The Ruth and Elmer Babin Foundation
The Ruth and Elmer Babin Foundation is a private foundation, based in Beachwood, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $92K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 6 grants totaling $18K. Net investment income was $4K.
The Ruth and Elmer Babin Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ruth and Elmer Babin Foundation gave $18K across 6 grants in 2026 (avg $3K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $18,000
- -20.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $3,000
- -20.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $91,844
- -9.3% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who The Ruth and Elmer Babin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Musical Arts Association ($4K). Together the top 6 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Ruth and Elmer Babin Foundation gives
- Giving fell 20% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 333% 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2026) to $24K (2021). In 2026 it made 6 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Musical Arts Association Cleveland, OH | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Cleveland Playhouse Cleveland, OH | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Playhouse Square Foundation Cleveland, OH | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Western Reserve Historical Society Cleveland, OH | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Cleveland Sight Center Cleveland, OH | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Cleveland Zoological Society Cleveland, OH | Charitable | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $91,844 | $8,787 | $18,229 | $18,000 | 6 | $18,000 | $4,265 | $5,405 |
| 2025 | $101,286 | $7,216 | $22,769 | $22,500 | 6 | $22,500 | $3,037 | $5,513 |
| 2024 | $116,839 | $2,141 | $22,785 | $22,500 | 6 | $22,500 | $3,447 | $5,726 |
| 2023 | $137,483 | $4,084 | $23,114 | $22,500 | 6 | $22,500 | $4,084 | $6,720 |
| 2022 | $156,513 | $25,695 | $22,846 | $22,500 | 6 | $22,500 | $25,695 | $8,163 |
| 2021 | $153,664 | $5,235 | $23,925 | $23,500 | 6 | — | $5,235 | $7,777 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ruth and Elmer Babin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Ruth and Elmer Babin Foundation's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Jeffrey Babin
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Judith Kaufman
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Ruth and Elmer Babin Foundation
How much does The Ruth and Elmer Babin Foundation give each year?
The Ruth and Elmer Babin Foundation gave $18K across 6 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $23K across 6 grants.
What is The Ruth and Elmer Babin Foundation's typical grant size?
The Ruth and Elmer Babin Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $3,000, and its average grant was $3,000, across 6 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Ruth and Elmer Babin Foundation give grants?
The Ruth and Elmer Babin Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (6 grants).
Does The Ruth and Elmer Babin Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Ruth and Elmer Babin Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (6 grants).
Who are The Ruth and Elmer Babin Foundation's largest grantees?
The Ruth and Elmer Babin Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Musical Arts Association ($3,500), Cleveland Playhouse ($3,500) and Playhouse Square Foundation ($3,500), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The Ruth and Elmer Babin Foundation?
The Ruth and Elmer Babin Foundation reported $92K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $18K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Ruth and Elmer Babin Foundation's EIN?
The Ruth and Elmer Babin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6510523. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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