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Lee And Ramona Bass Foundation is a private corporation based in FORT WORTH, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1994. The principal officer is Pete Geren. It holds total assets of $87.7M. Annual income is reported at $18.6M. Total assets have grown from $50.3M in 2011 to $87.7M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 5 states, including Texas, Virginia, Oklahoma. According to available records, Lee And Ramona Bass Foundation has made 36 grants totaling $59.9M, with a median grant of $313K. Annual giving has decreased from $8.4M in 2020 to $5.3M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $46.2M distributed across 20 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $25K to $11M, with an average award of $1.7M. The foundation has supported 17 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, Tennessee, Idaho, which account for 75% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$50K
Median Grant
$373K
Average Grant
$643K
Largest Grant
$2.5M
Based on 8 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Lee And Ramona Bass Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 36 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, TN, ID.
Lee And Ramona Bass Foundation has distributed a total of $59.9M across 36 grants. The median grant size is $313K, with an average of $1.7M. Individual grants have ranged from $25K to $11M.
Lee And Ramona Bass Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Lee And Ramona Bass Foundation is headquartered in FORT WORTH, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dee Steer | Assistant Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Preston M Geren Iii | Executive Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lee M Bass | PresidentTreasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ramona S Bass | Vice President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Thomas W White | Vice PresidentSecretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Gary W Reese | Vice President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$87.7M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$84.6M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
36
Total Giving
$59.9M
Average Grant
$1.7M
Median Grant
$313K
Unique Recipients
17
Most Common Grant
$100K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Worth Zoological AssociationSupport for A Wilder Vision Master Plan Project | Fort Worth, TX | $3.4M | 2023 |
| The University Of Texas At AustinTexas Invasive Species Research Program | Austin, TX | $999K | 2023 |
| The Peregrine FundAplomado Falcon project & endowment support | Boise, ID | $375K | 2023 |
| The International Rhino FoundationGeneral support | Strasburg, VA | $250K | 2023 |
| Oklahoma State University FndGreater Prairie-Chicken project support | Stillwater, OK | $104K | 2023 |
| Safe City Commission IncOperational Support | Fort Worth, TX | $100K | 2023 |
| Vanderbilt UniversityBass Military Scholars Program | Nashville, TN | $30K | 2023 |
| Merlin Tuttles Bat Conservation InOperational support for Phase II Bat Scan Project | Austin, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Grayson-Jockey Club FoundationEndowment for full time research director | Lexington, KY | $100K | 2022 |
| Texas Am University KingsvilleSouth Texas Natives Project | Kingsville, TX | $100K | 2022 |
| Fort Worth Art Association Endowment FoundationESTABLISH ENDOWMENT FUND FOR THE MODERN ART MUSEUM WHICH WILL SUPPORT MUSEUM EXHIBITIONS | Fort Worth, TX | $1M | 2020 |
| University Of Texas At AustinSUPPORT FOR THE TEXAS INVASIVE SPECIES PROGRAM | Austin, TX | $999K | 2020 |
| The Peregrine Fund IncRECOVERY OF THE NORTHERN APLOMADO FALCON RESTORATION PROJECT | Boise, ID | $500K | 2020 |
| George W Bush FoundationSUPPORT FOR THE BUSH CENTER ENDOWMENT FUND | Dallas, TX | $500K | 2020 |
| The International Rhino FundSUPPORT PROGRAMS AS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | Strasburg, WV | $200K | 2020 |
| Texas A&M University - KingsvilleSUPPORT FOR THE TEXAS NATIVES SEEDS PROGRAM | Kingsville, TX | $100K | 2020 |
| Botanical Research Institute Of TexasSUPPORT FOR THE ENDOWMENT CAMPAIGN | Fort Worth, TX | $100K | 2020 |