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Gates Foundation is a private corporation based in JENISON, MI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1999. The principal officer is Sally Pyper. It holds total assets of $1.2M. Annual income is reported at $544K. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of education. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Michigan. According to available records, Gates Foundation has made 21 grants totaling $309K, with a median grant of $15K. The foundation has distributed between $71K and $84K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $84K distributed across 6 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $36K, with an average award of $15K. The foundation has supported 10 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Michigan. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$6K
Median Grant
$18K
Average Grant
$19K
Largest Grant
$36K
Based on 4 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.
Gates Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of education. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 21 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MI.
Gates Foundation has distributed a total of $309K across 21 grants. The median grant size is $15K, with an average of $15K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $36K.
Gates Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Gates Foundation is headquartered in JENISON, MI.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sally Pyper | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Deborah Tallman | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kelly Daldos | SECRETARYTREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$94K
Total Assets
$1.2M
Fair Market Value
$1.5M
Net Worth
$1.2M
Grants Paid
$71K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$64K
Distribution Amount
$72K
Total: N/A
Total Grants
21
Total Giving
$309K
Average Grant
$15K
Median Grant
$15K
Unique Recipients
10
Most Common Grant
$20K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Essential StoreGENERAL FUND | Grand Rapids, MI | $25K | 2023 |
| Lakeshore Arts AllianceGENERAL FUND | Saugatuck, MI | $20K | 2023 |
| Grand Rapids Youth SymphonyGENERAL FUND | Kentwood, MI | $19K | 2023 |
| Grand Rapids Santa Claus GirlsGENERAL FUND | Walker, MI | $7K | 2023 |
| Childrens Advocacy CenterGENERAL FUND | Grand Rapids, MI | $25K | 2022 |
| The Literacy Center Of West MichGENERAL FUND | Grand Rapids, MI | $22K | 2022 |
| Bethany Christian ServicesGENERAL FUND | Grand Rapids, MI | $5K | 2021 |
| Degraw MinistriesGENERAL FUND | Grandville, MI | $36K | 2020 |
| Literacy Center Of West MichiganGENERAL FUND | Grand Rapids, MI | $20K | 2020 |
| Children'S Advocacy CenterGENERAL FUND | Grand Rapids, MI | $15K | 2020 |