Mercedes T Bass Charitable Corporation
Invitation OnlyFort Worth, Texas · EIN 20-8666619 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.3M
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$1.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $35,000.
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
35% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra | Fort Worth, TX | General purpose | $2,051,500 |
| The Texas Cultural Trust | Austin, TX | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Dallas Symphony Orchestra | Dallas, TX | General purpose | $40,000 |
| Caminos Del Inka | Fort Worth, TX | General purpose | $35,000 |
| Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts Inc | New York, NY | General purpose | $35,000 |
| The Aspen Institute | Washington, DC | General purpose | $35,000 |
| Robert B Silvers Foundation | New York, NY | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Tarrant Area Food Bank | Fort Worth, TX | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Fort Worth Youth Orchestra | Fort Worth, TX | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | General purpose | $10,000 |
| The Animal Medical Center | New York, NY | General purpose | $10,000 |
| The Metropolitan Opera | New York, NY | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Ascpa | New York, NY | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Haltom Area Band Friends | Haltom City, TX | Haltom high school marching band | $5,000 |
| Paslay Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Lena Pope Home Inc | Fort Worth, TX | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Texas Ballet Theater | Fort Worth, TX | General purpose | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,337,500 | 17 |
| 2023 | $3,230,950 | 18 |
| 2022 | $3,008,333 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611259349100541
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8666619
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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