Robert Bass
Energy

Robert Bass Net Worth

Robert Bass was born in 1948 in Fort Worth, Texas and in 1959 he and his brother inherited $2.8 million each from their oil tycoon uncle Sid Richardson. Robert has gone on to launch several investment shops, including Oak Hill Advisors, and is currently working with Airbus to build a supersonic business jet with a pricetag of $120 million. He and his wife Anne have also donated $50 million each to Duke and Stanford.
Robert Bass is a member of Energy

Age, Biography and Wiki

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)

💰 Net worth: $5 Billion (2024)

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.

2009 $4 Billion
2010 $4 Billion
2011 $3.6 Billion
2012 $2.7 Billion
2013 $2.8 Billion
2014 $3 Billion
2015 $3 Billion
2016 $2.8 Billion
2017 $4 Billion
2018 $4.88 Billion

Biography/Timeline

1948

Robert Muse Bass was born in 1948 in Fort Worth, Texas. His Father, Perry Richardson Bass, was an heir and investor. His mother, Nancy Lee Bass, was a philanthropist. He has three brothers Lee Marshall Bass, Ed Bass and Sid Bass. His uncle is Sid Richardson

1960

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.

1987

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.

2005

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.

2019

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.

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