney-babcock-borntraeger-foundation-morg_cf0dd4a40f014e9fb225c34ca8b41d96
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