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Harry Bass Foundation Grants
Private foundation · EIN 75-1876307 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2025
- Total grants paid
- $40.1M
- Grants reported
- 92
- Median grant
- $30K
- Future commitments
- None reported
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 40 | $6.7M |
| 2024 | 52 | $33.4M |
Where Harry Bass Foundation gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS DALLAS | RICHARDSON, TX | PROGRAM | 2024 | $20M |
| DALLAS HISTORICAL SOCIETY | DALLAS, TX | PROGRAM | 2024 | $7M |
| UT SOUTHWESTERN CO SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL FDN | DALLAS, TX | PROGRAM | 2025 | $5M |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | AUSTIN, TX | PROGRAM | 2024 | $4M |
| DALLAS ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY | DALLAS, TX | PROGRAM | 2024 | $250K |
| READERS 2 LEADERS | DALLAS, TX | PROGRAM | 2024 | $225K |
| TEXANS ON A MISSION | DALLAS, TX | GOS | 2024 | $200K |
| SAMARITANS PURSE | BOONE, NC | PROGRAM | 2024 | $150K |
| MOMENTOUS INSTITUTE | DALLAS, TX | PROGRAM | 2024 | $150K |
| UPLIFT EDUCATION | DALLAS, TX | PROGRAM | 2024 | $150K |
| READERS 2 LEADERS | DALLAS, TX | PROGRAM | 2025 | $150K |
| SMU MEADOWS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS | DALLAS, TX | PROGRAM | 2024 | $100K |
| SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY | DALLAS, TX | PROGRAM | 2025 | $100K |
| READING PARTNERS NORTH TEXAS | DALLAS, TX | PROGRAM | 2025 | $100K |
| THE GEORGE W BUSH FOUNDATION | DALLAS, TX | PROGRAM | 2025 | $100K |
| NORTH TEXAS FOOD BANK | PLANO, TX | PROGRAM | 2025 | $100K |
| TEXANS ON MISSION | DALLAS, TX | GOS | 2025 | $100K |
| CHILD CARE GROUP | DALLAS, TX | PROGRAM | 2025 | $100K |
| GIRL SCOUTS OF NORTHEAST TEXAS | DALLAS, TX | GOS | 2024 | $75K |
| YOUNG WOMEN'S PREPARATORY NETWORK | DALLAS, TX | PROGRAM | 2024 | $75K |
| READING PARTNERS NORTH TEXAS | DALLAS, TX | PROGRAM | 2024 | $75K |
| PROJECT TRANSFORMATION | DALLAS, TX | PROGRAM | 2024 | $75K |
| YOUNG WOMEN'S PREPARATORY NETWORK | DALLAS, TX | PROGRAM | 2025 | $75K |
| CROSSROADS COMMUNITY SERVICES | DALLAS, TX | PROGRAM | 2025 | $75K |
| FAMILY COMPASS | DALLAS, TX | PROGRAM | 2025 | $64.2K |
How to apply
This foundation publishes application instructions on its latest 990-PF and does not report restricting giving to preselected organizations. See more foundations that accept applications.
- Contact
- DAVID CALHOUN
- Address
- 4809 COLE AVENUE SUITE 105 DALLAS, TX, 75205
- Phone
- 2145990300
- Deadlines
- NO NO
- Application materials
- WEBSITE SUBMISSION AT HTTP://HBRF.ORG
- Restrictions
- NO, BUT DALLAS COUNTY PREFERRED
About this data
Figures are aggregated from Harry Bass Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (2 filings on file, most recent tax year 2025). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.