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The Richard D. Bass Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that engages in grantmaking primarily through relationship-based, invitation-only channels, and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $53,000 across 37 grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
WASATCH ADAPTIVE SPORTS INC
SNOWBIRD, UT
$358K
18%
Texas 2036
Austin, TX
$250K
12%
THE GEORGE W BUSH FOUNDATION
DALLAS, TX
$150K
7%
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Total No. of Grants
11
Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$1K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to RICHARD D BASS FOUNDATION?
No. RICHARD D BASS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does RICHARD D BASS FOUNDATION give?
RICHARD D BASS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, Utah, and Virginia. 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 RICHARD D BASS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from RICHARD D BASS FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does RICHARD D BASS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, RICHARD D BASS FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $53 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did RICHARD D BASS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, RICHARD D BASS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include WASATCH ADAPTIVE SPORTS INC, Texas 2036, and THE GEORGE W BUSH FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to RICHARD D BASS FOUNDATION?
RICHARD D BASS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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