The George E Babylon Jr and
The George E Babylon Jr and is a private foundation, based in Baltimore, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $200K. Net investment income was $308K.
The George E Babylon Jr and at a glance
In short: The George E Babylon Jr and gave $200K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $33K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $200,000
- +17.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $33,333
- -2.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $2,907,521
- +2.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (65% 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 George E Babylon Jr and funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Timothy Foundation ($50K). Together the top 6 received $200K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 34 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The George E Babylon Jr and gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 140% 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 $170K (2023) to $200K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $200K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Timothy Foundation Berwyn, PA | General Donation | $50,000 |
| Cambridge School Baltimore, MD | Matching Fundraising Program | $43,000 |
| Baltimore Clayworks Inc Baltimore, MD | General Education & Community Arts | $40,000 |
| Cylburn Arboretum Friends Baltimore, MD | Educational Programs | $40,000 |
| American Trauma Society Inc Falls Church, VA | Medical and Educational Programs | $20,000 |
| Gilchrist Hospice Care Hunt Valley, MD | General Donation | $7,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,907,521 | $402,969 | $337,772 | $200,000 | 6 | $238,073 | $307,545 | $169,569 |
| 2023 | $2,841,152 | $100,354 | $281,159 | $170,000 | 5 | $201,601 | $22,150 | $159,952 |
| 2022 | $3,024,281 | $193,621 | $276,122 | $175,000 | 6 | $197,712 | $116,859 | $172,357 |
| 2021 | $3,109,607 | $357,683 | $295,627 | $190,000 | 9 | $211,560 | $277,472 | $185,334 |
| 2020 | $3,041,868 | $91,836 | $273,108 | $185,000 | 8 | — | $29,927 | $165,759 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The George E Babylon Jr and reported a distributable amount of $170K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The George E Babylon Jr and's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles B. Jones
Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $36K (2024)
Richard E. Linder
Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $36K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: H. Mebane Turner (2020–2021) — Member
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 $36K, to Charles B Jones (Member). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The George E Babylon Jr and
How much does The George E Babylon Jr and give each year?
The George E Babylon Jr and gave $200K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $170K across 5 grants.
What is The George E Babylon Jr and's typical grant size?
The George E Babylon Jr and's median grant in 2024 was $40,000, and its average grant was $33,333, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The George E Babylon Jr and give grants?
The George E Babylon Jr and gives mostly in Maryland: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (25%) and Virginia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (3 grants).
Does The George E Babylon Jr and give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of The George E Babylon Jr and's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The George E Babylon Jr and's largest grantees?
The George E Babylon Jr and's largest 2024 grantees include The Timothy Foundation ($50,000), Cambridge School ($43,000) and Baltimore Clayworks Inc ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The George E Babylon Jr and?
The George E Babylon Jr and reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $238K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $170K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The George E Babylon Jr and's EIN?
The George E Babylon Jr and's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0157394. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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