How to apply
Website submission at http://hbrf.org Contact: David Calhoun, 4809 Cole Avenue Suite 105, Dallas, Tx, 2145990300 Deadlines: NO NO Restrictions: No, but dallas county preferred
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
40 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ut Southwestern Co Southwestern Medical FdnDallas, TX | Program | $5.0M |
| Readers 2 LeadersDallas, TX | Program | $150K |
| Child Care GroupDallas, TX | Program | $100K |
| The George W Bush FoundationDallas, TX | Program | $100K |
| Reading Partners North TexasDallas, TX | Program | $100K |
| North Texas Food BankPlano, TX | Program | $100K |
| Southern Methodist UniversityDallas, TX | Program | $100K |
| Texans on MissionDallas, TX | Gos | $100K |
| Crossroads Community ServicesDallas, TX | Program | $75K |
| Young Women's Preparatory NetworkDallas, TX | Program | $75K |
| Family CompassDallas, TX | Program | $64K |
| Parkinson Voice ProjectRichardson, TX | Program | $50K |
| Community Partners of DallasDallas, TX | Program | $40K |
| Dallas Symphony OrchestraDallas, TX | Program | $35K |
| Network of Community Ministries IncRichardson, TX | Gos | $35K |
| Vogel AlcoveDallas, TX | Program | $35K |
| Dallas Children's Advocacy CenterDallas, TX | Program | $30K |
| Incarnation PlaceDallas, TX | Program | $30K |
| Kipp Texas Public SchoolsHouston, TX | Program | $30K |
| Pedal the PacificAustin, TX | Program | $30K |
| Prevent Blindness TexasHouston, TX | Program | $30K |
| The Senior SourceDallas, TX | Program | $30K |
| Tyler Street TowerDallas, TX | Program | $30K |
| Jubilee Park & Community CenterDallas, TX | Program | $30K |
| Metrocrest ServicesCarrollton, TX | Program | $25K |
| National Wildlife FederationAustin, TX | Gos | $25K |
| West Dallas Community SchoolDallas, TX | Program | $25K |
| Buckner Children& Family ServiceDallas, TX | Program | $25K |
| The Agape ClinicDallas, TX | Program | $20K |
| Genesis Women's ShelterDallas, TX | Program | $20K |
| Mesquite Education FoundationMesquite, TX | Program | $20K |
| Rainbow DaysDallas, TX | Program | $20K |
| Robotics Education and Competition FounGreenville, TX | Program | $20K |
| Highland Park United Methodist ChurchDallas, TX | Gos | $20K |
| Houston Museum of Natural ScienceHouston, TX | Program | $20K |
| FIRST United Methodist Church GonzalesGonzales, TX | Program | $15K |
| After-School All Stars North TexasDallas, TX | Program | $15K |
| Texas Women's LeagueLA Grange, TX | Program | $15K |
| Dan D Rogers ElementaryDallas, TX | Program | $5,800 |
| Retina FoundationDallas, TX | Program | $1,000 |
About this foundation
Harry Bass Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Dallas, Texas, administered in care of Harry W Bass Jr Foundation, tax-exempt since 1983. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Harry Bass Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Website submission at http://hbrf.org Deadlines: NO NO.
How much does Harry Bass Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $6.7M across 40 grants, a median of $30K.
Where does Harry Bass Foundation give?
Texas (40 grants), per its latest filing.
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