Alben F & Clara G Bates Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Alben F & Clara G Bates Foundation is a private foundation in Elmhurst, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $719,396 in 154 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $28,000. 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$719,396
- Number of grants154
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$28,000
- Assets$3.2 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2024 was up from $700,000 the year before.
16% of its 2024 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 | $700,000 | 163 | $3.4 million |
| 2024 | $719,396 | 154 | $3.2 million |
How to apply
Alben F & Clara G Bates Foundation 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 Alben F & Clara G Bates Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 23 states, the most to Illinois. It also paid $25,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 50 | $242,926 |
| Florida | 11 | $94,666 |
| Wisconsin | 20 | $70,458 |
| New York | 15 | $59,208 |
| North Carolina | 9 | $49,312 |
| California | 5 | $26,000 |
| Iowa | 9 | $23,104 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $23,000 |
| Arizona | 5 | $17,000 |
| Georgia | 3 | $16,304 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gigi's Playhouse - Chicago | Unrestricted | $28,000 |
| Ocean Reef Chapel Foundatoin Inc | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Yellowstoneyukon Conservation | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Elmhurst Heritage Foundation | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Assn | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Elmhurst University | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Ocean Reef Cultural Center | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Geneva Lake Water Safety Committee | Unrestricted | $17,000 |
| Elmhurst Family YMCA | Unrestricted | $15,500 |
| American Theatre Wing | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| McLean Hospital | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Baptist Health Foundation | Unrestricted | $13,500 |
| Triangle Land Conservancy Inc | Unrestricted | $13,000 |
| Loyola Cardinal Bernadine Center | Unrestricted | $10,500 |
| Friends of Pilgrim School | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Keys Children Foundation | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Thillen Education Foundation | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Lurie Childrens Hospital Foundation | Unrestricted | $9,959 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Ocean Reef Community Foundation | Restricted | $8,000 |
| Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation | Unrestricted | $7,105 |
| Brookfield Zoo | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Lake Geneva Fresh Air Association | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Myriad USA | Unrestricted | $6,708 |
| HCS Family Services | Unrestricted | $6,500 |
| Natl Alopecia Areata Found | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Oracle Schools Foundation | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Greene County Habitat for Humanity | Unrestricted | $5,104 |
| Mind Over Land | Unrestricted | $5,104 |
| Bali Animal Welfare Association | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Brain & Behavior Research Fdn | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Camp Grier | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Charlotte Rescue Mission | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Chosen Family Law Clinic | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Cove School | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Geneva Lake Environmental Agency | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Kenya Relief Org | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Loyola Academy | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Mia Stokes Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Josephine B Prasil
- Patricia B Pace
- Deborah D Collins
Questions people ask
Does Alben F & Clara G Bates Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Alben F & Clara G Bates Foundation give?
$719,396 in tax year 2024, across 154 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Alben F & Clara G Bates Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Josephine B Prasil (Vp/Sec/Treas), Patricia B Pace (President) and Deborah D Collins (Vp/Asst. Tre).
What does Alben F & Clara G Bates Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and health.