HAB Charitable Corporation
HAB Charitable Corporation is a private foundation based in Fort Worth, Texas. In 2024, it made 15 grants totaling $4,395,556 to charitable organizations, with its largest listed grant supporting the Missouri Botanical Garden.
HAB Charitable Corporation at a glance
In short: HAB Charitable Corporation gave $4.4M across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $293K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,395,556
- +506.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +400.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $293,037
- +21.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $62,219,377
- +5.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (72% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to HAB Charitable Corporation
- 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 HAB Charitable Corporation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Missouri Botanical Garden ($3.2M). Together the top 10 received $4.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 25 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that grant dollars went primarily to Missouri (72%) and New York (22%), followed by Connecticut (2%), Vermont (2%), and Montana (1%). Listed grants also included recipients in Maryland and Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How HAB Charitable Corporation gives
- Giving grew 26% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 112% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2022) to $4.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $4.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri Botanical Garden St. Louis, MO | General Purpose | $3,174,524 |
| Saint Ann's School Brooklyn, NY | General Purpose | $500,000 |
| The New York Women's Foundation New York, NY | General Purpose | $200,000 |
| Grownyc New York, NY | General Purpose | $150,000 |
| Wesleyan University Middletown, CT | General Purpose | $100,000 |
| Keewaydin Foundation Salisbury, VT | General Purpose | $90,000 |
| Alliance of Families for Justice New York, NY | General Purpose | $70,000 |
| National Forest Foundation Missoula, MT | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Natural Areas Conservancy New York, NY | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| New York Restoration Project New York, NY | General Purpose | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 filing also describes amounts passed through from SRA Private Equity Portfolio III (E&F) LP and Section 212 expenses from SRA Private Equity Portfolio III, IV, and V (E&F) LP.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $62,219,377 | $6,218,730 | $4,972,592 | $4,395,556 | 15 | $4,395,556 | $4,055,512 | $3,911,130 |
| 2023 | $59,073,133 | $5,409,172 | $1,245,284 | $725,000 | 3 | $725,000 | $2,935,651 | $3,270,575 |
| 2022 | $54,886,643 | $2,323,949 | $457,175 | $12,540 | 2 | $12,540 | $992,655 | $3,082,043 |
| 2021 | $53,052,448 | $7,672,795 | $3,954,964 | $3,500,005 | 3 | $3,500,005 | $5,051,011 | $3,226,141 |
| 2020 | $49,309,040 | $8,699,388 | $3,817,158 | $3,500,003 | 2 | — | $1,015,124 | $2,399,040 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, HAB Charitable Corporation reported a distributable amount of $3.9M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including schools, foundations, and environmental and community organizations. The grantees describe a range of missions: Wesleyan University says it is dedicated to liberal arts education; Alliance of Families for Justice says it supports and mobilizes people impacted by the criminal justice system; and the National Forest Foundation says it works on behalf of the national forest system.
Environmental grantees describe work such as improving impoverished farmers’ livelihoods by revitalizing degraded lands (Trees for the Future), restoring gardens and parks and planting trees in New York City (New York Restoration Project), and supporting urban natural areas and strengthening the environmental workforce (Natural Areas Conservancy).
Grantmaking
In 2024, HAB Charitable Corporation made 15 grants totaling $4,395,556. Grant amounts ranged from $2 to $3,174,524, with a median grant of $25,000.
The largest listed awards were $3,174,524 to the Missouri Botanical Garden for general purpose; $500,000 to Saint Ann’s School for general purpose; $200,000 to The New York Women’s Foundation for general purpose; $150,000 to GrowNYC for general purpose; and $100,000 to Wesleyan University for general purpose. Other listed grants included $90,000 to Keewaydin Foundation and $70,000 to Alliance of Families for Justice.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Hyatt A. Bass as president and director; Gary W. Reese as vice president and treasurer; Thomas W. White as vice president, secretary, and director; and Suzanne M. Hale as vice president and assistant treasurer.
HAB Charitable Corporation is led by Hyatt A. Bass, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Hyatt A. Bass
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Thomas W. White
Vice President, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gary W. Reese
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Suzanne M. Hale
Vice President & Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 HAB Charitable Corporation
How much does HAB Charitable Corporation give each year?
HAB Charitable Corporation gave $4.4M across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $725K across 3 grants.
What is HAB Charitable Corporation's typical grant size?
HAB Charitable Corporation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $293,037, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does HAB Charitable Corporation give grants?
HAB Charitable Corporation gives mostly in Missouri: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (8 grants).
Does HAB Charitable Corporation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of HAB Charitable Corporation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are HAB Charitable Corporation's largest grantees?
HAB Charitable Corporation's largest 2024 grantees include Missouri Botanical Garden ($3,174,524), Saint Ann's School ($500,000) and The New York Women's Foundation ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is HAB Charitable Corporation?
HAB Charitable Corporation reported $62.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.9M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does HAB Charitable Corporation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including schools, foundations, and environmental and community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from HAB Charitable Corporation?
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 HAB Charitable Corporation's EIN?
HAB Charitable Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-0722046. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does HAB Charitable Corporation 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 September 2026.
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