George D Bates Jr Family Foundation
George D Bates Jr Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Quincy, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $293K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $93K. Net investment income was $99K.
George D Bates Jr Family Foundation at a glance
In short: George D Bates Jr Family Foundation gave $93K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $92,650
- +19.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -37.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,530
- +91.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,000
- Total assets
- $293,178
- +0.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who George D Bates Jr Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Gadsden Arts Center & Museum ($38K). Together the top 5 received $93K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 35 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How George D Bates Jr Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 659% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $77K (2023) to $121K (2020). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $93K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gadsden Arts Center & Museum Quincy, FL | Art Program | $38,000 |
| Centenary Um Church Quincy, FL | Music & Missions Programs | $34,150 |
| Florida United Methodist Children's Home Enterprise, FL | Children's Support | $17,000 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | Support | $2,500 |
| Second Harvest Tallahassee, FL | Support | $1,000 |
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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 | $293,178 | $98,537 | $95,233 | $92,650 | 5 | $92,650 | $98,537 | $14,059 |
| 2023 | $290,620 | $-13,369 | $84,713 | $77,376 | 8 | $77,376 | — | $17,040 |
| 2022 | $386,286 | $-27,027 | $106,074 | $97,035 | 7 | $97,035 | — | $22,453 |
| 2021 | $528,624 | $395,223 | $96,997 | $87,000 | 4 | $87,000 | $321,940 | $11,868 |
| 2020 | $79,658 | $66,058 | $129,427 | $120,500 | 11 | — | $64,213 | $6,377 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George D Bates Jr Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
George D Bates Jr Family Foundation is led by Mark W. Bates, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mark W. Bates
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John C. Bates
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Julia C. Bates
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Patricia C. Bates
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about George D Bates Jr Family Foundation
How much does George D Bates Jr Family Foundation give each year?
George D Bates Jr Family Foundation gave $93K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $77K across 8 grants.
What is George D Bates Jr Family Foundation's typical grant size?
George D Bates Jr Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $17,000, and its average grant was $18,530, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does George D Bates Jr Family Foundation give grants?
George D Bates Jr Family Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Quincy, FL (2 grants).
Does George D Bates Jr Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on George D Bates Jr Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are George D Bates Jr Family Foundation's largest grantees?
George D Bates Jr Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Gadsden Arts Center & Museum ($38,000), Centenary Um Church ($34,150) and Florida United Methodist Children's Home ($17,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is George D Bates Jr Family Foundation?
George D Bates Jr Family Foundation reported $293K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $93K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is George D Bates Jr Family Foundation's EIN?
George D Bates Jr Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3458518. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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