Harry Bass Foundation
Accepts applications
Harry Bass Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $6.7 million in 40 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $5.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$6.7 million
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$5.0 million
- Assets$86.1 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2025 was down from $33.4 million the year before.
60% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $22.8 million | 60 | $107 million |
| 2024 | $33.4 million | 52 | $83.0 million |
| 2025 | $6.7 million | 40 | $86.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | David Calhoun 4809 Cole Avenue Suite 105, Dallas, TX 75205 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (214) 599-0300 |
| What to submit | Website submission at http://hbrf.org |
| Deadlines | NO NO |
| Restrictions | No, but dallas county preferred |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Harry Bass Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 40 | $6.7 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ut Southwestern Co Southwestern Medical Fdn | Program | $5.0 million |
| Readers 2 Leaders | Program | $150,000 |
| Child Care Group | Program | $100,000 |
| The George W Bush Foundation | Program | $100,000 |
| Reading Partners North Texas | Program | $100,000 |
| North Texas Food Bank | Program | $100,000 |
| Southern Methodist University | Program | $100,000 |
| Texans on Mission | Gos | $100,000 |
| Crossroads Community Services | Program | $75,000 |
| Young Women's Preparatory Network | Program | $75,000 |
| Family Compass | Program | $64,200 |
| Parkinson Voice Project | Program | $50,000 |
| Community Partners of Dallas | Program | $40,000 |
| Dallas Symphony Orchestra | Program | $35,000 |
| Network of Community Ministries Inc | Gos | $35,000 |
| Vogel Alcove | Program | $35,000 |
| Dallas Children's Advocacy Center | Program | $30,000 |
| Incarnation Place | Program | $30,000 |
| KIPP Texas Public Schools | Program | $30,000 |
| Pedal the Pacific | Program | $30,000 |
| Prevent Blindness Texas | Program | $30,000 |
| The Senior Source | Program | $30,000 |
| Tyler Street Tower | Program | $30,000 |
| Jubilee Park & Community Center | Program | $30,000 |
| Metrocrest Services | Program | $25,000 |
| National Wildlife Federation | Gos | $25,000 |
| West Dallas Community School | Program | $25,000 |
| Buckner Children& Family Service | Program | $25,000 |
| The Agape Clinic | Program | $20,000 |
| Genesis Women's Shelter | Program | $20,000 |
| Mesquite Education Foundation | Program | $20,000 |
| Rainbow Days | Program | $20,000 |
| Robotics Education and Competition Foun | Program | $20,000 |
| Highland Park United Methodist Church | Gos | $20,000 |
| Houston Museum of Natural Science | Program | $20,000 |
| First United Methodist Church Gonzales | Program | $15,000 |
| After-School All Stars North Texas | Program | $15,000 |
| Texas Women's League | Program | $15,000 |
| Dan D Rogers Elementary | Program | $5,800 |
| Retina Foundation | Program | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Doris L Bass
- Michael L Calhoun
- F David Calhoun
- Linda B Staley
Questions people ask
Does Harry Bass Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: NO NO.
How much does Harry Bass Foundation give?
$6.7 million in tax year 2025, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Harry Bass Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Doris L Bass (Trustee), Michael L Calhoun (President, Trustee), F David Calhoun (Exec Director) and Linda B Staley (Trustee).
What does Harry Bass Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and education.