| Birth Year | 1948 |
| Birth Place | Fort Worth, Texas, United States |
| Age | 75 YEARS OLD |
| Alma mater | Yale University Stanford University |
| Occupation | Businessman, philanthropist |
| Spouse(s) | Anne T. Bass |
| Children | 4 |
| Parent(s) | Perry Richardson Bass Nancy Lee Bass |
| Relatives | Ed Bass (brother) Lee Bass (brother) Sid Bass (brother) Hyatt Bass (niece) Sid W. Richardson (great-uncle) |
Robert Bass, a prominent figure in the energy sector of the United States, is anticipated to possess a net worth of $5 billion by 2024. With such an impressive fortune, he has cemented his position as one of the most successful individuals in the industry. Throughout his career, Robert Bass has made remarkable contributions to the energy sector, leveraging his expertise to develop and invest in various ventures. His vast wealth is a testament to his business acumen and strategic investments. Undoubtedly, his legacy and impact in the energy industry will continue to be revered for years to come.
Bass's Father founded Bass Brothers Enterprises in 1960 after inheriting $11 million from their great uncle Sid W. Richardson in 1959. In 1985, he founded the Robert M. Bass Group as his person investment company. Additionally, Bass serves as the chairman of Aerion Corporation and President of Keystone, Inc. He founded Oak Hill Capital Partners in 1986.
Taft Broadcasting was purchased by TFBA Limited Partnership, which included Robert M. Bass, in April 1987 for $1.43 billion taking the company private. Bass in March 1988 sold the Plaza Hotel to Donald Trump thanks to their mutual friend Thomas J. Barrack Jr.. He led a buy out Bell & Howell in April 1988. In June 1988, Bass made an offer to purchase Macmillan Inc., the publishing and information company, but the company responded with a restructuring.
Bass and his wife Anne donated $13 million to fund the renovation of Yale's Cross Campus Library, which was renamed the Bass Library. In 2005, they donated $30 million to the Stanford Graduate School of Business. In 2013, they donated $50 million to Duke University to support Bass Connections, an initiative to encourage cross disciplinary collaboration and studies. In 2001, Bass and his wife donated $10 million to Duke to strengthen undergraduate teaching. They also donated $10 million in 1996 to establish the Bass Society of Fellows at Duke.
Bass is past chairman of Stanford University's board of trustees, Stanford Management Company, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and Cook Children’s Medical Center. He is a trustee of Stanford University, a Director of Stanford Management Company, a trustee of the Brookings Institution, a trustee of Rockefeller University, Groton School, Middlesex School, and the Amon Carter Museum.
