Richard D Bass Foundation
The Richard D Bass Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Established in 1949, it operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and is classified as a non-operating foundation. The foundation makes charitable contributions to preselected organizations rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8K
-87.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$53K
+307.7% YoY
Grant Count
11
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
+307.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding focuses on:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Science and STEM Education
Grantmaking is concentrated primarily in Texas, with secondary activity in California and Utah.
Grantmaking
The foundation operates on a preselected grantee model, meaning it typically selects grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Grant Range
$10,000
Average Grant
amount: $22,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, Utah, and Virginia, which account for 84% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states, with Texas being the primary focus area.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Current Assets:
- Total assets: $8,036 (as of 2024)
- Total assets have declined significantly from $1.1 million in 2011 to $63,000 in 2023
Recent Financial Activity (2024):
- Revenue: $0
- Expenses: $55,028
- Net Income: -$55,028
- Total Liabilities: $0
Contact Information: Phone: (214) 351-6559
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,036 | $63,064 | $75,064 |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | $55,028 | $13,000 | $58,875 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $53,000 | — | $58,000 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $1,676 | $3,648 | $4,983 |
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
76 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
Barbara B Moroney serves as the principal officer of the foundation. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARBARA B MORONEY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ALICE W BASS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| BONNIE B SMITH | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DAN BASS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAMES E BASS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
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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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