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Hess Family Foundation is a private trust based in WHEELING, WV. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1996. The principal officer is Wesbanco Bank. It holds total assets of $4.4M. Annual income is reported at $946K. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in West Virginia. According to available records, Hess Family Foundation has made 69 grants totaling $1.1M, with a median grant of $13K. Annual giving has grown from $317K in 2020 to $425K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $50K, with an average award of $16K. The foundation has supported 34 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in West Virginia. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$15K
Largest Grant
$45K
Based on 21 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Hess Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 69 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WV.
Hess Family Foundation has distributed a total of $1.1M across 69 grants. The median grant size is $13K, with an average of $16K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $50K.
Limited to distributions for charitable purposes under internal revenue code section 501(c)(3).
Hess Family Foundation is headquartered in WHEELING, WV.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christina H Hess | TRUSTEE | $2K | $0 | $2K |
| Andrew P Hogan | TRUSTEE | $2K | $0 | $2K |
| William N Hogan | TRUSTEE | $2K | $0 | $2K |
| Jessica B Hogan | TRUSTEE | $2K | $0 | $2K |
Total Giving
$453K
Total Assets
$4.2M
Fair Market Value
$8.6M
Net Worth
$4.2M
Grants Paid
$425K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$407K
Distribution Amount
$391K
Total: $1.8M
Total Grants
69
Total Giving
$1.1M
Average Grant
$16K
Median Grant
$13K
Unique Recipients
34
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Christian AcademyPAINTING, BASEMENT DRAINS, | Beech Bottom, WV | $26K | 2023 |
| Wheeling SymphonyYOUTH PROGRAM | Wheeling, WV | $4K | 2023 |
| The Life Hub IncGENERAL SUPPORT OF HOMELESS | Wheeling, WV | $50K | 2023 |
| Ywca WheelingKITCHEN EQUIPMENT FOR FOUR | Wheeling, WV | $40K | 2023 |
| Ohio County Public LibraryPURCHASE NEW CHAIRS AND | Wheeling, WV | $35K | 2023 |
| House Of Hagar - Share IncHOUSE OF HAGAR SUPPORT / | Wheeling, WV | $33K | 2023 |
| Friends Of WheelingNEW FURNACE | Wheeling, WV | $30K | 2023 |
| The Oglebay FoundationHISTORICAL PRESENCE IN | Wheeling, WV | $20K | 2023 |
| Wheeling National Heritage AreaMARSH STOGIE SIGN | Wheeling, WV | $20K | 2023 |
| Oglebay InstituteFRIENDS OF TOWNGATE | Wheeling, WV | $19K | 2023 |
| Wheeling Ohio County Health DeptPROJECT HOPE | Wheeling, WV | $15K | 2023 |
| Grow Ohio ValleyGENERAL SUPPORT | Wheelng, WV | $15K | 2023 |
| Wheeling Country Day SchoolTWO HOPE SCHOLARSHIPS | Wheeling, WV | $15K | 2023 |
| Catholic CharitiesCATHOLIC NEIGHBORHOOD | Wheeling, WV | $15K | 2023 |
| Wheeling UniversityHESS MENTORING PROGRAM | Wheeling, WV | $13K | 2023 |
| Wheeling YmcaMIRACLE LEAGUE OF THE OHIO | Wheeling, WV | $10K | 2023 |
| Community Foundation For The Ohio ValleyNELSON JORDAN CENTER FOR | Wheeling, WV | $10K | 2023 |
| Seeing Hand AssociationRENOVATION OF CONFERENCE / | Wheeling, WV | $10K | 2023 |
| Youth Services System IncFURNACE REPLACEMENT FOR | Wheeling, WV | $7K | 2023 |
| Randy Stephens Jr MemorialSCHOLARSHIP & CHILDHOOD | Wheeling, WV | $7K | 2023 |
| The Gamechanger FoundationDRUG AND ALCOHOL EDUCATION | Fairmont, WV | $5K | 2023 |
| Family Services Upper Ohio ValleyMEALS ON WHEELS | Wheeling, WV | $5K | 2023 |
| Men Of ChangeHBCU FIELD TRIP | Wheeling, WV | $4K | 2023 |
| Daniel M Burke Memorial ScholarshipSCHOLARSHIPS | Wheeling, WV | $4K | 2023 |
| Philanthropy West VirginiaGENERAL SUPPORT | Morgantown, WV | $4K | 2023 |
| Wheeling Parks And RecreationNELSON JORDAN CENTER | Wheeling, WV | $25K | 2022 |
| Ohio County SchoolsWHEELING PARK SHOP | Wheeling, WV | $20K | 2022 |
| Laughlin Memorial ChapelGENERAL SUPPORT | Wheeling, WV | $10K | 2022 |
| Wheeling Griot SocietyGENERAL SUPPORT | Wheeling, WV | $5K | 2022 |
| Wheeling National Heritage Area CorpWEELUNK'S LIVE HERE WEBSITE | Wheeling, WV | $36K | 2020 |
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