SSB Charitable Corporation is a private foundation based in Fort Worth, Texas, classified as a 501(c)(3) organization. The foundation was granted tax-exempt status in July 2017. It operates as a grantmaking foundation focused on philanthropic activities and fund distribution.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$53.8M
-0.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.5M
-3.3% YoY
Grant Count
10
+11.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$354K
-13.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization has not publicly provided a formal mission statement. However, based on its grantmaking activity, SSB Charitable Corporation supports causes in the following areas:
- Environmental conservation and renewable energy
- Education
- Community and school gardens
- Environmental education
- Health care
Grantmaking
SSB Charitable Corporation is an active grantmaker. In 2023, the foundation made 21 grants with total giving of approximately $3.5 million.
Grant Range
** Typical awards range from $5,000 to $2,786,900, indicating significant variation in grant sizes.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking has primary geographic focus in:
- New York
- North Carolina
- Virginia
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 31, 2023:
- Total Assets: $54,059,578
- Total Revenue: $2,241,892
- Total Expenses: $4,192,682
- Total Liabilities: $4,500
Revenue Breakdown (2023):
- Investment income and dividends: $961,892
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $1,265,129
- Miscellaneous revenues: $14,871
Staffing: The foundation operates with 0 employees.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $53,792,935 | $54,059,578 | $56,005,867 |
| Revenue | $1,884,838 | $2,241,892 | $1,404,047 |
| Expenses | $4,047,516 | $4,192,682 | $4,015,720 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,535,435 | $3,655,400 | $3,520,040 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,394,975 | $1,733,753 | $323,084 |
| Distributable Amount | $3,756,047 | $3,529,223 | $3,548,833 |
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
54 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
Samantha S Bass is identified as a primary supporter of the foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAMANTHA S BASS | PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | — | — |
| GARY W REESE | VP, TREASURER | — | — |
| THOMAS W WHITE | VP, SECRETARY, DIRECTOR | — | — |
| SUZANNE M HALE | VP, ASST TREASURER | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Recent grant announcements indicate the foundation's continued active grantmaking:
Violet's Kitchen received an SSB Research Group Foundation grant (March 2025)
Violets Kitchen Receives the SBB Research Group FoundationNorth Side Housing and Supportive Services received an SSB Research Group Foundation grant (2025)
Violets Kitchen Receives the SBB Research Group FoundationThree Illinois nonprofits received additional grants from the SBB Research Group Foundation (February 2025)
Violets Kitchen Receives the SBB Research Group FoundationGrant finalists were named for September 2024, including Black Onyx Allstars and the Illinois Association of Free Charitable Clinics
SBB Research Group Foundation Awards Additional Grants to 3 Illinois NonprofitsGrant finalists were announced for May 2024, including Project Education Plus, Support Over Stigma, and You Matter 2
SBB Research Group Foundation Names May 2024 Grant Finalists: Project EducationSubject 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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