Program areas at Bates College
Higher Education: Bates College offers a rigorous liberal arts education that is distinctive in its emphasis on student research, a signature thesis or capstone experience, immersive Short Term experience, Purposeful Work program, and opportunities for community-engaged learning. A 10-1 student-faculty ratio makes possible close collaborations in classroom and laboratory. A Bates education aims to prepare graduates who strive to embody the following qualities, capabilities, and inclinations: Knowledge, Problem Solving, Analytic Strength; Discernment and Persuasion; Intellectual Curiosity; and Social Commitment and Integrity. Co-curricular life is rich with most students participating in one of approximately 120 student-run clubs and organizations. Typically, two-thirds of Bates' approximately 1,821 students on campus study abroad at some point during their academic careers at Bates and close to 80 percent of students participate in internships. More than two-thirds of recent graduates enroll in graduate study within 10 years after graduation.
Grants made by Bates College
Who funds Bates College
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Bates College
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Sean Findlen | Chief Communications Officer | $220,953 | 2022-06-30 |
| Geoffrey Swift | Treasurer | $359,195 | 2023-05-12 |
| Room Lane Hall | Vice President for Communications / Vice President for Equity and Inclusion | | 2021-12-16 |
| Patricia Schoknecht | Vice President for Information and Library Services | $225,411 | 2022-06-30 |
| Sarah Pearson | Vice President , College Advancement | $357,082 | 2022-06-30 |
| ...and 11 more key personnel |
Financials for Bates College
| Revenues | FYE 06/2022 | FYE 06/2021 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $56,601,157 | $21,121,583 | 168% |
| Program services | $140,091,295 | $132,467,672 | 5.8% |
| Investment income and dividends | $3,796,596 | $4,536,534 | -16.3% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $-30,937 | $-48,032 | 35.6% |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $-2,502,308 | $35,865,469 | -107% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $-1,256 | $11,904 | -110.6% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $197,954,547 | $193,955,130 | 2.1% |
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|---|
| Rider University | 501(c)(3) | Lawrenceville, NJ | $219,374,298 |
| Fresno Pacific University (FPU) | 501(c)(3) | Fresno, CA | $92,044,682 |
| Lafayette College | 501(c)(3) | Easton, PA | $266,381,429 |
| Eckerd College | 501(c)(3) | Saint Petersburg, FL | $125,335,333 |
| Augsburg University | 501(c)(3) | Minneapolis, MN | $133,913,998 |
| Concordia College Corporation | 501(c)(3) | Moorhead, MN | $105,812,516 |
| Monmouth University | 501(c)(3) | West Long Branch, NJ | $269,032,523 |
| York College of Pennsylvania | 501(c)(3) | York, PA | $128,597,531 |
| Bowdoin College | 501(c)(3) | Brunswick, ME | $411,778,000 |
| Saint Ambrose University (SAU) | 501(c)(3) | Davenport, IA | $125,922,880 |
Data update history
August 12, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsHigher ed institutions
Issues
Education
Characteristics
LobbyingFundraising eventsOperates internationallyReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donations
General information
- Address
- 216 LN Hall 2 Andrews Rd
- Lewiston, ME 04240
- Metro area
- Lewiston-Auburn, ME
- County
- Androscoggin County, ME
- Website URL
- bates.edu/Â
- Phone
- (207) 786-6255
- Facebook page
- batescollegeÂ
- Twitter profile
- @batescollegeÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 01-0211781
- Fiscal year end
- June
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1855
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- B42: Undergraduate College (4-year)
- NAICS code, primary
- 611310: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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