Alben F Bates and Clara G Bates Foundation
Invitation OnlyElmhurst, Illinois · EIN 36-6081072 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$708K
Organizations funded156
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
65% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gigi's Playhouse - Chicago | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $28,000 |
| Elmhurst Heritage Foundation | Elmhurst, IL | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Assn | Elmhurst, IL | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Elmhurst University | Elmhurst, IL | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Ocean Reef Cultural Center | Key Largo, FL | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Wts Boston Charitable Fund Inc | Reading, MA | Unrestricted | $18,000 |
| Geneva Lake Water Safety Committee | Williams Bay, WI | Unrestricted | $17,000 |
| Venture Unknown Foundation | Pendleton, SC | Unrestricted | $16,500 |
| Elmhurst Family YMCA | Elmhurst, IL | Unrestricted | $15,500 |
| Keys Children Foundation | Key Largo, FL | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Friends of the Viking Ship | St Charles, IL | Unrestricted | $13,250 |
| Himalayan Children's Fund | Beverly Hills, CA | Unrestricted | $13,250 |
| American Theatre Wing | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Fight With Me | Stanley, NC | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Friends of Pilgrim School | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Hard Edged Hope Foundation | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Loyola Cardinal Bernadine Center | Maywood, IL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Voterunlead | Hartsdale, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Yellowstoneyukon Conservation | Canmore Tw P, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Cove School | Northbrook, IL | Unrestricted | $8,750 |
| Every Org | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Lurie Childrens Hospital Foundation | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Colorado Outward Bound School | Hayden, CO | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Natl Alopecia Areata Found | San Rafael, CA | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Wbez-Npr | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Brookfield Zoo | Brookfield, IL | Unrestricted | $6,500 |
| Hcs Family Services | Hinsdale, IL | Unrestricted | $6,500 |
| Greene County Habitat for Humanity | Greensboro, GA | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Lake Geneva Fresh Air Association | Williams Bay, WI | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Oracle Schools Foundation | Catalina, AZ | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Pisgah Area Sorba | Skyland, NC | Unrestricted | $5,500 |
| Brain & Behavior Research Fdn | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Charlotte Rescue Mission | Charlotte, NC | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Episcopal Church of Our Savior | Elmhurst, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Hopewell High School | Huntersville, NC | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Neo Philanthropy | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Safe Haven for Cats | Raleigh, NC | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Special Children's Charities | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hosp | Memphis, TN | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Thillen Education Foundation | Greensboro, GA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| University of Az Foundation | Tucson, AZ | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Vassar College | Poughkeepsie, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Bali Animal Welfare Association | Walnut Creek, CA | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Cass Community Social Services | Detroit, MI | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Freedom House Detroit | Detroit, MI | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Friends of Wlrn | Miami, FL | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Geneva Lake Environmental Agency | Williams Bay, WI | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Geneva Lakes Family YMCA | Lake Geneva, WI | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Hinsdale Hospital Foundation | Hinsdale, IL | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Holy Family Ministries | Northbrook, IL | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| K-9 Protectors Inc | Piqua, OH | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Mercy Walworth Medical Center | Janesville, WI | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Ocean Conservancy | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Ocean Reef Community Foundation | Key Largo, FL | Restricted | $4,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of the Heartland | Des Moines, IA | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Sea Turtle Conservancy | Gainsville, FL | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| U S Fund for Unicef | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Meals on Wheels - Orange County Nc | Chapel Hill, NC | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 156 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $708,500 | 156 |
| 2024 | $719,396 | 155 |
| 2023 | $700,000 | 163 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642579349100624
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6081072
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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