Bates Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bates Family Foundation is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.5 million in 35 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $570,000. 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$1.5 million
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$570,000
- Assets$11.2 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.6 million the year before.
17% 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 | $1.4 million | 37 | $12.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 36 | $12.2 million |
| 2025 | $1.5 million | 35 | $11.2 million |
How to apply
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 Bates Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 13 | $1.1 million |
| New York | 4 | $115,500 |
| Illinois | 2 | $110,000 |
| Kentucky | 2 | $100,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $50,000 |
| Maryland | 4 | $45,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $30,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $25,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $23,500 |
| Indiana | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Annie Wright School | Payment for the benefit of the organization | $570,000 |
| University of Washington | Payment for the benefit of the organization | $140,000 |
| University of Chicago | Payment for the benefit of the organization | $105,000 |
| Tacoma Museum of Glass | Payment for the benefit of the organization | $91,000 |
| University of Washuington Foundation | Payment for the benefit of the organization | $90,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D | Payment for the benefit of the organization | $50,000 |
| Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Payment for the benefit of the organization | $50,000 |
| Equine Land Conservation Resource | Payment for the benefit of the organization | $50,000 |
| Shattuck St Mary's School | Payment for the benefit of the organization | $50,000 |
| The United States Pony Clubs Inc | Payment for the benefit of the organization | $50,000 |
| Whitman College | Payment for the benefit of the organization | $50,000 |
| Seattle Pacific University | Payment for the benefit of the organization | $40,000 |
| St Paul's School | Payment for the benefit of the organization | $30,000 |
| Baja Community Foundation | Payment for the benefit of the organization | $25,000 |
| Pine Island Camp Inc | Payment for the benefit of the organization | $25,000 |
| Zgirls Foundation | Payment for the benefit of the organization | $20,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Payment for the benefit of the organization | $15,000 |
| St Martin's Lutheran School | Payment for the benefit of the organization | $15,000 |
| The Sycamore School | Payment for the benefit of the organization | $15,000 |
| Tacoma Community House | Payment for the benefit of the organization | $12,500 |
| Alpha Chi Omega Foundation | Payment for the benefit of the organization | $10,000 |
| Amara - Seattle | Payment for the benefit of the organization | $10,000 |
| Annapolis Symphony Orchestra | Payment for the benefit of the organization | $10,000 |
| Lift Me Up | Payment for the benefit of the organization | $8,500 |
| Detroit Horsepower | Payment for the benefit of the organization | $8,000 |
| Fordham University | Payment for the benefit of the organization | $8,000 |
| Greenhill School | Payment for the benefit of the organization | $8,000 |
| Chinese Reconciliation Foundation Project | Payment for the benefit of the organization | $7,500 |
| National Association of Episcopal Schools | Payment for the benefit of the organization | $7,500 |
| Green Trike | Payment for the benefit of the organization | $7,000 |
| Anne Arundel Medical Center | Payment for the benefit of the organization | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Olympic Peninsula | Payment for the benefit of the organization | $5,000 |
| University of Chicago Booth School of Business | Payment for the benefit of the organization | $5,000 |
| Oakwood School | Payment for the benefit of the organization | $2,500 |
| Washington University at St Louis | Payment for the benefit of the organization | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Patricia Ann Mattingley
- Rex W Bates
- Jennifer Mattingley Hommel
- Gabrielle A Bates
- Amber Loren Bates
Questions people ask
Does Bates Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bates Family Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2025, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Bates Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Patricia Ann Mattingley (Trustee), Rex W Bates (Trustee), Jennifer Mattingley Hommel (Trustee) and Gabrielle A Bates (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Bates Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.