CM Bass Foundation
Preselected recipients only
CM Bass Foundation is a private foundation in Fort Worth, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 13 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $470,000. 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$470,000
- Assets$22.8 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.0 million the year before.
31% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.0 million | 12 | $21.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 13 | $22.8 million |
How to apply
CM 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 CM Bass Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $520,000 |
| California | 6 | $425,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $110,000 |
| Texas | 3 | $60,068 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dia Center for the Arts Inc | General | $470,000 |
| Friends of Laguna Seca Inc | General | $250,000 |
| Duke University | General | $110,000 |
| St Lukes School | General | $75,000 |
| Middlesex School | General | $50,000 |
| The Mad Foundation Inc | General | $50,000 |
| Dallas Museum of Art | General | $50,000 |
| Eat Real Certified Inc | General | $25,000 |
| Lynne Cohen Foundation for Ovarian Cancer Research | General | $25,000 |
| UCSF Foundation | General | $25,000 |
| The Dawn Redwoods Trust | General | $25,000 |
| The Chinati Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Passed Through From FW LKCM Headwater Investors III LLC | General | $68 |
Officers and trustees
- Christopher M Bass
- Bryan Barrett
- Jay Hebert
Questions people ask
Does CM Bass Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does CM Bass Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs CM Bass Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Christopher M Bass (Chairman of the Board and), Bryan Barrett (Chief Financial Officer) and Jay Hebert (Secretary).
What does CM Bass Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.