Anne T and Robert M Bass Foundation
The Anne T and Robert M Bass Foundation is a private foundation based in Fort Worth, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations including a school, a public policy research institution, a museum, and Fort Worth community-service organizations.
Anne T and Robert M Bass Foundation at a glance
In short: Anne T and Robert M Bass Foundation gave $5.3M across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $170K), mostly in Massachusetts. 16% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,269,024
- +17.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 31
- +3.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $169,969
- +13.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $101,233,235
- -1.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (5 of 31, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (56% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Anne T and Robert M Bass Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 201 Main Street 2300, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Phone: (817) 390-8400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Anne T and Robert M Bass Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Governor's Academy ($2.8M). Together the top 10 received $4.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
160 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 103 grants of 160 (64%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 56% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts, 20% to Texas, 20% to Washington, D.C., and 2% each to California and Tennessee. Fort Worth recipients included the Amon Carter Museum, United Community Centers, Center for Transforming Lives, Boys & Girls Club of Greater Tarrant County, Presbyterian Night Shelter, and Trinity Habitat for Humanity.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Anne T and Robert M Bass Foundation open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 31 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $296K; repeat grants $146K. How we count
Medians: $100K first-time, $30K repeat.
- 84% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 124% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 79% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.4M (2021) to $7.9M (2020). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $5.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Governor's Academy Byfield, MA | General | $2,829,013 |
| The Brookings Institution Washington, DC | General | $1,000,000 |
| Amon Carter Museum Fort Worth, TX | General | $350,000 |
| Epiphany School Dorchester, MA | General | $100,000 |
| Lucille Packard Foundation for Children's Health Palo Alto, CA | General | $100,000 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital Memphis, TN | General | $100,000 |
| United Community Centers Inc Fort Worth, TX | General | $100,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Tarrant County Fort Worth, TX | General | $50,000 |
| Center for Transforming Lives Fort Worth, TX | General | $50,000 |
| Presbyterian Night Shelter Fort Worth, TX | General | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 filing reports 31 grants; the 2023 filing reports 30, and the 2022 filing reports 35.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $101,233,235 | $4,404,082 | $6,390,422 | $5,269,024 | 31 | $5,269,024 | $3,281,667 | $6,674,028 |
| 2023 | $103,228,150 | $12,743,789 | $5,544,330 | $4,480,120 | 30 | $4,480,120 | $11,329,359 | $5,502,227 |
| 2022 | $96,035,367 | $3,775,069 | $8,243,706 | $7,437,387 | 35 | $7,437,387 | $2,133,866 | $5,845,224 |
| 2021 | $101,455,312 | $24,112,798 | $3,448,093 | $2,355,536 | 30 | $2,355,536 | $22,912,585 | $5,213,050 |
| 2020 | $81,596,799 | $3,382,902 | $8,469,466 | $7,876,443 | 34 | — | $2,344,002 | $4,179,480 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Anne T and Robert M Bass Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6.7M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in varied fields. For example, the Brookings Institution describes itself as a public policy organization conducting independent research to develop ideas for societal problems. Fort Worth grantee United Community Centers says it serves and empowers people in need through programs at neighborhood centers. Center for Transforming Lives describes its work as helping women, children, and families move from poverty to independence.
Other 2024 recipients include the Governor’s Academy, Amon Carter Museum, Lucille Packard Foundation for Children’s Health, and St Jude Children’s Hospital. The listed grant purposes are “GENERAL.”
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 31 grants totaling $5,269,024. Grant amounts ranged from $1 to $2,829,013, with a median of $30,000.
Among the largest grants were $2,829,013 to the Governor’s Academy in Byfield, Massachusetts; $1,000,000 to the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C.; and $350,000 to the Amon Carter Museum in Fort Worth. Other grants included $100,000 each to Epiphany School, Lucille Packard Foundation for Children’s Health, St Jude Children’s Hospital, and United Community Centers.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Anne T Bass as director and president and Robert M Bass as director and vice president. It also lists Bryan L Barrett, Jay H Hebert, Thomas W White, Gary W Reese, Thomas R Hegi, and Timothy R Bass as officers. Timothy R Bass is listed as president of investments and chief operating officer.
Anne T and Robert M Bass Foundation is led by Anne T. Bass, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anne T. Bass
Director & President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Timothy R. Bass
President of Investments & COO
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Bryan L. Barrett
Director, Vice President & Assistant Secretary
Vice President & Assistant → Director, Vice President & Assistant Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert M. Bass
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gary W. Reese
Vice President & Assistant Treasurer
Vice President & Assistant → Vice President & Assistant Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jay H. Hebert
Vice President & Assistant Secretary
Vice President & Assistant → Vice President & Assistant Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Thomas W. White
Vice President & Assistant Secretary
Vice President & Assistant → Vice President & Assistant Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Thomas R. Hegi
Vice President & Assistant Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: J. Taylor Crandall (2020–2023) — Director, Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Anne T and Robert M Bass Foundation
How much does Anne T and Robert M Bass Foundation give each year?
Anne T and Robert M Bass Foundation gave $5.3M across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4.5M across 30 grants.
What is Anne T and Robert M Bass Foundation's typical grant size?
Anne T and Robert M Bass Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $169,969, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Anne T and Robert M Bass Foundation that year got $296K on average.
Where does Anne T and Robert M Bass Foundation give grants?
Anne T and Robert M Bass Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (20%) and District of Columbia (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Worth, TX (17 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Arlington, TX (2 grants).
Does Anne T and Robert M Bass Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Anne T and Robert M Bass Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (31 of 31) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Anne T and Robert M Bass Foundation's largest grantees?
Anne T and Robert M Bass Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Governor's Academy ($2,829,013), The Brookings Institution ($1,000,000) and Amon Carter Museum ($350,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Anne T and Robert M Bass Foundation?
Anne T and Robert M Bass Foundation reported $101.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Anne T and Robert M Bass Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in varied fields. For example, the Brookings Institution describes itself as a public policy organization conducting independent research to develop ideas for societal problems. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Anne T and Robert M Bass Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Anne T and Robert M Bass Foundation's EIN?
Anne T and Robert M Bass Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2001892. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Anne T and Robert M Bass Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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