SSB Charitable Corporation
SSB Charitable Corporation is a private foundation based in Fort Worth, Texas. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations working in areas including conservation, animal welfare, education, and access to eyeglasses.
SSB Charitable Corporation at a glance
In short: SSB Charitable Corporation gave $3.5M across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $354K), mostly in Ohio. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,535,435
- -3.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $353,544
- -13.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $75,000
- Total assets
- $53,792,935
- -0.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (1 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (51% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to SSB Charitable Corporation
- 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: 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 SSB Charitable Corporation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was CTWF Fund ($1.8M). Together the top 10 received $3.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 54 (35%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the reported shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Ohio 51%, Virginia 37%, Georgia 4%, North Carolina 3%, and California 3%. The 2024 recipient list also includes organizations in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is SSB Charitable Corporation open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 10 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $30; repeat grants $393K. How we count
Medians: $30 first-time, $100K repeat.
- 80% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 24% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.5M (2020) to $3.7M (2023). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $3.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CTWF Fund Cincinnati, OH | General Purpose | $1,810,440 |
| Conservation International Arlington, VA | General Purpose | $1,300,000 |
| Earth University Foundation Atlanta, GA | General Purpose | $139,960 |
| Friends of Bonobos Loya Ya Bonobo Sanctuary Durham, NC | General Purpose | $100,000 |
| Mercy for Animals Los Angeles, CA | General Purpose | $100,000 |
| NRDC New York, NY | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Farm Sanctuary Watkins Glen, NY | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Eyelliance New York, NY | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Passed Through from SRA Private Equity Portfolio V (E&F) LP New York, NY | General Purpose | $30 |
| Passed Through from SRA Private Equity Portfolio III (E&F) LP New York, NY | General Purpose | $5 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $53,792,935 | $1,884,838 | $4,047,516 | $3,535,435 | 10 | $3,535,435 | $1,394,975 | $3,756,047 |
| 2023 | $54,059,578 | $2,241,892 | $4,192,682 | $3,655,400 | 9 | $3,655,400 | $1,733,753 | $3,529,223 |
| 2022 | $56,005,867 | $1,404,047 | $4,015,720 | $3,520,040 | 12 | $3,520,040 | $323,084 | $3,548,833 |
| 2021 | $58,885,873 | $7,421,686 | $3,310,629 | $2,854,607 | 10 | $2,854,607 | $3,089,011 | $3,591,109 |
| 2020 | $54,506,483 | $6,152,695 | $2,822,011 | $2,466,204 | 13 | — | $276,658 | $2,788,630 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, SSB Charitable Corporation reported a distributable amount of $3.8M 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 formal mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. Earth University Foundation says its principal mission is to support the education of students attending EARTH University and the university’s related programs and initiatives. Mercy for Animals describes its mission as building a compassionate food system and a world where animals are respected, protected, and free. Farm Sanctuary says it pursues solutions to end animal agriculture and foster vegan living through education and policy advocacy. Eyelliance says it works to accelerate equitable access to eyeglasses.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $3,535,435. Grant amounts ranged from $5 to $1,810,440, with a median of $75,000. The largest grants were $1,810,440 to CTWF FUND and $1,300,000 to Conservation International, both for general purposes. Other grants included $139,960 to Earth University Foundation, $100,000 each to Friends of Bonobos Loya Ya Bonobo Sanctuary and Mercy for Animals, and $50,000 to NRDC.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Samantha S 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.
SSB Charitable Corporation is led by Samantha S. Bass, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Samantha S. 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 SSB Charitable Corporation
How much does SSB Charitable Corporation give each year?
SSB Charitable Corporation gave $3.5M across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.7M across 9 grants.
What is SSB Charitable Corporation's typical grant size?
SSB Charitable Corporation's median grant in 2024 was $75,000, and its average grant was $353,544, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from SSB Charitable Corporation that year got $30 on average.
Where does SSB Charitable Corporation give grants?
SSB Charitable Corporation gives mostly in Ohio: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (37%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants).
Does SSB Charitable Corporation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of SSB Charitable Corporation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are SSB Charitable Corporation's largest grantees?
SSB Charitable Corporation's largest 2024 grantees include CTWF Fund ($1,810,440), Conservation International ($1,300,000) and Earth University Foundation ($139,960), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is SSB Charitable Corporation?
SSB Charitable Corporation reported $53.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.8M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does SSB Charitable Corporation fund?
No formal mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. Earth University Foundation says its principal mission is to support the education of students attending EARTH University and the university’s related programs and initiatives. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from SSB Charitable Corporation?
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 ↑
What is SSB Charitable Corporation's EIN?
SSB Charitable Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-0722937. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does SSB 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work SSB Charitable Corporation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). SSB Charitable Corporation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ssb-charitable-corporation-morg_7a3f4b46bcee416f9eb41daac71e6aaa
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