Bates Family Foundation
Tacoma, Washington · EIN 367294980 · Private foundation
Bates Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Tacoma, Washington. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $1.6M in giving and $11.2M in assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 151 individual grants from this funder — $6.0M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Bates Family Foundation funds
Bates Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, faith-based (christian), higher education.
Populations it has supported include children, families.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Wright School PAYMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ORGANIZATION | Tacoma, WA | $720K | 2024 |
| Annie Wright School PAYMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ORGANIZATION | Tacoma, WA | $550K | 2022 |
| Annie Wright School PAYMENT FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OF THE SCHOOL | Tacoma, WA | $475K | 2020 |
How to apply for funding from Bates Family Foundation
Bates Family Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.
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Frequently asked questions about Bates Family Foundation
- Does Bates Family Foundation accept grant applications?
- Bates Family Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Bates Family Foundation fund?
- Bates Family Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Annie Wright School. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Bates Family Foundation give in grants?
- Bates Family Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $1.6M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $6.0M over 151 grants.
- Where is Bates Family Foundation located?
- Bates Family Foundation is based in Tacoma, Washington. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 367294980.
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