The CM Bass Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Fort Worth, Texas. Established as a 501(c)(3) organization and designated as a private grantmaking foundation, it operates as a philanthropic organization supporting charitable initiatives across multiple U.S. states and cities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$13.5M
-6.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.2M
+12.0% YoY
Grant Count
13
+8.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$90K
+3.4% YoY
Grantmaking
The foundation reported total expenses of $1,097,921 and made approximately 2,903 grants in the previous year, with an average grant size of $378. In 2024, the foundation awarded $1.0 million through 12 grants. The foundation is open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.
Grant Range
of $378. In 2024, the foundation awarded $1.0 million through 12 grants. The foundation is open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.
Average Grant
of $378. In 2024, the foundation awarded $1.0 million through 12 grants. The foundation is open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The CM Bass Foundation supports initiatives across multiple U.S. locations, including:
Cities: Arlington, Boston, Concord, Durham, Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Marfa, Napa, New York, Richmond, San Francisco, San Leandro, San Rafael, and Santa Monica
States: California, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New York, Texas, and Virginia
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $14,512,264
- Annual Revenue: $398,703
- Annual Expenses: $1,097,921
- Total Liabilities: $2,160
Tax Status: Tax-exempt since May 2019 (EIN: 82-3589887)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $13,533,377 | $14,512,264 | $15,210,300 |
| Revenue | $265,334 | $398,703 | $198,920 |
| Expenses | $1,242,065 | $1,097,921 | $1,199,458 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,165,068 | $1,040,026 | $1,160,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $323,505 | $380,365 | $171,898 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,112,385 | $1,028,084 | $1,036,734 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation's leadership team serves without compensation:
- Christopher M. Bass – Chairman of the Board
- Bryan Barrett – Chief Financial Officer
- Jay Hebert – Secretary
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER M BASS | CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD AND | — | — |
| BRYAN BARRETT | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | — | — |
| JAY HEBERT | SECRETARY | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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