Harry Bass Foundation
Historical FunderDallas, Texas · EIN 75-1876307 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $64,200.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | DAVID CALHOUN |
|---|---|
| Address | 4809 COLE AVENUE SUITE 105, DALLAS TX 75205 |
| Phone | 2145990300 |
| Form and materials | WEBSITE SUBMISSION AT HTTP://HBRF.ORG |
| Deadlines | NO NO |
| Restrictions | NO, BUT DALLAS COUNTY PREFERRED |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ut Southwestern Co Southwestern Medical Fdn | Dallas, TX | Program | $5,000,000 |
| Readers 2 Leaders | Dallas, TX | Program | $150,000 |
| Child Care Group | Dallas, TX | Program | $100,000 |
| The George W Bush Foundation | Dallas, TX | Program | $100,000 |
| Reading Partners North Texas | Dallas, TX | Program | $100,000 |
| North Texas Food Bank | Plano, TX | Program | $100,000 |
| Southern Methodist University | Dallas, TX | Program | $100,000 |
| Texans on Mission | Dallas, TX | Gos | $100,000 |
| Crossroads Community Services | Dallas, TX | Program | $75,000 |
| Young Women's Preparatory Network | Dallas, TX | Program | $75,000 |
| Family Compass | Dallas, TX | Program | $64,200 |
| Parkinson Voice Project | Richardson, TX | Program | $50,000 |
| Community Partners of Dallas | Dallas, TX | Program | $40,000 |
| Dallas Symphony Orchestra | Dallas, TX | Program | $35,000 |
| Network of Community Ministries Inc | Richardson, TX | Gos | $35,000 |
| Vogel Alcove | Dallas, TX | Program | $35,000 |
| Dallas Children's Advocacy Center | Dallas, TX | Program | $30,000 |
| Incarnation Place | Dallas, TX | Program | $30,000 |
| Kipp Texas Public Schools | Houston, TX | Program | $30,000 |
| Pedal the Pacific | Austin, TX | Program | $30,000 |
| Prevent Blindness Texas | Houston, TX | Program | $30,000 |
| The Senior Source | Dallas, TX | Program | $30,000 |
| Tyler Street Tower | Dallas, TX | Program | $30,000 |
| Jubilee Park & Community Center | Dallas, TX | Program | $30,000 |
| Metrocrest Services | Carrollton, TX | Program | $25,000 |
| National Wildlife Federation | Austin, TX | Gos | $25,000 |
| West Dallas Community School | Dallas, TX | Program | $25,000 |
| Buckner Children& Family Service | Dallas, TX | Program | $25,000 |
| The Agape Clinic | Dallas, TX | Program | $20,000 |
| Genesis Women's Shelter | Dallas, TX | Program | $20,000 |
| Mesquite Education Foundation | Mesquite, TX | Program | $20,000 |
| Rainbow Days | Dallas, TX | Program | $20,000 |
| Robotics Education and Competition Foun | Greenville, TX | Program | $20,000 |
| Highland Park United Methodist Church | Dallas, TX | Gos | $20,000 |
| Houston Museum of Natural Science | Houston, TX | Program | $20,000 |
| First United Methodist Church Gonzales | Gonzales, TX | Program | $15,000 |
| After-School All Stars North Texas | Dallas, TX | Program | $15,000 |
| Texas Women's League | LA Grange, TX | Program | $15,000 |
| Dan D Rogers Elementary | Dallas, TX | Program | $5,800 |
| Retina Foundation | Dallas, TX | Program | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,691,000 | 40 |
| 2024 | $33,367,600 | 52 |
| 2023 | $22,829,500 | 60 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611289349101906
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-1876307
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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