The Bates Foundation
Historical FunderBloomfield Hills, Michigan · EIN 38-3278032 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MARTHA BATES |
|---|---|
| Address | 41000 WOODWARD AVENUE SUITE 120 EAS, BLOOMFIELD HILLS MI 48304 |
| Phone | 2485945770 |
| Form and materials | COPY OF EXEMPT STATUS |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NO |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samaritans Purse | Boone, NC | General charitable | $1,500 |
| Salvation Army | Alexandria, VA | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers | Staten Islan, NY | General charitable | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | Medical | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,000 | 4 |
| 2024 | $5,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $9,000 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 (amended) - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601329349103655
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3278032
- Profile updated Nov 10, 2026
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