Richard D Bass Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 75-6013540
Foundation Overview
Based in Dallas, TX, Richard D Bass Foundation has awarded 174 grants totaling $2,073,000 to organizations in Texas, Virginia and 8 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $500 to $251,000, with a median award of $1,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
12 of 44 recipients (27%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
71% of all grants are concentrated in Texas, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Texas, funding concentrates in Dallas (90%), Montgomery (6%), Irving (2%).
Funding Trajectory
Moderate 44% growth trend over 7 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (37%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Richard D Bass Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Medical Foundation | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Research & Education | 2023 |
| The Family Place | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Emergency Shelter & Outreach Counseling | 2023 |
| North Texas Food Bank | $2,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Provide Meals To The Hungry | 2023 |
| Childrens Medical Center | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Research & Care Assistance | 2023 |
| Poetic | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Education & Arts | 2023 |
| Texas Wolfdog Project Shelter | $1,000 | Montgomery, TX, US | Education Adoption & Fostering | 2023 |
| 30 Bird Foundation | $1,000 | Beverly Hills, CA, US | Afghanistan Evacuation Predominantly Schoolgirls | 2023 |
| The Hockaday School | $2,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Educational | 2023 |
| The Bridge | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Homeless Recovery Center | 2023 |
| Wasatch Adaptive Sports | $1,000 | Snowbird, UT, US | Programs For Individuals With Adaptive Needs | 2023 |
| Deep Medicine Circle | $1,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Educational & Community Outreach | 2023 |
| Southwestern Medical Foundation | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Research & Education | 2023 |
| The Family Place | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Emergency Shelter & Outreach Counseling | 2023 |
| North Texas Food Bank | $2,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Provide Meals To The Hungry | 2023 |
| Childrens Medical Center | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Research & Care Assistance | 2023 |
| Poetic | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Education & Arts | 2023 |
| Texas Wolfdog Project Shelter | $1,000 | Montgomery, TX, US | Education Adoption & Fostering | 2023 |
| 30 Bird Foundation | $1,000 | Beverly Hills, CA, US | Afghanistan Evacuation Predominantly Schoolgirls | 2023 |
| The Hockaday School | $2,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Educational | 2023 |
| The Bridge | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Homeless Recovery Center | 2023 |
| Wasatch Adaptive Sports | $1,000 | Snowbird, UT, US | Programs For Individuals With Adaptive Needs | 2023 |
| Deep Medicine Circle | $1,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Educational & Community Outreach | 2023 |
| Southwestern Medical Foundation | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Research & Education | 2023 |
| The Family Place | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Emergency Shelter & Outreach Counseling | 2023 |
| North Texas Food Bank | $2,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Provide Meals To The Hungry | 2023 |
| Childrens Medical Center | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Research & Care Assistance | 2023 |
| Poetic | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Education & Arts | 2023 |
| Texas Wolfdog Project Shelter | $1,000 | Montgomery, TX, US | Education Adoption & Fostering | 2023 |
| 30 Bird Foundation | $1,000 | Beverly Hills, CA, US | Afghanistan Evacuation Predominantly Schoolgirls | 2023 |
| The Hockaday School | $2,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Educational | 2023 |
| The Bridge | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Homeless Recovery Center | 2023 |
| Wasatch Adaptive Sports | $1,000 | Snowbird, UT, US | Programs For Individuals With Adaptive Needs | 2023 |
| Deep Medicine Circle | $1,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Educational & Community Outreach | 2023 |
| Southwestern Medical Foundation | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Research & Education | 2023 |
| The Family Place | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Emergency Shelter & Outreach Counseling | 2023 |
| North Texas Food Bank | $2,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Provide Meals To The Hungry | 2023 |
| Childrens Medical Center | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Research & Care Assistance | 2023 |
| Poetic | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Education & Arts | 2023 |
| Texas Wolfdog Project Shelter | $1,000 | Montgomery, TX, US | Education Adoption & Fostering | 2023 |
