Mercedes T Bass Charitable Corporation
Preselected recipients only
Mercedes T Bass Charitable Corporation is a private foundation in Fort Worth, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.3 million in 17 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $2.1 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$2.3 million
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$2.1 million
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2024 was down from $7.2 million the year before.
41% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $3.0 million | 19 | $616,167 |
| 2023 | $7.2 million | 17 | $633,064 |
| 2024 | $2.3 million | 17 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Mercedes T Bass Charitable Corporation 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 Mercedes T Bass Charitable Corporation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 11 | $2.2 million |
| New York | 5 | $75,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $35,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra | General purpose | $2.1 million |
| The Texas Cultural Trust | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Dallas Symphony Orchestra | General purpose | $40,000 |
| Caminos del Inka | General purpose | $35,000 |
| Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts Inc | General purpose | $35,000 |
| The Aspen Institute | General purpose | $35,000 |
| Robert B Silvers Foundation | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Tarrant Area Food Bank | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Fort Worth Youth Orchestra | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth | General purpose | $10,000 |
| The Animal Medical Center | General purpose | $10,000 |
| The Metropolitan Opera | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Ascpa | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Haltom Area Band Friends | Haltom high school marching band | $5,000 |
| Paslay Foundation | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Lena Pope Home Inc | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Texas Ballet Theater | General purpose | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mercedes T Bass
- Fernanda M Kellogg
- Thomas W White
- Gary W Reese
- Harriet O'Neill
Questions people ask
Does Mercedes T Bass Charitable Corporation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mercedes T Bass Charitable Corporation give?
$2.3 million in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Mercedes T Bass Charitable Corporation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mercedes T Bass (President/Director), Fernanda M Kellogg (Vice President/Director), Thomas W White (Vice President/Secretary/Treasurer) and Gary W Reese (Vice President/Asst Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Mercedes T Bass Charitable Corporation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.