HARRY BASS FOUNDATION
DALLAS, TX, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
75-1876307
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
DALLAS, TX, US
•
501(c)(3)
•
EIN
75-1876307
•
•
Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Harry Bass Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that has distributed $33.4 million in grants to 99 grantees in 2024. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, inviting prospective applicants to review the 'How to Apply' section of their profile page to assess fit for funding opportunities.
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Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
DALLAS HISTORICAL SOCIETY
$7.1M
12%
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
$4M
7%

READERS 2 LEADERS
$625K
1%
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Total No. of Grants
52
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to HARRY BASS FOUNDATION?
Yes. HARRY BASS FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does HARRY BASS FOUNDATION give?
HARRY BASS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, North Carolina, and Missouri. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are HARRY BASS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from HARRY BASS FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does HARRY BASS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, HARRY BASS FOUNDATION awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $33.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did HARRY BASS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, HARRY BASS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 100 grantees. Recent grantees include DALLAS HISTORICAL SOCIETY, UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN, and READERS 2 LEADERS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to HARRY BASS FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting HARRY BASS FOUNDATION’s website.
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