| 30 Bird Foundation | $1,000 | Beverly Hills, CA, US | Afghanistan Evacuation Predominantly Schoolgirls | 2023 |
| The Hockaday School | $2,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Educational | 2023 |
| The Bridge | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Homeless Recovery Center | 2023 |
| Wasatch Adaptive Sports | $1,000 | Snowbird, UT, US | Programs For Individuals With Adaptive Needs | 2023 |
| Deep Medicine Circle | $1,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Educational & Community Outreach | 2023 |
| Dallas Holocaust Human Rights | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Teaching History Of Holocaust | 2022 |
| Spirit Of America - Ukrain Fund | $15,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Humanitarian Efforts | 2022 |
| North Texas Food Bank | $2,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Provide Meals To The Hungry | 2022 |
| Childrens Medical Center | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Research & Care Assistance | 2022 |
| Poetic | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Education & Arts | 2022 |
| Texas Wolfdog Project Shelter | $1,000 | Montgomery, TX, US | Education Adoption & Fostering | 2022 |
| Austin Street Center | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Provide Safe Shelter For Homeless | 2022 |
| The Hockaday School | $3,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Educational | 2022 |
| The Bridge | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Homeless Recovery Center | 2022 |
| Wasatch Adaptive Sports | $2,000 | Snowbird, UT, US | Programs For Individuals With Adaptive Needs | 2022 |
| Christo Rey Dallas | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Parkland Foundation | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Educational & Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Deep Medicine Circle | $1,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Educational & Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Dallas Holocaust Human Rights | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Teaching History Of Holocaust | 2022 |
| Spirit Of America - Ukrain Fund | $15,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Humanitarian Efforts | 2022 |
| North Texas Food Bank | $2,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Provide Meals To The Hungry | 2022 |
| Childrens Medical Center | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Research & Care Assistance | 2022 |
| Poetic | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Education & Arts | 2022 |
| Texas Wolfdog Project Shelter | $1,000 | Montgomery, TX, US | Education Adoption & Fostering | 2022 |
| Austin Street Center | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Provide Safe Shelter For Homeless | 2022 |
| The Hockaday School | $3,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Educational | 2022 |
| The Bridge | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Homeless Recovery Center | 2022 |
| Wasatch Adaptive Sports | $2,000 | Snowbird, UT, US | Programs For Individuals With Adaptive Needs | 2022 |
| Christo Rey Dallas | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Parkland Foundation | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Educational & Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Deep Medicine Circle | $1,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Educational & Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Dallas Holocaust Human Rights | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Teaching History Of Holocaust | 2022 |
| Spirit Of America - Ukrain Fund | $15,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Humanitarian Efforts | 2022 |
| North Texas Food Bank | $2,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Provide Meals To The Hungry | 2022 |
| Childrens Medical Center | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Research & Care Assistance | 2022 |
| Poetic | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Education & Arts | 2022 |
| Texas Wolfdog Project Shelter | $1,000 | Montgomery, TX, US | Education Adoption & Fostering | 2022 |
| Austin Street Center | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Provide Safe Shelter For Homeless | 2022 |
| The Hockaday School | $3,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Educational | 2022 |
| The Bridge | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Homeless Recovery Center | 2022 |
| Wasatch Adaptive Sports | $2,000 | Snowbird, UT, US | Programs For Individuals With Adaptive Needs | 2022 |
| Christo Rey Dallas | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Parkland Foundation | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Educational & Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Deep Medicine Circle | $1,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Educational & Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Dallas Holocaust Human Rights | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Teaching History Of Holocaust | 2021 |
| The Catholic Foundation | $25,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Community Outreach - Homeless | 2021 |
