Joan and Louis Bates Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Joan and Louis Bates Family Foundation is a private foundation in Charlotte, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $26,636 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $5,768. 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$26,636
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$5,768
- Assets$763,917
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was down from $30,734 the year before.
33% 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 | $30,734 | 11 | $709,971 |
| 2024 | $26,636 | 15 | $763,917 |
How to apply
Joan and Louis Bates Family 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 Joan and Louis Bates Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 2 | $10,150 |
| North Carolina | 6 | $9,339 |
| New York | 3 | $3,118 |
| California | 2 | $2,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,029 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chabad of Greensboro | Program Support | $5,768 |
| Jewish Fed of S Palm Beach Cty | Program Support | $5,150 |
| Boca Raton Reg Hospital Found | Program Support | $5,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Program Support | $1,087 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | Program Support | $1,031 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum | Program Support | $1,029 |
| NC Hillel | Program Support | $1,023 |
| Alzheimers Association - Western Carolina | Program Support | $1,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | Program Support | $1,000 |
| StandWithUs | Program Support | $1,000 |
| Friends of the IDF | Program Support | $1,000 |
| Temple Israel | Program Support | $697 |
| Beth David Synagogue | Program Support | $681 |
| Temple Emanuel | Program Support | $670 |
| Grimsley High School | Program Support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Laurence A Bates
- Joan W Bates
Questions people ask
Does Joan and Louis Bates Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Joan and Louis Bates Family Foundation give?
$26,636 in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Joan and Louis Bates Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Laurence A Bates (Vice-President/Secretary) and Joan W Bates (President/Treasurer).
What does Joan and Louis Bates Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and health.