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Mercedes T Bass Charitable Corporation

Fort Worth, Texas  ·  EIN 208666619  ·  Private foundation

Mercedes T Bass Charitable Corporation is a Texas-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $4.8M in annual giving against $0 in assets. This page documents the 157 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Mercedes T Bass Charitable Corporation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$4.8M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$0
Total assets
157
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Mercedes T Bass Charitable Corporation funds

Mercedes T Bass Charitable Corporation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, food & agriculture, health care, youth development.

Arts & CultureFood & AgricultureHealth CareYouth Development

Populations it has supported include youth pop.

youth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Mercedes T Bass Charitable Corporation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
The Metropolitan Opera
GENERAL PURPOSE
New York, NY$2.7M2020
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
GENERAL PURPOSE
Fort Worth, TX$2.2M2024
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
GENERAL PURPOSE
Fort Worth, TX$1.9M2021
The Metropolitan Opera
GENERAL PURPOSE
New York, NY$1.6M2023
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
GENERAL PURPOSE
Fort Worth, TX$1.0M2023
Aspen Music Festival and School
GENERAL PURPOSE
Aspen, CO$770K2024
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
GENERAL PURPOSE
Fort Worth, TX$735K2020
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
GENERAL PURPOSE
Fort Worth, TX$641K2022
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
GENERAL PURPOSE
Fort Worth, TX$624K2018
The Carnegie Hall Corporation
GENERAL PURPOSE
New York, NY$560K2022
Aspen Music Festival & School
GENERAL PURPOSE
Aspen, CO$535K2020
Carnegie Hall Society
GENERAL PURPOSE
New York, NY$525K2017
The Metropolitan Opera
GENERAL PURPOSE
New York, NY$485K2022
The Aspen Institute
GENERAL PURPOSE
Washington, DC$455K2017
The Aspen Institute
GENERAL PURPOSE
Washington, DC$414K2018

Mercedes T Bass Charitable Corporation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$2.8M
2018$2.5M
2020$4.8M
2021$2.9M
2022$2.3M
2023$3.0M
2024$3.2M

How to apply for funding from Mercedes T Bass Charitable Corporation

Mercedes T Bass Charitable Corporation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Mercedes T Bass Charitable Corporation

Does Mercedes T Bass Charitable Corporation accept grant applications?
Mercedes T Bass Charitable Corporation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Mercedes T Bass Charitable Corporation fund?
Mercedes T Bass Charitable Corporation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include The Metropolitan Opera, Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Mercedes T Bass Charitable Corporation give in grants?
Mercedes T Bass Charitable Corporation reported $4.8M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $21.4M over 157 grants.
Where is Mercedes T Bass Charitable Corporation located?
Mercedes T Bass Charitable Corporation is based in Fort Worth, Texas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 208666619.
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About this profile. This page is built from Mercedes T Bass Charitable Corporation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Mercedes T Bass Charitable Corporation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.