Anne T and Robert M Bass Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Anne T and Robert M Bass Foundation is a private foundation in Fort Worth, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.3 million in 31 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $2.8 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$5.3 million
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$2.8 million
- Assets$141 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.5 million the year before.
13% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4.5 million | 30 | $129 million |
| 2024 | $5.3 million | 31 | $141 million |
How to apply
Anne T and Robert M Bass Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Anne T and Robert M Bass Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 2 | $2.9 million |
| Texas | 21 | $1.1 million |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $1.0 million |
| California | 3 | $125,001 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $100,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $25,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10 |
Grants paid in 2024
Officers and trustees
- Anne T Bass
- Robert M Bass
- Bryan L Barrett
- Jay H Hebert
- Thomas W White
- Gary W Reese
- Thomas R Hegi
- Timothy R Bass
Questions people ask
Does Anne T and Robert M Bass Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Anne T and Robert M Bass Foundation give?
$5.3 million in tax year 2024, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Anne T and Robert M Bass Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Anne T Bass (Director/President), Robert M Bass (Director/Vice President), Bryan L Barrett (Director/Vp/Asst Secretary) and Jay H Hebert (Vice President/Asst Secretary) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Anne T and Robert M Bass Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.