Triple J Family Foundation
Triple J Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Fredericksburg, Texas. Founded in 2022 by Steve and Susan Babinsky, it supports educational and personal-development efforts intended to help people build independence, skills, and financial security.
Triple J Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Triple J Family Foundation gave $20K across 35 grants in 2025 (avg $582.486), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $20,387
- +20.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 35
- +20.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $582
- -0.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $504,161
- +30.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (80% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Triple J Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 204 Flight Path, Fredericksburg, TX 78624
Phone: (210) 827-6535
Website: HTTPS://TRIPLEJFAMILYFOUNDATION.ORG/
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Triple J Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Social Venture Partners Sa ($1K). Together the top 5 received $5K.
Organizations only. It also paid 30 individual scholarships ($15,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 78 grants of 78 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Texas. In 2025, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas. The other listed recipient states were Massachusetts, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Louisiana, each accounting for 2%. Listed 2025 recipients also included individuals in Rhode Island.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Triple J Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 919% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 362% 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2022) to $26K (2023). In 2025 it made 35 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Social Venture Partners Sa San Antonio, TX | Contribution for Community Benefits | $1,247 |
| Verlyn Maldonado San Antonio, TX | Grant Recipient for Career Assessment and Counseling | $1,195 |
| Joshua Lauber San Antonio, TX | Grant Recipient for Career Assessment and Counseling | $1,195 |
| Aleluya Ministries of Hope Inc San Antonio, TX | Sponsor for Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Abigail Olivia Comfort, TX | Grant Recipient for Career Assessment and Counseling | $750 |
| 30 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $15,000 |
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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 | $504,161 | $175,686 | $60,695 | $20,387 | 35 | $20,387 | $5,043 | $5,628 |
| 2024 | $385,627 | $191,783 | $41,294 | $16,962 | 29 | $16,962 | — | $6,020 |
| 2023 | $83,274 | $78,217 | $43,244 | $25,529 | 13 | $25,529 | — | $2,772 |
| 2022 | $194,729 | $174,166 | $11,679 | $2,000 | 1 | $2,000 | — | $8,431 |
| 2021 | $32,242 | $40,100 | $7,858 | — | — | — | — | $402 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Triple J Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K 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 mission is to use education to help individuals achieve independence, personal growth, and financial security. Its stated funding areas include higher education and career training; community and continuing education; career assessment and counseling; financial education; spiritual development; life coaching and counseling; and physical fitness and wellness.
The foundation provides grants to individuals and organizations. One organization it supported, Aleluya Ministries of Hope, describes its own work as charitable, religious, and educational programs benefiting churches and orphanages, relief for the poor, and advancement of the Christian religion in and around Piedras Negras, Mexico.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 35 grants totaling $20,387. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $1,247, with a median of $500. Examples include $1,247 to Social Venture Partners SA for “community benefits,” $1,195 each to Verlyn Maldonado and Joshua Lauber for career assessment and counseling, and $1,000 to Aleluya Ministries of Hope Inc. as a scholarship sponsor. Other listed grants included $750 for career assessment and counseling and multiple $500 scholarships.
The website describes online applications for individuals and nonprofit organizations, with a higher-education scholarship application requiring attachments such as transcripts, recommendations, and a personal essay. Its guidelines limit applicants to one application per calendar year and require recipients to be open to follow-up updates or feedback. Recipients awarded funds in two consecutive years must wait one calendar year before reapplying. The foundation’s filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Steve Babinsky as president, Susan Babinsky as treasurer, and Helenann Lauber as member at large.
Triple J Family Foundation is led by Steve Babinsky, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Steve Babinsky
President
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Babinsky
Treasurer
Vice President & Treasurer → Co-President, Treasurer & Secetrary, 2022
Co-President, Treasurer & Secetrary → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Helenann Lauber
Member at Large
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Francisco Medina Jr. (2023–2024) — Board Advisor - Nonvoting
- Former: William Stein (2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Triple J Family Foundation
How much does Triple J Family Foundation give each year?
Triple J Family Foundation gave $20K across 35 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $17K across 29 grants.
What is Triple J Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Triple J Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $582, across 35 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Triple J Family Foundation give grants?
Triple J Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Antonio, TX (4 grants).
Does Triple J Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 35 grants with a stated purpose on Triple J Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship Recipient" (30 grants) and "Grant Recipient for Career Assessment and Counseling" (3 grants).
Who are Triple J Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Triple J Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Social Venture Partners Sa ($1,247), Verlyn Maldonado ($1,195) and Joshua Lauber ($1,195), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 30 individual scholarships ($15,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Triple J Family Foundation?
Triple J Family Foundation reported $504K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $20K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Triple J Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to use education to help individuals achieve independence, personal growth, and financial security. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Triple J Family Foundation?
Triple J Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines. Check triplejfamilyfoundation.org for any change to that policy.
What is Triple J Family Foundation's EIN?
Triple J Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3055975. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Triple J Family 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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