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Mercedes T Bass Charitable Corporation is a private corporation based in FORT WORTH, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2007. The principal officer is Tom White. It holds total assets of $633K. Annual income is reported at $3.2M. Total assets have grown from $298K in 2011 to $633K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York and Texas. According to available records, Mercedes T Bass Charitable Corporation has made 141 grants totaling $20.6M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has decreased from $4.8M in 2020 to $3.2M in 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $6.8M distributed across 63 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $2.7M, with an average award of $146K. The foundation has supported 49 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Texas, Colorado, which account for 92% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$6K
Average Grant
$107K
Largest Grant
$641K
Based on 21 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.
Mercedes T Bass Charitable Corporation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 141 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, TX, CO.
Mercedes T Bass Charitable Corporation has distributed a total of $20.6M across 141 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $146K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $2.7M.
Mercedes T Bass Charitable Corporation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Mercedes T Bass Charitable Corporation is headquartered in FORT WORTH, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harriet O'Neill | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mercedes T Bass | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Fernanda M Kellogg | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Thomas W White | VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Gary W Reese | VICE PRESIDENT/ASST TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$7.2M
Total Assets
$633K
Fair Market Value
$633K
Net Worth
N/A
Grants Paid
$7.2M
Contributions
$3.2M
Net Investment Income
$24K
Distribution Amount
$49K
Total Grants
141
Total Giving
$20.6M
Average Grant
$146K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
49
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Worth Symphony OrchestraGENERAL PURPOSE | Fort Worth, TX | $2.2M | 2024 |
| Aspen Music Festival And SchoolGENERAL PURPOSE | Aspen, CO | $770K | 2024 |
| The Metropolitan OperaGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $75K | 2024 |
| New York PhilharmonicGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $50K | 2024 |
| Caminos Del InkaGENERAL PURPOSE | Fort Worth, TX | $35K | 2024 |
| Lincoln Center For The Performing ArtsGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $35K | 2024 |
| Modern Art Museum Of Fort WorthGENERAL PURPOSE | Fort Worth, TX | $10K | 2024 |
| The Aspen InstituteGENERAL PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $10K | 2024 |
| Friends Of The High LineGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $10K | 2024 |
| The Sarasota Ballet Of Florida IncGENERAL PURPOSE | Sarasota, FL | $6K | 2024 |
| The Animal Medical CenterGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $5K | 2024 |
| Fort Worth OperaGENERAL PURPOSE | Fort Worth, TX | $5K | 2024 |
| Tarrant Area Food BankGENERAL PURPOSE | Fort Worth, TX | $5K | 2024 |
| American Friends Of Keshet Eilon IncGENERAL PURPOSE | Pound Ridge, NY | $5K | 2024 |
| Texas Health Resources FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | Arlington, TX | $5K | 2024 |
| Lena Pope Home IncGENERAL PURPOSE | Fort Worth, TX | $3K | 2024 |
| AscpaGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $500 | 2024 |
| Kimbell Art MuseumGENERAL PURPOSE | Fort Worth, TX | $90K | 2023 |
| Houston Grand OperaGENERAL PURPOSE | Houston, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Unt FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | Denton, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| American Academy In RomeGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Texas Ballet TheaterGENERAL PURPOSE | Fort Worth, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| The Sarasota BalletGENERAL PURPOSE | Sarasota, FL | $10K | 2023 |
| Fort Worth Youth OrchestraGENERAL PURPOSE | Fort Worth, TX | $7K | 2023 |
| Animal Medical CenterGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| American Friends Of Les Arts FlorissantsGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Orchestra Of St Luke'SGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| The Carnegie Hall CorporationGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $560K | 2022 |