The Ramona F Bass Foundation
The Ramona F Bass Foundation is a private foundation, based in Fort Worth, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $87K. Net investment income was $72K.
The Ramona F Bass Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ramona F Bass Foundation gave $87K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $87,000
- +6.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,500
- +23.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,500
- Total assets
- $1,023,560
- -1.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (38% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Ramona F Bass Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Palestine Childrens Relief Fund ($23K). Together the top 6 received $87K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 21 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Ramona F Bass Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2019) to $87K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $87K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Palestine Childrens Relief Fund Los Angeles, CA | Provide humanitarian relief focused on healthcare for children in palestine. | $22,500 |
| Unrwa USA National Committee Inc Washington, DC | Promote a life of dignity and human development for palestine refugees. | $22,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc New Yort, NY | Provide leadership, advocacy, and education in the field of reproductive health care. | $10,500 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas Inc Dallas, TX | Help protect and restore access to safe, legal abortion and reproductive rights | $10,500 |
| The Malala Fund Washington, DC | Promote girls' education and equality worldwide by working to ensure that girls everywhere have access to 12 years of free, safe and quality education. | $10,500 |
| The Trevor Project West Hollywood, CA | To Provide Crisis Counselors LGBTQ Young People. | $10,500 |
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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 | $1,023,560 | $71,915 | $88,046 | $87,000 | 6 | $87,000 | $71,790 | $96,411 |
| 2024 | $1,039,691 | $55,531 | $82,818 | $82,000 | 7 | $82,000 | $55,471 | $86,707 |
| 2023 | $1,066,978 | $50,941 | $86,774 | $86,000 | 1 | $86,000 | $50,911 | $81,657 |
| 2022 | $1,102,811 | $57,134 | $78,583 | $78,000 | 1 | $78,000 | $57,114 | $85,803 |
| 2021 | $1,124,260 | $44,470 | $72,069 | $70,000 | 6 | — | $44,450 | $78,002 |
| 2020 | $1,151,259 | $44,043 | $53,172 | $52,000 | 6 | — | $44,023 | $70,370 |
| 2019 | $1,160,388 | $566,528 | $32,567 | $32,000 | 1 | — | $52,817 | $51,986 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ramona F Bass Foundation reported a distributable amount of $96K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Ramona F Bass Foundation is led by Lee M. Bass, Director & President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lee M. Bass
Director & President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Ardon E. Moore III
Director, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Ramona Frates Bass
Director, Vice President & Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Gary W. Reese
Assistant Secretary & Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Thomas W. White
Assistant Secretary & Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The Ramona F Bass Foundation
How much does The Ramona F Bass Foundation give each year?
The Ramona F Bass Foundation gave $87K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $82K across 7 grants.
What is The Ramona F Bass Foundation's typical grant size?
The Ramona F Bass Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,500, and its average grant was $14,500, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Ramona F Bass Foundation give grants?
The Ramona F Bass Foundation's top state is California, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (38%) and New York (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Ramona F Bass Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Ramona F Bass Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Ramona F Bass Foundation's largest grantees?
The Ramona F Bass Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Palestine Childrens Relief Fund ($22,500), Unrwa USA National Committee Inc ($22,500) and Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc ($10,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Ramona F Bass Foundation?
The Ramona F Bass Foundation reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $87K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $96K (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 is The Ramona F Bass Foundation's EIN?
The Ramona F Bass Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5327512. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 11, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 20, 2024)
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