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Also known as: C/O JOSEPH N GOMPERS CPA
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Chris Hess Foundation is a private corporation based in WHEELING, WV. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2003. The principal officer is Joseph N Gompers. It holds total assets of $10.7M. Annual income is reported at $3.1M. Total assets have grown from $8.4M in 2011 to $10.3M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2018 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in West Virginia. According to available records, Chris Hess Foundation has made 21 grants totaling $660K, with a median grant of $10K. The foundation has distributed between $310K and $350K annually from 2022 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $200K, with an average award of $31K. The foundation has supported 14 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in West Virginia. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$15K
Average Grant
$29K
Largest Grant
$200K
Based on 19 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Chris Hess Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 21 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WV.
Chris Hess Foundation has distributed a total of $660K across 21 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $31K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $200K.
Limited to distributions for charitable purposes under 501(c)(3).
Chris Hess Foundation is headquartered in WHEELING, WV.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security National Trust Company | TRUSTEE | $124K | $0 | $124K |
| William V Busick | TRUSTEE | $5K | $0 | $5K |
| John E Gompers | TRUSTEE | $5K | $0 | $5K |
| Joseph N Gompers | TRUSTEE | $3K | $0 | $3K |
| Kelly A Gompers | TRUSTEE | $3K | $0 | $3K |
Total Giving
$453K
Total Assets
$10.3M
Fair Market Value
$13.4M
Net Worth
$10.3M
Grants Paid
$310K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$309K
Distribution Amount
$653K
Total: $9.8M
Total Grants
21
Total Giving
$660K
Average Grant
$31K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
14
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oglebay Foundation IncCHARITABLE | Wheeling, WV | $200K | 2023 |
| Wheeling CentralCHARITABLE | Wheeling, WV | $40K | 2023 |
| Ymca Of WheelingCHARITABLE | Wheeling, WV | $15K | 2023 |
| Good Shepherd Nursing HomeCHARITABLE | Wheeling, WV | $10K | 2023 |
| Moundsville Veterans Honor GuardCHARITABLE | Moundsville, WV | $10K | 2023 |
| Oglebay InstituteCHARITABLE | Wheeling, WV | $10K | 2023 |
| Faith In Action Caregivers IncCHARITABLE | Wheeling, WV | $10K | 2023 |
| Think PinkCHARITABLE | Wheeling, WV | $10K | 2023 |
| St Vincent De Paul ParishCHARITABLE | Wheeling, WV | $5K | 2023 |
| Community Foundation For The Ohio ValleyCHARITABLE | Wheeling, WV | $20K | 2022 |
| Wheeling Country Day SchoolCHARITABLE | Wheeling, WV | $10K | 2022 |
| United Way Of The Upper Ohio Valley IncCHARITABLE | Wheeling, WV | $10K | 2022 |
| Casa For Children IncCHARITABLE | Moundsville, WV | $5K | 2022 |
| Valley HospiceCHARITABLE | Wheeling, WV | $5K | 2022 |
HUNTINGTON, WV
PRINCETON, WV
MARTINSBURG, WV