Mr & Mrs Gus Blass Foundation
Invitation OnlyLittle Rock, Arkansas · EIN 81-6235993 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$115K
Organizations funded34
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$2.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $2,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
73% of grants went outside Arkansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Methodist University | Dallas, TX | Undesignated | $36,200 |
| Children's Medical Center Foundation | Dallas, TX | Undesignated | $25,000 |
| Highland Park Educational Foundation | Highland Park, NJ | Undesignated | $8,250 |
| Methodist Health System Foundation | Little Rock, AR | Undesignated | $5,250 |
| Crystal Charity Ball | Dallas, TX | Undesignated | $5,000 |
| Girl Scouts of North Texas | Dallas, TX | Undesignated | $5,000 |
| University of Texas Southwestern Medical Foundation | Dallas, TX | Undesignated | $5,000 |
| Congregation B'nai Israel | Hot Springs, AR | Undesignated | $3,000 |
| Baylor Scott & White | Temple, TX | Undesignated | $2,500 |
| Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute | Dallas, TX | Undesignated | $2,500 |
| Uams Institutional Advancements | Little Rock, AR | Undesignated | $2,000 |
| Womens Auxiliary of Childrens Medical Foundation | Dallas, TX | Undesignated | $1,650 |
| Salesmanship Club of Dallas | Dallas, TX | Undesignated | $1,600 |
| Dallas Woman's Club | Dallas, TX | Undesignated | $1,500 |
| Jr League of Dallas | Dallas, TX | Undesignated | $1,095 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Little Rock, AR | Undesignated | $1,000 |
| National Wwii Museum | New Orleans, LA | Undesignated | $1,000 |
| St Mark's School of Texas | Dallas, TX | Undesignated | $1,000 |
| Texas Woman's University | Dallas, TX | Undesignated | $1,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Little Rock, AR | Undesignated | $1,000 |
| The Senior Source | Dallas, TX | Undesignated | $875 |
| Charter 100 | Dallas, TX | Undesignated | $500 |
| The Dallas Assembly | Dallas, TX | Undesignated | $500 |
| University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center | Dallas, TX | Undesignated | $475 |
| Chi Omega | Fayetteville, AR | Undesginated | $300 |
| Celebrating Women-Baylor Scott and White Hospital | Fort Worth, TX | Undesignated | $250 |
| Forefront Living Foundation | Dallas, TX | Undesignated | $250 |
| Kurt Thomas Foundation | Frisco, TX | Undesignated | $250 |
| University Park Parks and Recreation | University Park Dallas, TX | Undesignated | $250 |
| Mariane Scruggs Garden Club | Dallas, TX | Undesignated | $200 |
| Little Rock Compassion Center | Little Rock, AR | Undesignated | $135 |
| Humane Society of Pulaski County | Little Rock, AR | Undesignated | $100 |
| Operation Kindness | Carrollton, TX | Undesignated | $100 |
| Care for Animals | Little Rock, AR | Undesignated | $50 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $114,780 | 34 |
| 2024 | $104,209 | 38 |
| 2023 | $75,865 | 37 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641209349100629
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-6235993
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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