The Bates Foundation
Accepts applications
The Bates Foundation is a private foundation in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $4,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $1,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$4,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$1,500
- Assets$32,770
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2025 was down from $5,000 the year before.
75% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $9,000 | 15 | $38,192 |
| 2024 | $5,000 | 1 | $34,305 |
| 2025 | $4,000 | 4 | $32,770 |
How to apply
| Contact | Martha Bates 41000 Woodward Avenue Suite 120 Eas, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (248) 594-5770 |
| What to submit | Copy of exempt status |
What The Bates Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,500 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Samaritans Purse | General charitable | $1,500 |
| Salvation Army | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers | General charitable | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross | Medical | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Martha J Bates
- William E Lannen
- Rachel Lannen Zack
Questions people ask
Does The Bates Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Bates Foundation give?
$4,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Bates Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Martha J Bates (President/Treasurer), William E Lannen (Vice President) and Rachel Lannen Zack (Secretary).
What does The Bates Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services.