| St Marks School Of Texas | $25,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Religious & Educational | 2021 |
| Spirit Of America - Afghan Emerg Fu | $10,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Humanitarian Efforts | 2021 |
| North Texas Food Bank | $2,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Provide Meals To The Hungry | 2021 |
| Sogorea Te Land Trust | $1,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Return Of Indigenous Land To Indigenous People | 2021 |
| Childrens Medical Center | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Research & Care Assistance | 2021 |
| Momentous Institute | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Education & Community Outreach | 2021 |
| Poetic | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Education & Arts | 2021 |
| International Wolf Center | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Educating Individuals On Wolves | 2021 |
| Austin Street Center | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Provide Safe Shelter For Homeless | 2021 |
| The Hockaday School | $2,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Back On My Feet | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program For Homeless Individuals | 2021 |
| Wasatch Adaptive Sports | $2,000 | Snowbird, UT, US | Programs For Individuals With Adaptive Needs | 2021 |
| Austin Street Center | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Provide Safe Shelter For Homeless | 2020 |
| Back On My Feet | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program For Homeless Individuals | 2020 |
| Center For Depression Research Cl | $100,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Research & Education | 2020 |
| Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Ce | $2,500 | Enid, OK, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Childrens Medical Center | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Pediatric Acute Care Teaching Hospital | 2020 |
| Connecticut Dance School | $1,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Cistercian Preparatory School | $25,000 | Irving, TX, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Dallas Holocaust Human Rights Mus | $25,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Feeding America | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Equitable Access To Nutritious Food For All | 2020 |
| Food Shift | $1,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Ensure Nutritious Food Is Not Wasted | 2020 |
| George W Bush Foundation | $100,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Engage Communities To Develop Leaders | 2020 |
| Hockaday School Annual Fund | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Educational | 2020 |
| International Wolf Center | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Educating Individuals On Wolves | 2020 |
| North Texas Food Bank | $2,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Provide Meals To The Hungry | 2020 |
| Poetic | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Intensive Aftercare For Exploited Girls | 2020 |
| St Michael All Angels Episcopal C | $25,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Engaging Community Of Faith Living | 2020 |
| St Philips School Community Ctr | $100,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Educational | 2020 |
| The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Provide Homeless Adults With Tools To Recover | 2020 |
| Trinity Park Conservancy | $100,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Preservation Of Environment | 2020 |
| Uplift Williams Preparatory Middle | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Wasatch Adaptive Sports | $251,000 | Sandy, UT, US | Programs For Individuals With Adaptive Needs | 2020 |
| Forefront Living Foundation | $50,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Provide Senior Charitable Care And Special Program | 2020 |
| Snowbird Sports Education Foundatio | $50,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | Youth Developmental Programs | 2020 |
| North Texas Community Response Fund | $100,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Support Community Needs In Response To Covid-19 | 2020 |
| Tdf Covid-19 Relief Fund | $100,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Provide Relief To Theatres And Artists Impacted | 2020 |
| Texas 2036 | $250,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Accesibility For Texans To Make Policy Decisions | 2020 |
| The Dallas Morning News Charities | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Community Outreach | 2020 |
| Austin Street Center | $500 | Dallas, TX, US | Provide Safe Shelter For Homeless | 2018 |
| Children's Medial Center Foundation | $500 | Dallas, TX, US | Provide Childrens Home Health, Physician Services And Research | 2018 |
| Cistercian Scholarship Fund | $50,500 | Irving, TX, US | Educational | 2018 |
| International Wolf Center | $500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Educating Individuals On Wolves | 2018 |
| North Texas Food Bank | $500 | Dallas, TX, US | Provide Meals To The Hungry | 2018 |
| Safe Place For Youth | $500 | Venice, CA, US | Provide Services For Homeless | 2018 |
