Lee And Ramona Bass Foundation is located in Fort Worth, TX. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (T20) the organization is classified as: Private Grantmaking Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lee And Ramona Bass Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Lee And Ramona Bass Foundation generated $3.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2020, Lee And Ramona Bass Foundation has awarded 47 individual grants totaling $53,809,091. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990PF
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
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| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Preston M Geren III Executive Director | 1 | $0 | |
Lee M Bass Presidenttreasurer | 0.5 | $0 | |
Ramona S Bass Vice President | 0.5 | $0 | |
Thomas W White Vice Presidentsecretary | 0.5 | $0 | |
Gary W Reese Vice President | 0.5 | $0 | |
Dee Steer Assistant Secretary | 0.5 | $0 |
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Kelly Hart Hallman | 12/30/23 | $74,490 |
Luther King Capital Management | 12/30/23 | $128,601 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Interest on Savings | $0 |
| Dividends & Interest | $1,098,055 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain on Sale of Assets | $2,806,206 |
| Capital Gain Net Income | $2,806,206 |
| Net ST Capital Gain | $0 |
| Income Modifications | $0 |
| Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
| Other Income | $1 |
| Total Revenue | $3,904,262 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $0 |
| Other employee salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plans, employee benefits | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Taxes | $248,992 |
| Depreciation | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel, conferences, and meetings | $0 |
| Printing and publications | $0 |
| Other expenses | $27,634 |
| Total operating and administrative expenses | $520,511 |
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $604,387 |
| Total expenses and disbursements | $1,124,898 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,489,870 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $35,418 |
| Net Accounts receivable | $36,188 |
| Net Pledges Receivable | $0 |
| Grants receivable | $0 |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Net other notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $0 |
| Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
| Investments—other | $15,157,785 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $78,687,032 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $30,450 |
| Grants payable | $500,000 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $539,920 |
| Total liabilities | $1,070,370 |
Over the last fiscal year, Lee And Ramona Bass Foundation has awarded $5,282,829 in support to 8 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: BASS MILITARY SCHOLARS PROGRAM | $30,000 |
THE INTERNATIONAL RHINO FOUNDATION PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $250,000 |
OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY FND PURPOSE: GREATER PRAIRIE-CHICKEN PROJECT SUPPORT | $104,213 |
THE PEREGRINE FUND PURPOSE: APLOMADO FALCON PROJECT & ENDOWMENT SUPPORT | $375,000 |
FORT WORTH ZOOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR A WILDER VISION MASTER PLAN PROJECT | $3,400,000 |
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN PURPOSE: TEXAS INVASIVE SPECIES RESEARCH PROGRAM | $998,616 |