Babbitt Family Foundation — 501(c)(3) Grant-Making for Education, Entrepreneurship & Children's Health
Our Mission
We exist to channel resources toward organizations and individuals creating measurable, positive change. As a family foundation, we do not run programs directly — instead, we strategically invest in partners whose work aligns with our values of equity, education, and empowerment. We are proud members of the Kiva community, extending our reach to entrepreneurs worldwide.
Our Values
Compassion
We lead with empathy, understanding that behind every grant application and loan request is a person striving for a better future.
Equity
We prioritize organizations and individuals serving marginalized and underserved populations, ensuring resources reach those who need them most.
Transparency
We maintain open communication with our grantees and partners, publishing clear guidelines so every applicant understands our process.
Collaboration
We believe the best outcomes emerge when funders, nonprofits, and entrepreneurs work together as true partners toward shared goals.
Our Approach
We take a hands-on approach to philanthropy. Each grant application is carefully reviewed by our family board to ensure alignment with our mission and the potential for meaningful impact. Through Kiva, we also extend support to entrepreneurs who lack access to traditional financial services — a direct, personal form of giving that makes a measurable difference. We look beyond numbers — we invest in people, stories, and visions for a better world.
