Anne T. & Robert M. Bass Foundation

OVERVIEW: The Anne T. & Robert M. Bass Foundation’s grantmaking includes support of educational and human services organizations.

IP TAKE: The foundation keeps a low public profile, which limits information available on its grantmaking priorities and activities. This funder is not transparent, and its tax filings give no indication of whether it accepts unsolicited applications or entertains LOIs; however, if left unstated, it likely does not. 

PROFILE:  Founded in 1984, the Anne T. & Robert M. Bass Foundation was established by billionaire couple Robert and Anne Bass. Robert Bass is president of Keystone Group, where he is responsible for investments in securities, financial services, manufacturing, information services, real estate, oil, and gas.

Grants for Higher Education, K-12 Education, Arts and Culture, and Public Health and Access

The Basses have given millions to Stanford and Duke. Away from these two institutions, however, the couple give strong support to the Fort Worth community in Texas. Bass was born in the area and returned after graduating from Stanford.

Past grantees include Brite Divinity School (home to the Bass Conference Center), Trinity Valley School, The Women's Center of Tarrant County, All Saints Episcopal Church, and Texas Ballet Theater, on whose board Bass and Anne both serve. Other previous grantees focus on community support groups in Fort Worth.

Important Grant Details

Grants have ranged from $5,000 to $2.5 million to Trinity Valley School. The foundation gave away $4.3 million recently. This funder is not transparent, and its tax filings give no indication of whether it accepts unsolicited applications or entertains LOIs; however, if left unstated, it likely does not. 

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CONTACT:

The Anne T. & Robert M. Bass Foundation does not provide a clear avenue for getting in touch with the family, but below is an address:

Anne T. & Robert M. Bass Foundation

201 Main Street, No 2300

Fort Worth, TX 76102