John J Bates Foundation
John J Bates Foundation is a private foundation, based in Victor, ID. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $75K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $2K. Net investment income was $2K.
John J Bates Foundation at a glance
In short: John J Bates Foundation gave $2K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,055
- +1270.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,028
- +585.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,028
- Total assets
- $74,819
- -5.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (76% 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 John J Bates Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How John J Bates Foundation gives
- Giving fell 47% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 55% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $150 (2023) to $5K (2020). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $2,055 |
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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 | $74,819 | $-1,251 | $3,181 | $2,055 | 2 | $2,055 | $2,053 | $3,769 |
| 2023 | $79,418 | $-580 | $1,152 | $150 | 1 | $150 | $1,408 | — |
| 2022 | $80,377 | $1,830 | $1,301 | $500 | 1 | $500 | $1,542 | — |
| 2021 | $81,318 | $1,580 | $4,235 | $3,900 | 3 | $3,900 | $1,571 | — |
| 2020 | $86,110 | $2,027 | $5,816 | $5,400 | 4 | — | $2,011 | $3,721 |
| 2019 | $88,457 | $2,292 | $2,347 | $2,051 | 1 | — | $2,172 | $3,666 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John J Bates Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John J Bates Foundation is led by Michael Bates, Trustee on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Bates
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 John J Bates Foundation
How much does John J Bates Foundation give each year?
John J Bates Foundation gave $2K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $150 across 1 grant.
How large is John J Bates Foundation?
John J Bates Foundation reported $75K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does John J Bates Foundation operate?
John J Bates Foundation has awarded grants in Georgia, Idaho, New Jersey, Utah.
What is John J Bates Foundation's EIN?
John J Bates Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0525476. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 18, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 30, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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