Also known as: Bass Foundation
Based on their 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing (EIN 751876307) — historical reported giving, not an open application portal.
Compiled from public IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation.
In its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing, Harry Bass Foundation reported 45 grants totaling $33,365,300 to 45 organizations across 3 states and territories. Its largest reported grant was $20,000,000 to University of Texas Dallas.
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| Recipient | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|
| University of Texas Dallas | RICHARDSON, TX | $20,000,000 |
| Dallas Historical Society | DALLAS, TX | $7,000,000 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | AUSTIN, TX | $4,000,000 |
| Dallas Zoological Society | DALLAS, TX | $250,000 |
| Readers 2 Leaders | DALLAS, TX | $225,000 |
| Momentous Institute | DALLAS, TX | $150,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | BOONE, NC | $150,000 |
| Uplift Education | DALLAS, TX | $150,000 |
| SMU Meadows School of the Arts | DALLAS, TX | $100,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas | DALLAS, TX | $75,000 |
| Project Transformation | DALLAS, TX | $75,000 |
| Reading Partners North Texas | DALLAS, TX | $75,000 |
| Young Women's Preparatory Network | DALLAS, TX | $75,000 |
| Interfaith Family Services | DALLAS, TX | $55,000 |
| Bachman Lake Together | DALLAS, TX | $50,000 |
| Brother Bill's Helping Hand | DALLAS, TX | $50,000 |
| Child Care Group | DALLAS, TX | $50,000 |
| Educational Opportunities Inc | DALLAS, TX | $50,000 |
| Parkinson Voice Project | RICHARDSON, TX | $50,000 |
| Child Poverty Action LAB | DALLAS, TX | $40,000 |
| Dallas Symphony Orchestra | DALLAS, TX | $35,000 |
| Pedal the Pacific | AUSTIN, TX | $35,000 |
| Network of Community Ministries Inc | RICHARDSON, TX | $30,000 |
| Prevent Blindness Texas | HOUSTON, TX | $30,000 |
| Visiting Nurse Association of Texas | DALLAS, TX | $25,500 |
| Dallas Afterschool Network | DALLAS, TX | $25,000 |
| Dallas Center for the Performing Arts Foundation | DALLAS, TX | $25,000 |
| HHM Health | DALLAS, TX | $25,000 |
| Jubilee Park & Community Center | DALLAS, TX | $25,000 |
| Lumin Education | DALLAS, TX | $25,000 |
| The Family Place | DALLAS, TX | $25,000 |
| The Senior Source | DALLAS, TX | $25,000 |
| Family Compass | DALLAS, TX | $20,000 |
| Vogel Alcove | DALLAS, TX | $20,000 |
| Buckner International | DALLAS, TX | $19,800 |
| Dallas Services | DALLAS, TX | $15,000 |
| Houston Museum of Natural Science | HOUSTON, TX | $15,000 |
| Texas Ramp Project | RICHARDSON, TX | $15,000 |
| Texas Women's League | LA GRANGE, TX | $15,000 |
| First United Methodist Church - Family Ministries | GONZALES, TX | $10,000 |
| Freed People | CROWLEY, TX | $10,000 |
| Gonzales Crystal Theatre Inc | GONZALES, TX | $10,000 |
| Hope Farm | FT WORTH, TX | $10,000 |
| ALS TDI | WATERTOWN, MA | $5,000 |
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Source: this foundation’s own public IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024 — Part XV (grants paid). Figures are as reported by the foundation for a single filing year and reflect historical giving, not a current application opportunity. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation. Always confirm details with the funder before applying.
