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Hess Justice Fund is a private corporation based in SAN DIEGO, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2021. The principal officer is M Suzanne Hess. It holds total assets of $1.1M. Annual income is reported at $1.1M. Total assets have grown from $1.4M in 2020 to $1.9M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. According to available records, Hess Justice Fund has made 6 grants totaling $510K, with a median grant of $53K. Annual giving has grown from $20K in 2021 to $300K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $300K, with an average award of $85K. The foundation has supported 2 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in District of Columbia. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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 Justice Fund primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 6 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in DC.
Hess Justice Fund has distributed a total of $510K across 6 grants. The median grant size is $53K, with an average of $85K. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $300K.
Hess Justice Fund typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Hess Justice Fund is headquartered in SAN DIEGO, CA.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Hess | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sandy Newman | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Donald Cohen | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Joanna Hess | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Elliot Hess | Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Suzanne Hess | Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$314K
Total Assets
$1.9M
Fair Market Value
$2.3M
Net Worth
$1.9M
Grants Paid
$300K
Contributions
$75K
Net Investment Income
$31K
Distribution Amount
$111K
Total: $1.8M
Total Grants
6
Total Giving
$510K
Average Grant
$85K
Median Grant
$53K
Unique Recipients
2
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working America Education FundPROVIDE INFO AND A VOICE FOR THE ISSUES THAT MATTER MOST TO THE WORKING CLASS | Washington, DC | $300K | 2023 |
| Voter Participation CenterIncrease voter registration among young people, people of color, & unmarried women | Washington, DC | $10K | 2022 |
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