C M Bass Foundation
Invitation OnlyFort Worth, Texas · EIN 82-3589887 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.2M
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$22.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $75,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
76% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dia Center for the Arts Inc | New York, NY | General | $470,000 |
| Friends of Laguna Seca Inc | Salinas, CA | General | $250,000 |
| Duke University | Durham, NC | General | $110,000 |
| St Lukes School | San Francisco, CA | General | $75,000 |
| Middlesex School | Concord, MA | General | $50,000 |
| The Mad Foundation Inc | New York, NY | General | $50,000 |
| Dallas Museum of Art | Dallas, TX | General | $50,000 |
| Eat Real Certified Inc | San Francisco, CA | General | $25,000 |
| Lynne Cohen Foundation for Ovarian Cancer Research | Santa Monica, CA | General | $25,000 |
| Ucsf Foundation | San Francisco, CA | General | $25,000 |
| The Dawn Redwoods Trust | Tiburon, CA | General | $25,000 |
| The Chinati Foundation | Marfa, TX | General | $10,000 |
| Passed Through From Fw Lkcm Headwater Investors III LLC | Fort Wortht, TX | General | $68 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,165,068 | 13 |
| 2023 | $1,040,026 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 21, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522949349100512
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-3589887
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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