| Snowbird Sports Education Foundation | $8,500 | Holladay, UT, US | Youth Developmental Programs | 2018 |
| St Marks School Of Texas | $50,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Educational | 2018 |
| The Hockaday School Annual Fund | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Wasatch Adaptive Sports | $1,000 | Snowbird, UT, US | Programs For Individuals With Adaptive Needs | 2018 |
| Yale University | $50,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Educational | 2018 |
| George W Bush Foundation | $50,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Educational | 2018 |
| The Bridge | $500 | Dallas, TX, US | Community Outreach | 2018 |
| Promise House | $500 | Dallas, TX, US | Community Outreach | 2018 |
| Uplift Williams Preparatory Middle School | $500 | Dallas, TX, US | Educational | 2018 |
| St Michaels And All Angels Episcopal Church | $25,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Religious | 2018 |
| Ut Southwestern - Hariette L Worsham Fund For Alzheimer's Research | $100,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Alzheimer's Research | 2018 |
| Ut Southwestern - Pulmonary Fibrosis Researchchad Newton | $100,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Pulmonary Fibrosis Research | 2018 |
| Austin Street Center | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Provide Safe Shelter For Homeless | 2017 |
| Jubilee Park & Community Center | $500 | Dallas, TX, US | Educational And Health Resources | 2017 |
| North Texas Food Bank | $500 | Dallas, TX, US | Provide Meals To The Hungry | 2017 |
| Safe Place For Youth | $500 | Venice, CA, US | Provide Services For Homeless | 2017 |
| The Hockaday School Annual Fund | $500 | Dallas, TX, US | Educational | 2017 |
| Wasatch Adaptive Sports | $1,000 | Snowbird, UT, US | Programs For Individuals With Adaptive Needs | 2017 |
| Hurricane Harvey Disaster Relief | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Provide Assistance For Those Affected By Hurricane Harvey | 2017 |
| Children's Medial Center Foundation | $500 | Dallas, TX, US | Provide Childrens Home Health, Physician Services And Research | 2017 |
| Cistercian Scholarship Fund | $500 | Irving, TX, US | Educational | 2017 |
| Paul Public Charter School | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Educational | 2017 |
| University Of St Andrews American Foundation | $500 | St Andrews, FIFE, UK | Educational | 2017 |
| International Wolf Center | $500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Educating Individuals On Wolves | 2017 |
| Dallas Area Habitat For Humanity | $2,500 | Dallas, TX, US | Provide Housing For Low To Moderage Income Families | 2016 |
| Line Of Duty Fund The Dallas Foundation | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Assistance To Fallen Dallas Officers' Families | 2016 |
| Jubilee Center | $500 | Dallas, TX, US | Educational And Health Resources | 2016 |
| North Texas Food Bank | $500 | Dallas, TX, US | Provide Meals To The Hungry | 2016 |
| Safe Place For Youth | $500 | Venice, CA, US | Provide Services For Homeless | 2016 |
| The Hockaday School Annual Fund | $500 | Dallas, TX, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Camp Sweeney Southwestern Diabetic Foundation | $500 | Gainesville, TX, US | Diabetic Education | 2016 |
| Dallas Area Habitat For Humanity | $2,500 | Dallas, TX, US | Provide Housing For Low To Moderage Income Families | 2016 |
| Line Of Duty Fund The Dallas Foundation | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Assistance To Fallen Dallas Officers' Families | 2016 |
| B Foundation | $500 | New York, NY, US | Assistance For Families Of Children With Cancer | 2016 |
| Austin Street Center | $500 | Dallas, TX, US | Provide Safe Shelter For Homeless | 2016 |
| Home First Boccardo Center | $500 | San Jose, CA, US | Provide Services And Shelter To Homeless | 2016 |
| Jubilee Center | $500 | Dallas, TX, US | Educational And Health Resources | 2016 |
| North Texas Food Bank | $500 | Dallas, TX, US | Provide Meals To The Hungry | 2016 |
| Safe Place For Youth | $500 | Venice, CA, US | Provide Services For Homeless | 2016 |
| The Hockaday School Annual Fund | $500 | Dallas, TX, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Wasatch Adaptive Sports | $500 | Snowbird, UT, US | Programs For Individuals With Adaptive Needs | 2016 |
| Wasatch Adaptive Sports - Peter Mandler | $500 | Snowbird, UT, US | Programs For Individuals With Adaptive Needs | 2016 |
| Friends Of The Alzheimer's Disease Center | $500 | Dallas, TX, US | Alzheimer's Education And Research | 2016 |
| Camp Sweeney Southwestern Diabetic Foundation | $500 | Gainesville, TX, US | Diabetic Education | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 75-6013540 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 4516 WILDWOOD RD Dallas, TX 75209-1926 |
Key People (5)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Richard D Bass Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | Barbara B Moroney |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Alice W Bass |
| Trustee | Bonnie B Smith |
| Director | Dan Bass |
| Director | James E Bass |
Forms 990-PF
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