The Anne Hendricks Bass Foundation
The Anne Hendricks Bass Foundation is a private foundation based in Fort Worth, Texas. In filing year 2024, it reported 46 grants totaling $6,597,436, including support for charitable operations, a university, cultural organizations, and community institutions.
The Anne Hendricks Bass Foundation at a glance
In short: The Anne Hendricks Bass Foundation gave $6.6M across 46 grants in 2024 (avg $143K), mostly in Texas. 15% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,597,436
- +585.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 46
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $143,423
- +585.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (7 of 46, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (70% 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 The Anne Hendricks Bass Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing lists written materials, no restrictions on awards, and contact with trustee Hyatt A. Bass.
- Contact
Application contact: Hyatt A Bass
Mailing address: 1801 Deepdale Drive, Fort Worth, TX 79107-3517
Phone: (817) 735-1840
Website: https://thebassfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Anne Hendricks Bass Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was HAB Charitable Corporation ($2.3M). Together the top 10 received $6.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
223 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 199 grants of 223 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 70% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 24% to recipients in New York. The remaining reported shares went to Georgia (3%), North Carolina (2%), and Connecticut (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 46 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Anne Hendricks Bass Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 46 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $660K; repeat grants $51K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 83% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 652% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 261% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $775K (2020) to $6.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 46 grants totaling $6.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| HAB Charitable Corporation Fort Worth, TX | General Charitable Operations | $2,277,830 |
| SSB Charitable Corporation Fort Worth, TX | General Charitable Operations | $2,277,830 |
| New York University New York, NY | General Support | $1,000,000 |
| Earth University Foundation Atlanta, GA | Support for Students | $194,991 |
| The New York Botanical Garden Bronx, NY | Advance mission to connect people with plants and nature through science, education, and community horticulture | $150,000 |
| Carolina Ballet Raleigh, NC | Program Support | $100,000 |
| Kent Library Association Kent, CT | Library Services for the Community | $81,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY | General Support | $75,000 |
| North American Friends of Great Dixter Dorset, VT | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts New York, NY | Lincoln Center Productions and Community Enrichment | $35,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 filing states that the foundation transferred assets to HAB Charitable Corporation and SSB Charitable Corporation. For each recipient, it reported cash of $610,341 and securities with a cost basis of $1,667,489 and fair market value of $5,811,745.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $-2,419,654 | $6,604,715 | $6,597,436 | 46 | $2,042,715 | $32,003 | $781,221 |
| 2023 | $8,419,931 | $528,926 | $1,006,650 | $963,020 | 46 | $980,845 | $504,825 | $803,380 |
| 2022 | $8,863,986 | $184,657 | $986,783 | $944,666 | 44 | $961,173 | $147,747 | $867,167 |
| 2021 | $9,718,496 | $397,656 | $1,000,925 | $877,533 | 44 | $894,060 | $289,336 | $990,110 |
| 2020 | $10,431,236 | $1,310,427 | $854,363 | $774,662 | 43 | — | $1,239,618 | $849,382 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Anne Hendricks Bass Foundation reported a distributable amount of $781K 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 mission statement for the Anne Hendricks Bass Foundation is provided in the available information. Its 2024 grant purposes included general charitable operations, general support, student support, program support, library services, and support for arts and cultural organizations.
Examples of supported organizations describe their own work in varied terms. New York University says its primary missions are education, research and scholarship, and patient care. Earth University Foundation describes its mission as providing financial assistance and other support for students attending EARTH University and for programs supporting that education. Carolina Ballet says it performs professional ballet for audiences in North Carolina and beyond. The Kent Library Association says it supports a library that enriches its community through materials, programs, and services.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 46 grants totaling $6,597,436. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $2,277,830, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest grants were $2,277,830 each to HAB Charitable Corporation and SSB Charitable Corporation for general charitable operations, and $1,000,000 to New York University for general support. Other notable grants included $194,991 to Earth University Foundation for student support, $150,000 to The New York Botanical Garden, and $100,000 to Carolina Ballet for program support.
The foundation also gave $81,000 to Kent Library Association for community library services, $75,000 to The Metropolitan Museum of Art for general support, $35,000 to Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, and $25,000 each to American Ballet Theatre and Brooklyn Academy of Music.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Hyatt A. Bass and Samantha S. Bass as trustees.
The Anne Hendricks Bass Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Hyatt A. Bass
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samantha S. Bass
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 The Anne Hendricks Bass Foundation
How much does The Anne Hendricks Bass Foundation give each year?
The Anne Hendricks Bass Foundation gave $6.6M across 46 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $963K across 46 grants.
What is The Anne Hendricks Bass Foundation's typical grant size?
The Anne Hendricks Bass Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $143,423, across 46 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Anne Hendricks Bass Foundation that year got $660K on average.
Where does The Anne Hendricks Bass Foundation give grants?
The Anne Hendricks Bass Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (23 grants), Fort Worth, TX (4 grants) and Kent, CT (4 grants).
Does The Anne Hendricks Bass Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 52% of The Anne Hendricks Bass Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 46) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (3 grants).
Who are The Anne Hendricks Bass Foundation's largest grantees?
The Anne Hendricks Bass Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include HAB Charitable Corporation ($2,277,830), SSB Charitable Corporation ($2,277,830) and New York University ($1,000,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does The Anne Hendricks Bass Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the Anne Hendricks Bass Foundation is provided in the available information. Its 2024 grant purposes included general charitable operations, general support, student support, program support, library services, and support for arts and cultural organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Anne Hendricks Bass Foundation?
The filing lists written materials, no restrictions on awards, and contact with trustee Hyatt A. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Anne Hendricks Bass Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Anne Hendricks Bass Foundation reported a distributable amount of $781K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Anne Hendricks Bass Foundation's EIN?
The Anne Hendricks Bass Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7117629. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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