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Fore Batten Foundation

Scottsdale, Arizona  ·  EIN 822661656  ·  Private foundation

Fore Batten Foundation is a private foundation based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $522K in grants paid and $1.3M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 24 individual grants from this funder — $2.6M awarded across 2019–2024 — including its support for education. Below is its full funding profile.

$522K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$1.3M
Total assets
24
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Fore Batten Foundation funds

Fore Batten Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on education, health care.

EducationHealth Care

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Fore Batten Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Sanford Research
TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE THE PURSUIT OF THE HIGHEST CALIBER, PUBLISHABLE RESEARCH (1) RELATING TO THE DEVELOPMENT/DELIVERY OF QUALITY MEDICAL
Sioux Falls, SD$334K2022
Sanford Research
TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE THE PURSUIT OF THE HIGHEST CALIBER, PUBLISHABLE RESEARCH (1) RELATING TO THE DEVELOPMENT/DELIVERY OF QUALITY MEDICAL
Sioux Falls, SD$268K2023
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science
TO FUND RESEARCH OF ADVANCING KNOWLEDGE AND CREATING KNOWLEDGE THAT CAN BE TRANSLATED INTO IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THE POPULATION
Chicago, IL$259K2022
Sanford Research
TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE THE PURSUIT OF THE HIGHEST CALIBER, PUBLISHABLE RESEARCH (1) RELATING TO THE DEVELOPMENT/DELIVERY OF QUALITY MEDICAL
Sioux Falls, SD$227K2020
Sanford Research
TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE THE PURSUIT OF THE HIGHEST CALIBER, PUBLISHABLE RESEARCH (1) RELATING TO THE DEVELOPMENT/DELIVERY OF QUALITY MEDICAL
Sioux Falls, SD$226K2024
University of Rochester
TO SUPPORT THE RESEARCH FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE EVALUATION OF PHOTORECEPTOR OUTER SEGMENT PHAGOCYTOSIS FUNCTION IN THE RETINA/RETINAL CELLS O
Rochester, NY$187K2022
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science
TO FUND RESEARCH OF ADVANCING KNOWLEDGE AND CREATING KNOWLEDGE THAT CAN BE TRANSLATED INTO IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THE POPULATION
Chicago, IL$154K2019
The Washington University
TO SUPPORT THE RESEARCH FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCOVERING AND MAKING AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC NEW AND IMPROVED MEDICAL PROCEDURES AND INFORMATIO
Saint Louis, MO$136K2022
The Washington University
TO SUPPORT THE RESEARCH FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCOVERING AND MAKING AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC NEW AND IMPROVED MEDICAL PROCEDURES AND INFORMATIO
Saint Louis, MO$111K2023
The Washington University
TO SUPPORT THE RESEARCH FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCOVERING AND MAKING AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC NEW AND IMPROVED MEDICAL PROCEDURES AND INFORMATIO
Saint Louis, MO$111K2020
Rare Sisters Batten Foundation
TO SUPPORT OTHER BATTEN FOUNDATIONS
Arvada, CO$80K2023
Unc Health Foundation
TO SUPPORT BATTEN RESEARCH
Chapel Hill, NC$76K2023
University of Rochester
TO SUPPORT THE RESEARCH FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE EVALUATION OF PHOTORECEPTOR OUTER SEGMENT PHAGOCYTOSIS FUNCTION IN THE RETINA/RETINAL CELLS O
Rochester, NY$73K2023
Bdsra
TO FUND RESEARCH FOR A CURE FOR AND TO PROMOTE AWARENESS OF BATTEN DISEASE.
Columbus, OH$70K2020
Bdsra
TO FUND RESEARCH FOR A CURE FOR AND TO PROMOTE AWARENESS OF BATTEN DISEASE.
Columbus, OH$65K2022

Fore Batten Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2019$260K
2020$452K
2022$991K
2023$673K
2024$235K

How to apply for funding from Fore Batten Foundation

Fore Batten Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at forebatten.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Fore Batten Foundation

Does Fore Batten Foundation accept grant applications?
Fore Batten Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Fore Batten Foundation fund?
Fore Batten Foundation's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include Sanford Research, Sanford Research, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Fore Batten Foundation give in grants?
Fore Batten Foundation reported $522K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.6M over 24 grants.
Where is Fore Batten Foundation located?
Fore Batten Foundation is based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 822661656.
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About this profile. This page is built from Fore Batten Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Fore Batten Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.