The Perry R Bass II Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Fort Worth, Texas, registered in 2006, with $108,097 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Revenue (FY2023)
$108K
▼ 48.6% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2023)
$144K
Net assets
$640K
Employees
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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 The Perry R Bass II Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 The Perry R Bass II Foundation: 54 mo reserves · -33% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 The Perry R Bass II Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 The Perry R Bass II Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $18 (FY2013) to $108K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-32.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$640K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$640K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $108,097▼48.6% | $143,592▼30.5% | $640,484▼5.3% | $640,484▼5.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $210,483▼26.2% | $206,608▼12.5% | $675,979▲0.6% | $675,979▲0.6% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $285,213▲150% | $236,037▲80.3% | $672,104▲7.9% | $672,104▲7.9% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $114,153▲126% | $130,895▲94.1% | $622,928▼2.6% | $622,928▼2.6% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $50,575▼26.2% | $67,439▲85.2% | $639,670▼2.6% | $639,670▼2.6% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $68,501▲457% | $36,415▲4.0% | $656,534▲5.1% | $656,534▲5.1% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $12,296▲368% | $35,020▲0.1% | $624,448▼3.5% | $624,448▼3.5% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $2,628▲413% | $35,000▼5.4% | $647,172▼4.8% | $647,172▼4.8% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $512▲2460% | $37,000▼5.1% | $679,544▼5.1% | $679,544▼5.1% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $20▲11.1% | $39,000▼4.9% | $716,032▼5.2% | $716,032▼5.2% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $18 | $41,000▼4.7% | $755,012▼5.1% | $755,012▼5.1% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $43,000▼6.5% | $795,994▼5.1% | $795,994▼5.1% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $46,000 | $838,983 | $838,983 | 990PF |
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Data for The Perry R Bass II Foundation (EIN 20-5327474) 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.