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Bates Family Foundation is a private trust based in SEATTLE, WA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. The principal officer is Rex W Bates Patricia A Matt Co Tt. It holds total assets of $12.2M. Annual income is reported at $3.2M. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. According to available records, Bates Family Foundation has made 159 grants totaling $5.7M, with a median grant of $10K. The foundation has distributed between $1.3M and $3M annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $3M distributed across 82 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $550K, with an average award of $36K. The foundation has supported 50 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Washington, Illinois, Kentucky, which account for 48% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 18 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$15K
Average Grant
$40K
Largest Grant
$475K
Based on 37 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Bates Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 159 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WA, IL, KY.
Bates Family Foundation has distributed a total of $5.7M across 159 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $36K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $550K.
Bates Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Bates Family Foundation is headquartered in SEATTLE, WA. While based in WA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 18 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rex W Bates | TRUSTEE | $100K | $0 | $100K |
| Patricia Ann Mattingley | TRUSTEE | $100K | $0 | $100K |
| Amber Loren Bates | TRUSTEE | $25K | $0 | $25K |
| Jennifer Mattingley Hommel | TRUSTEE | $25K | $0 | $25K |
| Gabrielle A Bates | TRUSTEE | $25K | $0 | $25K |
Total Giving
$1.8M
Total Assets
$12.4M
Fair Market Value
$12.4M
Net Worth
$12M
Grants Paid
$1.4M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$943K
Distribution Amount
$581K
Total Grants
159
Total Giving
$5.7M
Average Grant
$36K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
50
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Wright SchoolPAYMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ORGANIZATION | Tacoma, WA | $410K | 2023 |
| Lift Me UpPAYMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ORGANIZATION | Great Falls, VA | $6K | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls ClubPAYMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ORGANIZATION | Tacoma, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| University Of ChicagoPAYMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ORGANIZATION | Chicago, IL | $110K | 2023 |
| Pine Island Camp IncPAYMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ORGANIZATION | Brunswick, ME | $105K | 2023 |
| Brookings InstitutePAYMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ORGANIZATION | Washington, DC | $60K | 2023 |
| The United States Pony Clubs IncPAYMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ORGANIZATION | Lexington, KY | $50K | 2023 |
| Esquestrian Land Concervation RecourcePAYMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ORGANIZATION | Lexington, KY | $50K | 2023 |
| University Of WashingtonPAYMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ORGANIZATION | Seattle, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| Cornell UniversityPAYMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ORGANIZATION | Ithaca, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Whitman CollegePAYMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ORGANIZATION | Walla Walla, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| Shattuck St Mary'S SchoolPAYMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ORGANIZATION | Faribault, MN | $50K | 2023 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research FoundationPAYMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ORGANIZATION | New York, NY | $35K | 2023 |
| Seattle Pacific UniversityPAYMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ORGANIZATION | Seattle, WA | $30K | 2023 |
| Tacoma Museum Of GlassPAYMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ORGANIZATION | Tacoma, WA | $25K | 2023 |
| St Paul'S SchoolPAYMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ORGANIZATION | Concord, NH | $20K | 2023 |
| St Martin'S Lutheran SchoolPAYMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ORGANIZATION | Annapolis, MD | $15K | 2023 |
| Chesapeake Bay FoundationPAYMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ORGANIZATION | Annapolis, MD | $15K | 2023 |
| Concordia Christian AcademyPAYMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ORGANIZATION | Tacoma, WA | $13K | 2023 |
| Sequim City BandPAYMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ORGANIZATION | Sequim, WA | $12K | 2023 |
| National Association Of Episcopal SchoolsPAYMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ORGANIZATION | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Children'S Museum Of TacomaPAYMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ORGANIZATION | Tacoma, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| The Sycamore SchoolPAYMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ORGANIZATION | Arlington, VA | $10K | 2023 |
| Annapolis Symphony OrchestraPAYMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ORGANIZATION | Annapolis, MD | $10K | 2023 |
| WeheartseattlePAYMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ORGANIZATION | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Oakwood SchoolPAYMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ORGANIZATION | Greenville, NC | $10K | 2023 |
| Alpha Chi Omega FoundationPAYMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ORGANIZATION | Indianapolis, IN | $10K | 2023 |
| Tacoma Community HousePAYMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ORGANIZATION | Tacoma, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Fordham UniversityPAYMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ORGANIZATION | New York, NY | $8K | 2023 |
| Greenhill SchoolPAYMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ORGANIZATION | Addison, TX | $8K | 2023 |
| Detroit HorsepowerPAYMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ORGANIZATION | Detroit, MI | $8K | 2023 |
| Amara - SeattlePAYMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ORGANIZATION | Seattle, WA | $8K | 2023 |
| Chinese Reconciliation Foundation ProjectPAYMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ORGANIZATION | Tacoma, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| College Success FoundationPAYMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ORGANIZATION | Tacoma, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Ymca Of Tacoma Pierce CountyPAYMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ORGANIZATION | Tacoma, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Anne Arundel Medical CenterPAYMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ORGANIZATION | Annapolis, MD | $3K | 2023 |
| Washington University At St LouisPAYMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ORGANIZATION | St Louis, MO | $1K | 2023 |