Bates Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Bates Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Boise, Idaho. In tax year 2025 it gave $650,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $498,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$650,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$498,000
- Assets$15.9 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $580,000 the year before.
33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $598,000 | 15 | $12.4 million |
| 2024 | $580,000 | 16 | $13.4 million |
| 2025 | $650,000 | 15 | $15.9 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 4 states, the most to Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 1 | $498,000 |
| Idaho | 8 | $78,000 |
| Utah | 5 | $69,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable | Donor advised fund | $498,000 |
| Interfaith Sanctuary Housing Services Inc | Area of greatest need | $30,000 |
| Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints | Area of greatest need | $27,000 |
| Idaho State Historical Society | Area of greatest need | $18,000 |
| BYU Athletics | Area of greatest need | $15,000 |
| BYU College of Nursing | Area of greatest need | $10,000 |
| BYU Marriott School | National advisory council | $10,000 |
| St Luke's Health Foundation | Children's hospital | $10,000 |
| Building Hope Today | Area of greatest need | $8,000 |
| Lifting Hands International | Area of greatest need | $7,000 |
| Faces of Hope | Area of greatest need | $5,000 |
| The Foundation for Apologetic Information & Research (Fair) | Area of greatest need | $5,000 |
| Boise River Enhancement Network | Area of greatest need | $3,000 |
| Lower Boise Watershed Council Inc | Area of greatest need | $2,000 |
| Surel's Place Inc | Area of greatest need | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Douglas K Bates
- Brooke B Bates
- Michael R Lindstrom
- Brynne Bates Higley
- Katie Bates
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?
$650,000 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Bates Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Douglas K Bates (President/Treasurer), Brooke B Bates (Vice President), Michael R Lindstrom (Secretary) and Brynne Bates Higley (Assistant Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Bates Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and environment and conservation.