C M Bass Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
C M Bass Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Fort Worth, Texas, registered in 2019, with $265,334 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
201 Main St Ste 2300, Fort Worth, TX, 76102 EIN 82-3589887 Since 2019
Revenue (FY2024)
$265K
▼ 33.5% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.2M
Net assets
$13.5M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
F
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for C M Bass Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating131 mo reserves · -368% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For C M Bass Foundation: 131 mo reserves · -368% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for C M Bass Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For C M Bass Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 201 Main St Ste 2300, Fort Worth, TX, 76102
- City
- Fort Worth
- State
- Texas
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $80K (FY2018) to $265K (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $13.5M
Operating margin
-368.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$13.5M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$13.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $265,334▼33.5% | $1,242,065▲13.1% | $13,533,377▼6.7% | $13,533,377▼6.7% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $398,703▲100% | $1,097,921▼8.5% | $14,510,108▼4.6% | $14,512,264▼4.6% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $198,920▲152% | $1,199,458▲12.7% | $15,209,326▼6.2% | $15,210,300▼6.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $79,033▼27.3% | $1,064,298▼4.4% | $16,209,864▼5.7% | $16,210,286▼5.7% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $108,775▼61.0% | $1,113,439▲67.1% | $17,195,129▼5.5% | $17,195,129▼5.5% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $279,212▲248% | $666,161▲36.2% | $18,199,793▼2.1% | $18,199,793▼2.1% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $80,294 | $488,998 | $18,586,742 | $18,586,742 | 990PF |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is C M Bass Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. C M Bass Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 82-3589887, based in Fort Worth, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is C M Bass Foundation's EIN?
- C M Bass Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 82-3589887.
- How much revenue does C M Bass Foundation report?
- C M Bass Foundation reported $265,334 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does C M Bass Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades C M Bass Foundation F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for C M Bass Foundation (EIN 82-3589887) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.