Also known as: C/O ROBERT BASS
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William Bass Charitable Foundation is a private corporation based in PHILADELPHIA, PA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1989. The principal officer is Burton K Stein. It holds total assets of $248K. Annual income is reported at $254K. Total assets have decreased from $465K in 2011 to $244K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including Pennsylvania, New York, North Carolina. According to available records, William Bass Charitable Foundation has made 35 grants totaling $51K, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has grown from $10K in 2021 to $17K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $24K distributed across 16 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $375 to $4K, with an average award of $1K. The foundation has supported 18 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Massachusetts, which account for 80% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$180
Median Grant
$800
Average Grant
$863
Largest Grant
$2K
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.
William Bass Charitable Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 35 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in PA, NC, MA.
William Bass Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $51K across 35 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $1K. Individual grants have ranged from $375 to $4K.
William Bass Charitable Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
William Bass Charitable Foundation is headquartered in PHILADELPHIA, PA. While based in PA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Bass | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$21K
Total Assets
$244K
Fair Market Value
$234K
Net Worth
$244K
Grants Paid
$17K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$12K
Distribution Amount
$11K
Total Grants
35
Total Giving
$51K
Average Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
18
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Barnes FoundationCHARITABLE | Philadelphia, PA | $3K | 2023 |
| Congregation Rodeph ShalomCHARITABLE | Philadelphia, PA | $3K | 2023 |
| Carolina BalletCHARITABLE | Raleigh, NC | $2K | 2023 |
| International Wildlife Coexistence Network IncCHARITABLE | Garden City, ID | $2K | 2023 |
| American Jewish CommitteeCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Jewish Federation Of Greater PhiladelphiaCHARITABLE | Philadelphia, PA | $1K | 2023 |
| Mural Arts PhiladelphiaCHARITABLE | Philadelphia, PA | $1K | 2023 |
| Pocono Heritage Land TrustCHARITABLE | East Stroudsburg, PA | $1K | 2023 |
| The Richardson CenterCHARITABLE | Sante Fe, NM | $1K | 2023 |
| Penn Carey Law SchoolCHARITABLE | Philadelphia, PA | $1K | 2023 |
| Tufts UniversityCHARITABLE | Medford, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Foundation Fighting BlindnessCHARITABLE | Columbia, MD | $500 | 2023 |
| Thomas Jefferson UniversityCHARITABLE | Philadelphia, PA | $1K | 2022 |
| Pine Ridge Girls SchoolCHARITABLE | Porcupine, SD | $1K | 2022 |
| Trustees Of The University Of PennsylvaniaCHARITABLE | Philadelphia, PA | $600 | 2022 |
| Philadelphia Youth Basketball IncCHARITABLE | Philadelphia, PA | $1K | 2021 |
| University Of DelawareCHARITABLE | Newark, DE | $500 | 2021 |
| College Of Physicians Of PhiladelphiaCHARITABLE | Philadelphia, PA | $375 | 2021 |