AI Summary
The John C Bates Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2025, the foundation awarded a total of $60.5K across 17 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ST URSULA ACADEMY FOUNDATION INC
TOLEDO, OH
$24K
3%
GREATER TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA INC
Toledo, OH
$17.5K
2%
BEDFORD COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Lambertville, MI
$11.5K
1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE JOHN C BATES FOUNDATION?
No. THE JOHN C BATES FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE JOHN C BATES FOUNDATION give?
THE JOHN C BATES FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan, Ohio, and Illinois. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE JOHN C BATES FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE JOHN C BATES FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE JOHN C BATES FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, THE JOHN C BATES FOUNDATION awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $61 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE JOHN C BATES FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, THE JOHN C BATES FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include ST URSULA ACADEMY FOUNDATION INC, GREATER TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA INC, and BEDFORD COMMUNITY FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE JOHN C BATES FOUNDATION?
THE JOHN C BATES FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.