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Marieluise Hessel Foundation is a private trust based in JUPITER, FL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2014. It holds total assets of $43.7M. Annual income is reported at $8.3M. Total assets have grown from N/A in 2011 to $43.7M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of arts & culture. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in New York. According to available records, Marieluise Hessel Foundation has made 20 grants totaling $55.6M, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $1.7M in 2020 to $52.2M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $26.1M, with an average award of $2.8M. The foundation has supported 9 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in New York and Massachusetts. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$574K
Largest Grant
$1.7M
Based on 3 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.
Marieluise Hessel Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of arts & culture. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 20 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, MA.
Marieluise Hessel Foundation has distributed a total of $55.6M across 20 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $2.8M. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $26.1M.
Marieluise Hessel Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Marieluise Hessel Foundation is headquartered in JUPITER, FL. While based in FL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marieluise Hessel | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Christina Lockwood | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$43.7M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$43.7M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
20
Total Giving
$55.6M
Average Grant
$2.8M
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
9
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ascienzo Family FoundationSUPPORT OF RED HOOK RESPONDS INC. WHICH ASSIST'S RED HOOK COMMUNITY MEMBERS. | Lake Katrine, NY | $2K | 2021 |
| Bard College-Center For Curatorial StudiesRESTRICTED-CENTER FOR CURATORIAL STUDIES | Annandale On Hudson, NY | $26.1M | 2022 |
| White Columns IncTO SUPPORT ARTISTS AND COLLECTORS | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Rose Art Museum At Brandeis UniversityTO SUPPORT THE EXHIBITION " LYLE ASHTON HARRIS: OUR FIRST AND LAST LOVE". | Waltham, MA | $5K | 2022 |
| Participant IncTO SUPPORT THE PROGRAM " 20TH ANNIVERSARY WITH A FRIDENDS". | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| The Soloman R Guggenheim Museum And FoundationTO SUPPORT THE EXHINITION "NICK CAVE: FOROTHERMORE" | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Artists SpaceTO SUPPORT THE EXHIBITION "LAS NIETAS DE NON'O : POSIBLES ESCENARIOS, VOL. 1 LNN" | New York, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| Red Hook Responds IncTO SUPPORT COMMUNITY RESPONDING IN HONOR OF FACULTY & STAFF AT CCS-BARD | Red Hook, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| The Drawing CenterTO SUPPORT THE EXHINITION " NAUDLINE PIERRE: FIND YOURSELF IN BETWEEN" | New York, NY | $1K | 2022 |