Richard D Bass Foundation
The Richard D Bass Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2025 filing lists grants to a disease research organization and a church.
Richard D Bass Foundation at a glance
In short: Richard D Bass Foundation gave $6K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $6,000
- -88.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -81.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,000
- -37.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $1,116
- -86.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Kansas (83% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Richard D Bass Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4516 Wildwood, Dallas, TX 75209
Phone: (214) 351-6559
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Richard D Bass Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Washburn Alzheimers Disease Resear ($5K). Together the top 2 received $6K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 51 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kansas and 17% to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Richard D Bass Foundation gives
- Giving fell 90% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2025) to $1.3M (2020). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washburn Alzheimers Disease Resear Topeka, KS | Research | $5,000 |
| First Methodist Church Winnsboro, TX | Religious Community Outreach | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,116 | — | $6,920 | $6,000 | 2 | $6,000 | — | $319 |
| 2024 | $8,036 | — | $55,028 | $53,000 | 11 | $53,000 | — | $1,676 |
| 2023 | $63,064 | — | $13,000 | $13,000 | 11 | — | — | $3,648 |
| 2022 | $75,064 | — | $58,875 | $58,000 | 13 | $58,000 | — | $4,983 |
| 2021 | $133,941 | $106,667 | $84,275 | $83,000 | 14 | $83,000 | — | $4,191 |
| 2020 | $111,547 | $1,357,833 | $1,312,921 | $1,301,500 | 27 | — | $17,610 | $11,247 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Richard D Bass Foundation reported a distributable amount of $319 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $6,000 through two grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $5,000, with a median of $3,000. The largest grant was $5,000 to Washburn Alzheimers Disease Resear in Topeka, Kansas, for research. First Methodist Church in Winnsboro, Texas, received $1,000 for religious community outreach.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Barbara B Moroney and Bonnie B Smith as trustees, and Dan Bass and James E Bass as directors.
Richard D Bass Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Barbara B. Moroney
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bonnie B. Smith
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Bass
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James E. Bass
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Alice W. Bass (2020–2024) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Richard D Bass Foundation
How much does Richard D Bass Foundation give each year?
Richard D Bass Foundation gave $6K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $53K across 11 grants.
How large is Richard D Bass Foundation?
Richard D Bass Foundation reported $1K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $319 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Richard D Bass Foundation?
The foundation 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 ↑
Where does Richard D Bass Foundation make grants?
In 2025, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kansas and 17% to recipients in Texas.
What is Richard D Bass Foundation's EIN?
Richard D Bass Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-6013540. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Richard D Bass Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 30, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
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