The Lee and Ramona Bass Foundation was established by Mr. and Mrs. Lee Bass in 1993 to support nonprofit organizations that provide important services for people, primarily within the state of Texas. With assets totaling approximately $23,500,000, the Foundation funds grants in the following categories:

• Schools, colleges and universities within Texas, with emphasis placed upon faculty development and liberal arts programs.

• Community programs and projects, particularly related to the arts and the environment, such as museums, zoos, and educational/research institutions.

• National and regional conservation programs.