Mercedes T Bass Charitable Corporation
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves
Mercedes T Bass Charitable Corporation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Fort Worth, Texas, registered in 2007, with $3,247,847 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
201 Main St Ste 2300, Fort Worth, TX, 76102 EIN 20-8666619 Since 2007
Revenue (FY2023)
$3.2M
▲ 32.0% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2023)
$7.2M
Net assets
-$3.4M
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 Mercedes T Bass Charitable Corporation— 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 rating0 mo reserves · -123% 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 Mercedes T Bass Charitable Corporation: 0 mo reserves · -123% 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 Mercedes T Bass Charitable Corporation— 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 Mercedes T Bass Charitable Corporation: 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 declined from $3.9M (FY2013) to $3.2M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $4.0MNet assets -$3.4M
Operating margin
-122.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$633K
Total liabilities
$4.0M
Net assets
-$3.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3,247,847▲32.0% | $7,231,294▲140% | -$3,367,280▼646% | $633,064▲2.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $2,460,000▼18.0% | $3,008,333▲33.6% | $616,167▼47.1% | $616,167▼47.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $3,000,333▼8.4% | $2,251,333▼21.3% | $1,164,500▲180% | $1,164,500▲180% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $3,275,000▼6.5% | $2,859,500▼40.2% | $415,500 | $415,500 | 990PF |
| 2019 | $3,502,489▲13.3% | $4,784,863▲64.3% | $0▼100% | $0▼100% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $3,090,000▲3.0% | $2,912,235▲15.7% | $1,282,374▲16.1% | $1,282,374▲16.1% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $3,000,000▼1.6% | $2,517,965▼10.0% | $1,104,609▲77.4% | $1,104,609▲77.4% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $3,050,000▼38.1% | $2,797,736▼44.5% | $622,574▲68.1% | $622,574▲68.1% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $4,929,861▲20.7% | $5,044,819▲40.1% | $370,310▼23.7% | $370,310▼23.7% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $4,085,273▲3.9% | $3,600,030▼11.9% | $485,268▲1940972% | $485,268▲1940972% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $3,933,019 | $4,087,370▼3.5% | $25▼100.0% | $25▼100.0% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $4,233,624 | $154,376 | $154,376 | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $0 | $0 | $0 | 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 Mercedes T Bass Charitable Corporation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Mercedes T Bass Charitable Corporation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-8666619, based in Fort Worth, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Mercedes T Bass Charitable Corporation's EIN?
- Mercedes T Bass Charitable Corporation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-8666619.
- How much revenue does Mercedes T Bass Charitable Corporation report?
- Mercedes T Bass Charitable Corporation reported $3,247,847 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Mercedes T Bass Charitable Corporation have?
- CharityIndex grades Mercedes T Bass Charitable Corporation F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Mercedes T Bass Charitable Corporation (EIN 20-8666619) 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.