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Mary Elizabeth Bates Foundation is a private association based in CONIFER, CO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1960. The principal officer is Ryan Kargol. It holds total assets of $2.7M. Annual income is reported at $402K. Total assets have grown from $491K in 2011 to $2.8M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Colorado. According to available records, Mary Elizabeth Bates Foundation has made 175 grants totaling $1.2M, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $150K in 2020 to $688K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $47K, with an average award of $7K. The foundation has supported 52 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Colorado. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$4K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$24K
Based on 37 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Mary Elizabeth Bates Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 175 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CO.
Mary Elizabeth Bates Foundation has distributed a total of $1.2M across 175 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $7K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $47K.
Humane societies and animal shelters.
Mary Elizabeth Bates Foundation is headquartered in CONIFER, CO.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Kargol | DIRECTOR | $8K | $0 | $8K |
| Jan Wolfe | DIRECTOR | $7K | $0 | $7K |
| Rebecca A Wolfe | DIRECTOR | $7K | $0 | $7K |
| Daniel K Wolfe Iv | DIRECTOR | $7K | $0 | $7K |
| Marilyn C Brisco | DIRECTOR | $5K | $0 | $5K |
Total Giving
$446K
Total Assets
$2.8M
Fair Market Value
$9.8M
Net Worth
$2.8M
Grants Paid
$370K
Contributions
$180K
Net Investment Income
$268K
Distribution Amount
$443K
Total: $2.8M
Total Grants
175
Total Giving
$1.2M
Average Grant
$7K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
52
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Fund IncDONATION | Denver, CO | $7K | 2022 |
| Denver Dumb Friends LeagueDONATION | Denver, CO | $47K | 2022 |
| Dr Bates TrustDONATION | Conifer, CO | $34K | 2022 |
| Ark Valley Humane Society-Sunshine ShelterDONATION | Buena Vista, CO | $13K | 2022 |
| Humane Society Pikes Peak RegionDONATION | Colorado Springs, CO | $12K | 2022 |
| Teller County Regional Animal CenterDONATION | Divide, CO | $11K | 2022 |
| International Hearing Dog IncDONATION | Henderson, CO | $11K | 2022 |
| Upper Rio Grande Animal Societyconour ShelterDONATION | Monte Vista, CO | $11K | 2022 |
| Larimer Humane SocietyDONATION | Fort Collins, CO | $10K | 2022 |
| Humane Society South Platte ValleyDONATION | Littleton, CO | $10K | 2022 |
| Freedom Service DogsDONATION | Englewood, CO | $9K | 2022 |
| Foothills Animal ShelterDONATION | Golden, CO | $9K | 2022 |
| Humane Society Pagosa SpringsDONATION | Pagosa Springs, CO | $9K | 2022 |
| Hamlett Spay & Neuter Clinic IncDONATION | Colorado Springs, CO | $9K | 2022 |
| Intermountain Humane SocietyDONATION | Conifer, CO | $8K | 2022 |
| Longmont Humane SocietyDONATION | Longmont, CO | $8K | 2022 |
| Second Chance Humane Society RidgewayDONATION | Ridgeway, CO | $8K | 2022 |
| Boulder Valley Humane SocietyDONATION | Boulder, CO | $8K | 2022 |
| Southern Colorado Spay & Neuter AssnDONATION | Pueblo, CO | $8K | 2022 |
| Montrose Animal Protective AgencyDONATION | Montrose, CO | $7K | 2022 |
| Paws For Life Animal Welfare & Protective SocietyDONATION | Pueblo, CO | $7K | 2022 |
| National Mill Dog RescueDONATION | Colorado Springs, CO | $6K | 2022 |
| Scholarship Co StateDONATION | Ft Collins, CO | $6K | 2022 |
| Fort Morgan Humane SocietyDONATION | Fort Morgan, CO | $6K | 2022 |
| Second Chance LamarDONATION | Denver, CO | $5K | 2022 |
| Evergreen Animal Protective LeagueDONATION | Evergreen, CO | $5K | 2022 |