Lee and Ramona Bass Foundation
Invitation OnlyFort Worth, Texas · EIN 75-2495163 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.7M
Organizations funded5
Typical grant$250,000
Total assets$87.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $200,000 and $250,000.
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
40% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at Austin | Austin, TX | Texas Invasive Species Research Program | $944,770 |
| The International Rhino Foundation | Strasburg, VA | General Support | $250,000 |
| Fossil Rim Wildlife Center Inc | Glen Rose, TX | Capital Support - Animal Health & Conservation Ctr. | $250,000 |
| The Peregrine Fund Inc | Boise, ID | General Support for Aplomado Program | $200,000 |
| Opportunity in Overalls | Fort Worth, TX | Operational Support | $20,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at Austin | Austin, TX | Texas Invasive Species Research Program | $1,769,540 |
| The Peregrine Fund Inc | Boise, ID | General Support for Aplomado Program | $400,000 |
| The International Rhino Foundation | Strasburg, VA | General Support | $250,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,664,770 | 8 |
| 2023 | $5,282,829 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349107379
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-2495163
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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