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We believe in democracy, opportunity and the power of partnerships, and we follow the lead of local experts who know what their communities need to thrive.We support collaborative, multi-strategy, place-based work focused on democracy and civic engagement, economic opportunity, and supportive policies and institutions. We believe sustained, general-support grants are critical to helping organizations remain nimble and effective. In addition to grantmaking, we make strategic investments aligned with our mission and values. Established in 1953 with a $12 million bequest from Mary Reynolds Babcock, in its early days the Foundation supported historically black colleges and universities, grassroots advocacy groups, voter education and government accountability efforts – a unique legacy for Southern family philanthropy. The values that guided the Foundation in those days – fairness, democracy, equity and opportunity – continue to be our North Star today. Our Mission & Vision GrantsWho should apply?ApplyGrantees Stories News Welcome our New Staff Members! The board and staff of the Babcock Foundation are thrilled to introduce you to five new staff members who joined our team this year. With a broad range of expertise and skills, these folks will help MRBF deepen our mission across the South. Their strong alignment with the Foundation’s vision,... News Announcing our New Strategic Directions The South is evolving, and our work is evolving with it. After two years of careful reflection and conversations with grantee partners and other experts across the region, the Babcock Foundation is pleased to share our deepened commitments to center power building and racial equity in... News MRBF Launches CEO Search The board and staff of the Babcock Foundation have formally launched our search for our next CEO. We hope our grantee and philanthropic partners will take a look at our announcement and consider whether they know excellent folks who fit the bill. This is an exciting time to join the Foundation.... MRBF News Oral Histories: Southern Voices Reports Videos: Story Bank Issues Advocacy Affordable Housing Capacity Building Democracy/Civic Engagement Economic Development Education Environment/Energy Gender Immigration Mission Investing Organizing Race Religion Rural Tax Reform Places Alabama Appalachia Arkansas Georgia Louisiana Mississippi North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee News Welcome our New Staff Members! The board and staff of the Babcock Foundation are thrilled to introduce you to five new staff members who joined our team this year. With a broad range of expertise and skills, these folks will help MRBF deepen our mission across the South. Their strong alignment with the Foundation’s vision, values and commitments will help our team build a culture that is warm, convivial and focused, even as... News Imprints Cares Celebrates MRBF Property Donation with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Note: This is Imprints Cares' news release about the ribbon cutting ceremony on May 19, 2022. Imprints Cares Dedicates Ready for School Center Winston-Salem, NC, May 19, 2022 – Thanks to a generous gift from the Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation, Imprints Cares is pleased to announce a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Ready for School Center on... News Announcing our New Strategic Directions The South is evolving, and our work is evolving with it. After two years of careful reflection and conversations with grantee partners and other experts across the region, the Babcock Foundation is pleased to share our deepened commitments to center power building and racial equity in everything we do, from grantmaking to investments, organizational culture to communications. This... News MRBF Launches CEO Search The board and staff of the Babcock Foundation have formally launched our search for our next CEO. We hope our grantee and philanthropic partners will take a look at our announcement and consider whether they know excellent folks who fit the bill. This is an exciting time to join the Foundation. We are adding new employees to help us grow our impact across our 11-state Southern region. We are... News MRBF Announces Interim CEO Babcock Foundation trustee Dr. Micah Gilmer has agreed to serve as Interim CEO for the Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation. Gilmer is Cofounder and Senior Partner of Frontline Solutions , a Black-owned consulting firm dedicated to making the world more just for all. In that role, Gilmer leads the consulting team, supports staff in their work with clients, and works closely with senior leaders at... More Stories GrantsStoriesAboutContact Facebook Twitter Instagram Vimeo Board Access © 2022 Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation Web Design by Alloy Digital Agency