Private foundation · EIN 34-1296531 · Newark, Ohio

Georgine E Bates Memorial Fund Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 11 grants paid, $79K total, median $7,615. 100% of grants stayed in Ohio.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
11
$79K
Median grant
$7,615
Stays in OH
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.9M

Grants paid in 2025

11 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Kingscreek United Methodist ChurchUrbana, OHGeneral$14K
Champaign Family YMCAUrbana, OHGeneral$11K
Urbana City SchoolsUrbana, OHGeneral$11K
West Liberty Salem Athletic DepartmentWest Liberty, OHGeneral$9,138
Kingscreek Baptist ChurchUrbana, OHGeneral$7,615
Messiah Lutheran ChurchUrbana, OHGeneral$7,615
The WherehouseUrbana, OHGeneral$4,569
Junior Achievement of Mad River RegionSpringfield, OHGeneral$4,188
Caring KitchenUrbana, OHCommunity services$3,807
Cancer Assn of Champaign CountyUrbana, OHCommunity services$3,046
Urbana Champaign County Senior CitizenUrbana, OHGeneral$2,284

About this foundation

Georgine E Bates Memorial Fund Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Newark, Ohio, tax-exempt since 1980. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Georgine E Bates Memorial Fund Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Georgine E Bates Memorial Fund Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $79K across 11 grants, a median of $7,615.

Where does Georgine E Bates Memorial Fund Inc give?

Ohio (11 grants), per its latest filing.

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