BATES FAMILY FOUNDATION
Annual Giving
$1.7M+32% YoY
Grants
36
Median Grant
$13K
Organizations Funded
31
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Foundation Overview
Mission
The Bates Foundation supports effective programs and partnerships that seek to change lives. The foundation provides financial support for global entities that promote good health, facilitate better housing, inspire learning, and respect the environment.
Focus Areas
How to Apply
Grant applications must be received by September 30th. Electronic delivery preferred. After 4 consecutive years of funding, there will be a single year with no funding.
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$1.7M
Grants
36
Median
$13K
States
15
$1.3M
Grants
37
Median
$10K
States
15
$1.5M
Grants
41
Median
$10K
States
17
Grant Size Distribution
$13K
Typical Grant (Median)
$1K
Smallest
$8K
25th Pctile
$50K
75th Pctile
$720K
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $8K and $50K.
Largest Recent Grants
$720K
2024
ANNIE WRIGHT SCHOOL
WA · PAYMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ORGANIZATION
$130K
2024
PINE ISLAND CAMP INC
ME · PAYMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ORGANIZATION
$105K
2024
SHATTUCK ST MARY'S SCHOOL
MN · PAYMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ORGANIZATION
$105K
2024
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
IL · PAYMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ORGANIZATION
$90K
2024
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
WA · PAYMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ORGANIZATION
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.