Kates Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Kates Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Asheville, North Carolina. In tax year 2023 it gave $1.4 million in 13 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $1.2 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$1.4 million
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$1.2 million
- Assets$0
How to apply
| Contact | Lisa Kates 57 Robinhood Rd, Asheville, NC 28804 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (941) 544-6693 |
| Restrictions | Organization is filing a final year return and all assets have been disbursed to other charitable organizations. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Kates Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1.2 million |
| North Carolina | 11 | $154,673 |
| Florida | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund | Distribution of remaining assets of the organization upon dissolution. | $1.2 million |
| Ashville Jewish Community Center | General | $50,000 |
| Vecinos | General | $40,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General | $25,000 |
| Homeward Bound | General | $10,563 |
| Helpmate Inc | General | $10,010 |
| Manna Foodbank | Food drive | $10,000 |
| Pisgah Legal Services | General | $7,840 |
| Helping at Risk Kids (Hark) | General | $6,250 |
| Open Doors Asheville | General | $5,010 |
| Congregation Beth Hatephila Sisterhood | General | $5,000 |
| Literacy Together | General | $5,000 |
| My Daddy Taught Me That | General | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mena Lisa Kates
- Christopher Quintero
- Hannah B Kates
- Richard Labrie Junior
Questions people ask
Does Kates Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Kates Foundation Inc give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2023, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Kates Foundation Inc?
Its 2023 filing lists Mena Lisa Kates (President/Treasurer), Christopher Quintero (Officer), Hannah B Kates (Vice-President) and Richard Labrie Junior (Vice-Chairman & Secretary).
What does Kates Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.