Bates Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Bates Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Quincy, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $160,000 in 56 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $39,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$160,000
- Number of grants56
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$39,500
- Assets$4.0 million
- New grantees4%
Giving in 2024 was up from $150,000 the year before.
4% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $150,000 | 68 | $3.7 million |
| 2024 | $160,000 | 56 | $4.0 million |
How to apply
Bates Family Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Bates Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 34 | $132,950 |
| Colorado | 1 | $6,000 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $3,500 |
| Maryland | 3 | $3,100 |
| Texas | 2 | $2,500 |
| New York | 2 | $2,250 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $2,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $2,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $1,500 |
| Montana | 1 | $1,200 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Centenary United Methodist Church | Payments for church programs | $39,500 |
| Gadsden Art Center and Museum | Payment for art programs in gadsden county | $26,000 |
| Individual | Payments for services for needy individuals and families | $7,500 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Payment to support church programs | $7,000 |
| Strozier Library Foundation | Payments for educational programs | $7,000 |
| University of Florida Foundation | Payments for educational programs | $7,000 |
| Round-Up River Ranch | Payment for educational programs | $6,000 |
| Quincy Historical Preservation Trust- Capital Improvement Account | Payment for preservation | $5,000 |
| Suwannee River Area Council | Payments for boy scout programs | $3,000 |
| Quincy Mainstreet | Payment for preservation program | $2,500 |
| Wetumpka Volunteer Fire Department | Payments to support the fire department | $2,500 |
| Quincy Music Theatre | Payments for music programs | $2,500 |
| Restless Leg Foundation | Payments for medical research | $2,000 |
| Project Liberty Ship | Payment for preservation program | $2,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Payment to support medical services for wounded soldiers | $2,000 |
| Independence Landing | Payment for programs to support special needs individuals | $2,000 |
| Gadsden County Chamber of Commerce Foundation | Payment to support services in gadsden county | $2,000 |
| Tallahassee State College Foundation | Payments for educational programs | $1,750 |
| Chipola College Foundation | Payments to support educational programs of the college | $1,750 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Payments to support programs for military programs | $1,500 |
| Florida United Methodist Children's Home | Payment to support children's programs | $1,500 |
| K9S for Warriors | Payment to provide support | $1,500 |
| Gadsden County Humane Society | Payments to prevent cruelty to animals | $1,500 |
| Gary Sinese Foundation | Payment to support veteran programs | $1,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Payment for building programs | $1,500 |
| Yellowstone Forever | Payment for preservation program | $1,200 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Provide funds for research and patient support | $1,000 |
| St Jude's Hospital | Payments for medical research | $1,000 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation | Payments for medical research | $1,000 |
| World War II Memorial | Payment for preservation program | $1,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Payments for medical research | $1,000 |
| American Diabetes Association | Payments for medical research | $1,000 |
| American Heart Association | Payments for medical research | $1,000 |
| America's Second Harvest of the Big Bend | Payments for food for needy families in north west florida | $1,000 |
| Arthritis Foundation | Payments for medical research | $1,000 |
| Black Mountain Presbyterian Church | Payment to support church programs | $1,000 |
| Capital Area Chapter of the American Red Cross | Payments for diaster relief | $1,000 |
| Florida Baptist Children's Home | Payments to support children's ministries | $1,000 |
| American Parkinson's Disease Association | Payments for medical research | $750 |
| Friends of the Gadsden County Library | Payment for reading programs | $750 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard S Bates
- Janis M Bates
- Deborah L Leonard
Questions people ask
Does Bates Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bates Family Foundation Inc give?
$160,000 in tax year 2024, across 56 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Bates Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard S Bates (President), Janis M Bates (Secretary) and Deborah L Leonard (Treasurer).
What does Bates Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and education.