Robert T Bates Foundation
Historical FunderAlbia, Iowa · EIN 42-1392613 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$67K
Organizations funded1
Typical grant$66,800
Total assets$1.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $66,800 and $66,800.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | LOREN W PENCE |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 BENTON AVE, ALBIA IA 52531 |
| Phone | 6417771953 |
| Form and materials | IN WRITING WITH A BRIEF EXPLANATION OF THE INTENDED USE OF REQUESTED CONTRIBUTION. |
| Deadlines | NONE. |
| Restrictions | MUST BE TO A CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, LITERARY, EDUCATIONAL, OR ANY OTHER WORTHY INSTITUTION OR ORGANIZATION. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albia Area Improvement Association | Albia, IA | Historic preservation | $66,800 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $66,800 | 1 |
| 2023 | $116,777 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 23, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542669349100769
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-1392613
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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