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Bates Family Foundation is a private corporation based in BOISE, ID. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2015. The principal officer is Douglas K Bates. It holds total assets of $8M. Annual income is reported at $1.1M. Total assets have grown from $165K in 2015 to $8.3M in 2023. 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 2016 to 2023. According to available records, Bates Family Foundation has made 28 grants totaling $1.9M, with a median grant of $11K. Annual giving has grown from $567K in 2021 to $1.3M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $566K, with an average award of $66K. The foundation has supported 17 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Utah, Idaho, which account for 89% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$14K
Average Grant
$40K
Largest Grant
$365K
Based on 14 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 28 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, UT, ID.
Bates Family Foundation has distributed a total of $1.9M across 28 grants. The median grant size is $11K, with an average of $66K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $566K.
Bates Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Bates Family Foundation is headquartered in BOISE, ID. While based in ID, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katie Bates | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Douglas K Bates | PRESIDENT/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Brooke B Bates | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michael R Lindstrom | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Brynne Bates Higley | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$631K
Total Assets
$8.3M
Fair Market Value
$12.4M
Net Worth
$8.3M
Grants Paid
$598K
Contributions
$642
Net Investment Income
$201K
Distribution Amount
$585K
Total: $3.1M
Total Grants
28
Total Giving
$1.9M
Average Grant
$66K
Median Grant
$11K
Unique Recipients
17
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab CharitableDONOR ADVISED FUND | San Francisco, CA | $566K | 2022 |
| St LukesGENERAL PURPOSE GRANT | Boise, ID | $20K | 2021 |
| Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day SaintsAREA OF GREATEST NEED | Salt Lake City, UT | $45K | 2022 |
| Idaho Historical SocietyAREA OF GREATEST NEED | Boise, ID | $15K | 2022 |
| Prodigal Son FoundationAREA OF GREATEST NEED | Charlotte, NC | $5K | 2022 |
| Boise Public Schools FoundationAREA OF GREATEST NEED | Boise, ID | $3K | 2022 |
| Lifting Hands InternationalAREA OF GREATEST NEED | Salt Lake City, UT | $1K | 2022 |
| Interfaith Sanctuary ShelterGENERAL PURPOSE GRANT | Boise, ID | $51K | 2021 |
| Byu AthleticsGENERAL PURPOSE GRANT | Provo, UT | $24K | 2021 |
| Faces Of HopeGENERAL PURPOSE GRANT | Boise, ID | $20K | 2021 |
| Lower Boise Watershed CouncilGENERAL PURPOSE GRANT | Boise, ID | $12K | 2021 |
| Boise River Enhancement NetworkGENERAL PURPOSE GRANT | Boise, ID | $10K | 2021 |
| One RefugeeGENERAL PURPOSE GRANT | Boise, ID | $10K | 2021 |
| Idaho RugbyGENERAL PURPOSE GRANT | Boise, ID | $7K | 2021 |
| Marriot School NacGENERAL PURPOSE GRANT | Provo, UT | $7K | 2021 |
| Building Hope TodayGENERAL PURPOSE GRANT | Boise, ID | $5K | 2021 |
| Wyakin FoundationADA COUNTY HIGHWAY DISTRICT SOCIAL COMMITTEE | Boise, ID | $500 | 2021 |