Alben F & Clara G Bates Foundation
The Alben F & Clara G Bates Foundation is a private foundation based in Elmhurst, Illinois. It makes contributions to charitable organizations; its 2024 filing states that all income received was distributed directly to recipient organizations.
Alben F & Clara G Bates Foundation at a glance
In short: Alben F & Clara G Bates Foundation gave $723K across 154 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), top state Illinois. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $722,896
- +3.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 154
- -5.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,694
- +9.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $1,365,854
- -11.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (20 of 153, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (34% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Alben F & Clara G Bates Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 159 Cottage Hill Road Apt 113, Elmhurst, IL 60126
Phone: (630) 832-1070
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Alben F & Clara G Bates Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Gigi's Playhouse - Chicago ($28K). Together the top 10 received $206K.
Grant Size Distribution
880 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 880 grants of 880 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Illinois received 34% of grant dollars, Florida 13%, Wisconsin 10%, New York 8%, and North Carolina 7%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 154 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Alben F & Clara G Bates Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 20 of 153 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 84% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 28% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 412% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $700K (2020) to $1.0M (2021). In 2024 it made 154 grants totaling $723K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gigi's Playhouse - Chicago Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $28,000 |
| Ocean Reef Chapel Foundatoin Inc Key Largo, FL | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Yellowstoneyukon Conservation | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Elmhurst Heritage Foundation Elmhurst, IL | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Assn Elmhurst, IL | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Ocean Reef Cultural Center Key Largo, FL | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Geneva Lake Water Safety Committee Williams Bay, WI | Unrestricted | $17,000 |
| Elmhurst Family YMCA Elmhurst, IL | Unrestricted | $15,500 |
| American Theatre Wing New York, NY | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,365,854 | $566,797 | $748,000 | $722,896 | 154 | $732,941 | $133,356 | $177,743 |
| 2023 | $1,547,057 | $499,212 | $733,295 | $700,000 | 163 | $713,490 | $132,359 | $182,420 |
| 2022 | $1,781,150 | $390,662 | $733,216 | $700,000 | 172 | $713,362 | $109,561 | $208,665 |
| 2021 | $2,124,380 | $770,949 | $1,034,048 | $1,000,000 | 203 | $1,013,968 | $171,518 | $255,756 |
| 2020 | $2,386,597 | $202,810 | $722,049 | $700,000 | 188 | — | $137,210 | $238,211 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alben F & Clara G Bates Foundation reported a distributable amount of $178K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, the Elmhurst Heritage Foundation says it works to support local history, the Elmhurst Historical Museum, and Churchville Schoolhouse. Elmhurst University says it prepares students for meaningful and ethical contributions to a diverse, global society. The Triangle Land Conservancy says it works to safeguard clean water, protect natural habitats, support local farms, and connect people with nature.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 154 grants totaling $722,896. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $28,000, with a median of $3,000. The largest grant was $28,000 to Gigi’s Playhouse - Chicago. Other notable grants included $25,000 each to Ocean Reef Chapel Foundation and Yellowston eYukon Conservation; $20,000 each to Elmhurst Heritage Foundation, Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Association, Elmhurst University, and Ocean Reef Cultural Center; and $17,000 to Geneva Lake Water Safety Committee. The listed grants were designated unrestricted.
The foundation’s filing states that distributions were mailed directly to recipient organizations and that it conducted no conferences or research-paper activity.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Josephine B Prasil as VP/Secretary/Treasurer, Patricia B Pace as President, and Deborah D Collins as VP/Assistant Treasurer.
Alben F & Clara G Bates Foundation is led by Patricia B. Pace, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Patricia B. Pace
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Josephine B. Prasil
Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
$12K (2020) → $20K (2024)
Deborah D. Collins
Vice President & Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert H. Wier (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $20K, to Josephine B Prasil (VP/Sec/Treas).
Frequently asked questions about Alben F & Clara G Bates Foundation
How much does Alben F & Clara G Bates Foundation give each year?
Alben F & Clara G Bates Foundation gave $723K across 154 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $700K across 163 grants.
What is Alben F & Clara G Bates Foundation's typical grant size?
Alben F & Clara G Bates Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $4,694, across 154 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Alben F & Clara G Bates Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Alben F & Clara G Bates Foundation give grants?
Alben F & Clara G Bates Foundation's top state is Illinois, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (13%) and Wisconsin (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (16 grants), Elmhurst, IL (10 grants), New York, NY (8 grants) and Key Largo, FL (6 grants).
Does Alben F & Clara G Bates Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 99% of Alben F & Clara G Bates Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (152 of 154) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Alben F & Clara G Bates Foundation's largest grantees?
Alben F & Clara G Bates Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Gigi's Playhouse - Chicago ($28,000), Ocean Reef Chapel Foundatoin Inc ($25,000) and Yellowstoneyukon Conservation ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 11% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Alben F & Clara G Bates Foundation?
Alben F & Clara G Bates Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $733K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $178K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Alben F & Clara G Bates Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, the Elmhurst Heritage Foundation says it works to support local history, the Elmhurst Historical Museum, and Churchville Schoolhouse. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Alben F & Clara G Bates Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Alben F & Clara G Bates Foundation's EIN?
Alben F & Clara G Bates Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6081072. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Alben F & Clara G Bates Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 31, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 1, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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