The Sophie S Bass Foundation
Invitation OnlyFort Worth, Texas · EIN 20-5327433 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$125K
Organizations funded5
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$2.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $25,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Medical Center Foundation | Dallas, TX | Pediatric health care and innovation. | $50,000 |
| Fort Worth Zoological Association | Fort Worth, TX | To support various programs for the fort worth zoo. | $25,000 |
| City Kids Adventures | San Antonio, TX | Provides outdoor opportunities for city kids to expand their horizons beyond their neighborhoods. | $20,000 |
| Southwestern Medical Foundation | Dallas, TX | Studies the causes, prevention and cure diseases of the minds and bodies of underserved persons. | $20,000 |
| One Safe Place | Fort Worth, TX | To support the prevention of crime and violence in tarrant county's neighborhoods, schools, and homes. | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $125,000 | 5 |
| 2023 | $140,000 | 4 |
| 2022 | $200,000 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601259349101435
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5327433
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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