The Annie and Mark Bates Foundation Inc
The Annie and Mark Bates Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Naples, Florida. Its 2025 filing lists charitable grants to organizations working in areas including the arts, Christian-based work, veterans’ services, and humanitarian aid.
The Annie and Mark Bates Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Annie and Mark Bates Foundation Inc gave $300K across 29 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), top state Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $300,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 29
- Average grant
- $10,345
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,660,652
- Primary geography
- Florida (37% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Annie and Mark Bates Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing says to contact Deborah Yoshino and submit a written application with a description of purpose. The filing lists no deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Deborah Yoshino
Mailing address: 7827 Kate Brown Drive, Dublin, OH 43017
Phone: (614) 446-1412
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Annie and Mark Bates Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Columbus Symphony ($30K). Together the top 10 received $145K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 29 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Florida received 37% of grant dollars, Ohio 22%, the District of Columbia 10%, New York 7%, and Pennsylvania 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Annie and Mark Bates Foundation Inc gives
- In 2025 it paid out 338% 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
In 2025 it made 29 grants totaling $300K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus Symphony Columbus, OH | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Artis Naples Naples, FL | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Protected Harbor Fort Myers, FL | Charitable | $20,000 |
| American Bible Society Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc New York, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Feed the Chidren Oklahoma City, OK | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Dublin Baptist Church Dublin, OH | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Leadership Institute Arlington, VA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Mercy Ships Garden Valley, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Paralyzed Veterans of America Washington, DC | Charitable | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,660,652 | $3,974,152 | $313,500 | $300,000 | 29 | $313,500 | $66,708 | $92,873 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Annie and Mark Bates Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $93K for 2025 — 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 foundation mission is stated. The 2025 filing lists award restrictions as “Christian based, constitutional, veteran and artistic.” Its grantees describe a range of missions: for example, Protected Harbor says it builds and operates homes for developmentally disadvantaged adults, and Wounded Warrior Project says it provides programs and services for wounded, ill, and injured veterans, service members, and their families. American Bible Society describes its mission as making the Bible available in accessible languages and formats; Médecins Sans Frontières USA describes providing independent medical humanitarian emergency aid.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 29 grants totaling $300,000. Awards ranged from $3,000 to $30,000, with a median of $10,000. Among the largest listed grants were $30,000 to Columbus Symphony and $25,000 to Artis Naples. Other listed awards included $20,000 to Protected Harbor and $10,000 each to American Bible Society, Médecins Sans Frontières USA, and Samaritan’s Purse.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Deborah Yoshino as president and Loretta Myers as vice president.
The Annie and Mark Bates Foundation Inc is led by Deborah Yoshino, President on the 2025 filing; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Deborah Yoshino
President
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
$5K (2025)
Loretta Myers
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
$5K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $5K, to Deborah Yoshino (Pres). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Annie and Mark Bates Foundation Inc
How much does The Annie and Mark Bates Foundation Inc give each year?
The Annie and Mark Bates Foundation Inc gave $300K across 29 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Annie and Mark Bates Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Annie and Mark Bates Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,345, across 29 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Annie and Mark Bates Foundation Inc give grants?
The Annie and Mark Bates Foundation Inc's top state is Florida, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Ohio (22%) and District of Columbia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Naples, FL (5 grants), Columbus, OH (4 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Dublin, OH (2 grants).
Does The Annie and Mark Bates Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 29 grants with a stated purpose on The Annie and Mark Bates Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (29 grants).
Who are The Annie and Mark Bates Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Annie and Mark Bates Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Columbus Symphony ($30,000), Artis Naples ($25,000) and Protected Harbor ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Annie and Mark Bates Foundation Inc?
The Annie and Mark Bates Foundation Inc reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $314K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $93K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Annie and Mark Bates Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission is stated. The 2025 filing lists award restrictions as “Christian based, constitutional, veteran and artistic.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Annie and Mark Bates Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Annie and Mark Bates Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Annie and Mark Bates Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-2188798. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2025
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