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Lee and Ramona Bass Foundation

Lee and Ramona Bass Foundation

Fort Worth, TX, US
501(c)3
EIN
75-2495163
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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Lee and Ramona Bass Foundation

Fort Worth, TX, US
501(c)3
EIN
75-2495163
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Lee & Ramona Bass Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that primarily funds initiatives in Texas, Tennessee, and Idaho. Engaging in a relationship-based approach, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and provides grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting service.

Total Funding Given

$1.7M

2024
Grantees funded
11
Multi-year grantees
45%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

5

Median 1st year grant
$250K
Median 2nd year grant
$1M
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
G
Gary W Reese
Board Member
P
Preston M Geren III
Board Member
D
Dee Steer
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Lee and Ramona Bass Foundation?
No. Lee and Ramona Bass Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Lee and Ramona Bass Foundation give?
Lee and Ramona Bass Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, Tennessee, and Idaho. 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 Lee and Ramona Bass Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Lee and Ramona Bass Foundation fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $250 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Lee and Ramona Bass Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Lee and Ramona Bass Foundation awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $1.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Lee and Ramona Bass Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Lee and Ramona Bass Foundation awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include THE FORT WORTH ZOOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION, Vanderbilt University, and UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Lee and Ramona Bass Foundation?
Lee and Ramona Bass Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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