EIN 01-0211781

Bates College

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
2,326
State
Year formed
1855
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
Bates College has been dedicated to the emancipating potential of the liberal arts. Bates educates the whole person through creative and rigorous scholarship in a collaborative residential community.
Also known as...
President and Trustees of Bates College
Total revenues
$192,073,209
2023
Total expenses
$179,471,899
2023
Total assets
$880,484,919
2023
Num. employees
2,326
2023

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; 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 1,800 students on campus study abroad at some point during their Bates academic careers 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

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Bates Morse Mountain Conservation Area CorporationPayment To Town of Phippsburg in Lieu of Taxes$10,773

Who funds Bates College

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Bonney Family FoundationGeneral Support$3,600,000
Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramFor Recipient's Exempt Purpose$1,401,500
Traquina Family FoundationProgram Support$1,200,000
...and 152 more grants received totalling $13,490,731

Personnel at Bates College

NameTitleCompensation
Sean FindlenChief Communications Officer$220,953
Geoffrey SwiftTreasurer$359,195
Room Lane HallVice President for Communications / Vice President for Equity and Inclusion
Patricia SchoknechtVice President for Information and Library Services$225,411
Sarah PearsonVice President , College Advancement$357,082
...and 11 more key personnel

Financials for Bates College

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$31,562,649
Program services$143,335,165
Investment income and dividends$3,195,709
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$-116,326
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$14,096,706
Net income from fundraising events$-694
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$192,073,209

Form 990s for Bates College

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-15990View PDF
2022-062023-05-12990View PDF
2021-062022-05-11990View PDF
2020-062021-05-18990View PDF
2019-062020-09-18990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
July 12, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $56,560 from New England Foundation for the Arts Incorporated
February 4, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Essex County Community Foundation (ECCF)
January 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 63 new grant, including a grant for $3,600,000 from Bonney Family Foundation
October 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $406,000 from American Endowment Foundation
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsHigher ed institutions
Issues
Education
Characteristics
LobbyingFundraising eventsOperates internationallyReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online 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/ 
Phone
(207) 786-6255
Facebook page
batescollege 
Twitter profile
@batescollege 
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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