Bates Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyBoise, Idaho · EIN 47-4005922 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$650K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$15.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $18,000.
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
46% of grants went outside Idaho.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable | Omaha, NE | Donor advised fund | $498,000 |
| Interfaith Sanctuary Housing Services Inc | Boise, ID | Area of greatest need | $30,000 |
| Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints | Salt Lake City, UT | Area of greatest need | $27,000 |
| Idaho State Historical Society | Boise, ID | Area of greatest need | $18,000 |
| Byu Athletics | Provo, UT | Area of greatest need | $15,000 |
| Byu College of Nursing | Provo, UT | Area of greatest need | $10,000 |
| Byu Marriott School | Provo, UT | National advisory council | $10,000 |
| St Luke's Health Foundation | Boise, ID | Children's hospital | $10,000 |
| Building Hope Today | Boise, ID | Area of greatest need | $8,000 |
| Lifting Hands International | Salt Lake City, UT | Area of greatest need | $7,000 |
| Faces of Hope | Meridian, ID | Area of greatest need | $5,000 |
| The Foundation for Apologetic Information & Research (Fair) | Redding, CA | Area of greatest need | $5,000 |
| Boise River Enhancement Network | Boise, ID | Area of greatest need | $3,000 |
| Lower Boise Watershed Council Inc | Nampa, ID | Area of greatest need | $2,000 |
| Surel's Place Inc | Boise, ID | Area of greatest need | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $650,000 | 15 |
| 2024 | $580,000 | 16 |
| 2023 | $598,000 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631339349101038
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-4005922
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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