Bates Family Foundation Inc
The Bates Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Boise, Idaho, established in 2015. It operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a primary focus on general purpose grantmaking. The foundation is structured as a private foundation (NTEE code T20) and maintains no employees.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$580K
-3.0% YoY
Grant Count
16
+6.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$36K
-9.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement:
The Bates Foundation supports effective programs and partnerships that seek to change lives. Contributions provide financial support for global entities that promote good health, facilitate better housing, inspire learning, respect the environment, and diminish sickness and despair.
Primary Program Area:
The foundation's stated program area is the sale of securities held for investment.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 19 grants in 2024. Recent grants include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Idaho, with a concentration in the Boise area and surrounding communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending December 2024:
- Total Assets: $8,008,415
- Total Revenues: $342,683
- Total Expenses: $615,426
- Number of Employees: 0
Revenue Composition (2024):
- Total grants and contributions: $0
- Investment income and dividends: (specific amount not detailed in sources)
The foundation's revenue structure reflects its reliance on investment returns rather than charitable contributions.
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| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOUGLAS K BATES | PRESIDENT/TREASURER | 1 | — |
| BROOKE B BATES | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL R LINDSTROM | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| BRYNNE BATES HIGLEY | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| KATIE BATES | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 1 | — |
Recent Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation maintained active grantmaking through 2024, with documented grants to organizations focused on religious services, child abuse prevention, environmental conservation, and community support services.
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Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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