Richard D Bass Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker DALLAS, TX EIN: 75-6013540

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

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$5K

+307.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Richard D Bass Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

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

Texas $1.2M (77%)

Utah $307K (20%)

Virginia $25K (2%)

California $7K (0%)

Oklahoma $3K (0%)

Minnesota $2K (0%)

Pennsylvania $2K (0%)

Connecticut $1K (0%)

+1 more states

States

California Connecticut District of Columbia Minnesota Oklahoma Pennsylvania Texas Utah Virginia

Cities

ArlingtonBerkeleyBeverly HillsDallasEnidFairfieldIrvingMinneapolisMontgomeryOaklandPhiladelphiaSalt Lake CitySandySnowbirdWashington

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

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Cristo Rey Dallas ($42,000), The Hockaday School ($2,000), 30 Birds Foundation ($1,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CRISTO REY DALLAS DALLAS, TX	EDUCATION COMMUNITY OUTREACH	$42,000
30 BIRDS FOUNDATION Beverly Hills, CA	AFGHANISTAN EVACUATION PREDOMINANTLY GIRLS	$1,000
CHILDRENS MEDICAL CENTER DALLAS, TX	RESEARCH & CARE ASSISTANCE	$1,000
DEEP MEDICINE CIRCLE OAKLAND, CA	EDUCATIONAL & COMMUNITY OUTREACH	$1,000
NORTH TEXAS FOOD BANK DALLAS, TX	PROVIDE MEALS TO THE HUNGREY	$1,000
POETIC DALLAS, TX	EDUCATION & ARTS	$1,000
TEXAS WOLFDOG PROJECT MONTGOMERY, TX	EDUCATION ADOPTION & FOSTERING	$1,000
JUBILEE PARK DALLAS, TX	COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION	$1,000
ST MARKS SCHOOL OF TEXAS DALLAS, TX	EDUCATIONAL	$1,000
THE HOCKADAY SCHOOL DALLAS, TX	EDUCATIONAL	$2,000

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	—

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Richard D Bass Foundation fund?

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.

How do I apply for a grant from Richard D Bass Foundation?

**Grant Characteristics:** • Typical grant awards range from $1,000 to $25,000 • Median grant size: $10,000 • Average grant amount: $22,000 • Historical range: Individual grants have ranged from $1,000 to $251,000 **Application Process:** The foundation operates on a preselected grantee model, meaning it typically selects grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. **Historical Activity:** According to available records, the foundation has made 64 grants totaling $1.4 million and has …

Where does Richard D Bass Foundation make grants?

What size grants does Richard D Bass Foundation award?

In 2024, Richard D Bass Foundation awarded 11 grants totaling $53K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Richard D Bass Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Richard D Bass Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.