Hess Family Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 55-0751425

Foundation Overview

Based in Wheeling, WV, Hess Family Foundation has awarded 198 grants totaling $3,100,867 to organizations in West Virginia. Individual grants range from $1,577 to $75,000, with a median award of $12,530.5.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$3,100,867
Total Assets
$8,585,912
Median Grant (all grants)
$12,530.5

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
26
Median Grant
$14,050
% Median Grant Decline
-6% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 15%

4 of 26 recipients (15%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.

Geographic Focus
West Virginia

100% of all grants are concentrated in West Virginia, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within West Virginia, funding concentrates in Wheeling (83%), Morgantown (5%), Wheelng (4%).

Funding Trajectory
+30%

Moderate 30% growth trend over 7 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 2 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (69%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Hess Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Wheeling University $13,100 Wheeling, WV, US Hess Mentoring Program 2023
Daniel M Burke Memorial Scholarship $4,000 Wheeling, WV, US Scholarships 2023
Grow Ohio Valley $15,000 Wheelng, WV, US General Support 2023
Family Services Upper Ohio Valley $4,500 Wheeling, WV, US Meals On Wheels 2023
Friends Of Wheeling $30,000 Wheeling, WV, US New Furnace 2023
Community Foundation For The Ohio Valley $10,000 Wheeling, WV, US Nelson Jordan Center For 2023
Wheeling Ohio County Health Dept $15,000 Wheeling, WV, US Project Hope 2023
Wheeling National Heritage Area $20,000 Wheeling, WV, US Marsh Stogie Sign 2023
The Oglebay Foundation $20,000 Wheeling, WV, US Historical Presence In 2023
Randy Stephens Jr Memorial $7,000 Wheeling, WV, US Scholarship & Childhood 2023
Ywca Wheeling $10,000 Wheeling, WV, US Ron Scott Hbcu Field Trip 2023
Wheeling Symphony $4,000 Wheeling, WV, US Youth Program 2023
Ohio County Public Library $35,000 Wheeling, WV, US Purchase New Chairs And 2023
Seeing Hand Association $10,000 Wheeling, WV, US Renovation Of Conference / 2023
Philanthropy West Virginia $4,000 Morgantown, WV, US General Support 2023
Cornerstone Christian Academy $25,500 Beech Bottom, WV, US Painting, Basement Drains, 2023
Youth Services System Inc $7,000 Wheeling, WV, US Furnace Replacement For 2023
Oglebay Institute $19,389 Wheeling, WV, US Friends Of Towngate 2023
Wheeling Country Day School $15,000 Wheeling, WV, US Two Hope Scholarships 2023
Catholic Charities $15,000 Wheeling, WV, US Catholic Neighborhood 2023
House Of Hagar - Share Inc $33,000 Wheeling, WV, US House Of Hagar Support / 2023
The Gamechanger Foundation $5,000 Fairmont, WV, US Drug And Alcohol Education 2023
Wheeling Ymca $10,000 Wheeling, WV, US Miracle League Of The Ohio 2023
The Life Hub Inc $50,000 Wheeling, WV, US General Support Of Homeless 2023
Ywca Wheeling $40,000 Wheeling, WV, US Kitchen Equipment For Four 2023
Men Of Change $4,000 Wheeling, WV, US Hbcu Field Trip 2023
Wheeling University $20,000 Wheeling, WV, US Hess Mentoring Program 2022
Daniel M Burke Memorial Scholarship $4,000 Wheeling, WV, US Scholarships 2022
Grow Ohio Valley $33,000 Wheelng, WV, US General Support 2022
Friends Of Wheeling $18,000 Wheeling, WV, US Revolving Loan Program 2022
Community Foundation For The Ohio Valley $15,000 Wheeling, WV, US Governor Boreman Statue 2022
Wheeling Ohio County Health Dept $20,000 Wheeling, WV, US Project Hope Homeless 2022
Wheeling National Heritage Area $22,000 Wheeling, WV, US Weelunk & Cliental 2022
The Oglebay Foundation $10,000 Wheeling, WV, US Zane Wall 2022
Randy Stephens Jr Memorial $5,000 Wheeling, WV, US Scholarship & Childhood 2022
Ywca Wheeling $10,000 Wheeling, WV, US Women's Shelter 2022
Wheeling Symphony $3,000 Wheeling, WV, US Youth Program 2022
Ohio County Public Library $20,000 Wheeling, WV, US 501(c)(3) 2022
Laughlin Memorial Chapel $10,000 Wheeling, WV, US General Support 2022
Ohio County Schools $20,000 Wheeling, WV, US Wheeling Park Shop 2022
Wheeling Parks And Recreation $25,000 Wheeling, WV, US Nelson Jordan Center 2022
Philanthropy West Virginia $3,650 Morgantown, WV, US Philanthropic Partners 2022
Cornerstone Christian Academy $29,000 Beech Bottom, WV, US General Support 2022
Youth Services System Inc $15,000 Wheeling, WV, US Lazarus House 2022
Wheeling Griot Society $5,000 Wheeling, WV, US General Support 2022
Oglebay Institute $10,000 Wheeling, WV, US Friends Of Towngate 2022
Catholic Charities $10,000 Wheeling, WV, US Catholic Neighborhood 2022
House Of Hagar - Share Inc $33,000 Wheeling, WV, US House Of Hagar 2022
Wheeling University $20,000 Wheeling, WV, US Hess Mentoring Program 2022
Daniel M Burke Memorial Scholarship $4,000 Wheeling, WV, US Scholarships 2022
Grow Ohio Valley $33,000 Wheelng, WV, US General Support 2022
Friends Of Wheeling $18,000 Wheeling, WV, US Revolving Loan Program 2022
Community Foundation For The Ohio Valley $15,000 Wheeling, WV, US Governor Boreman Statue 2022
Wheeling Ohio County Health Dept $20,000 Wheeling, WV, US Project Hope Homeless 2022
Wheeling National Heritage Area $22,000 Wheeling, WV, US Weelunk & Cliental 2022
The Oglebay Foundation $10,000 Wheeling, WV, US Zane Wall 2022
Randy Stephens Jr Memorial $5,000 Wheeling, WV, US Scholarship & Childhood 2022
Ywca Wheeling $10,000 Wheeling, WV, US Women's Shelter 2022
Wheeling Symphony $3,000 Wheeling, WV, US Youth Program 2022
Ohio County Public Library $20,000 Wheeling, WV, US 501(c)(3) 2022
Laughlin Memorial Chapel $10,000 Wheeling, WV, US General Support 2022
Ohio County Schools $20,000 Wheeling, WV, US Wheeling Park Shop 2022
Wheeling Parks And Recreation $25,000 Wheeling, WV, US Nelson Jordan Center 2022
Philanthropy West Virginia $3,650 Morgantown, WV, US Philanthropic Partners 2022
Cornerstone Christian Academy $29,000 Beech Bottom, WV, US General Support 2022
Youth Services System Inc $15,000 Wheeling, WV, US Lazarus House 2022
Wheeling Griot Society $5,000 Wheeling, WV, US General Support 2022
Oglebay Institute $10,000 Wheeling, WV, US Friends Of Towngate 2022
Catholic Charities $10,000 Wheeling, WV, US Catholic Neighborhood 2022
House Of Hagar - Share Inc $33,000 Wheeling, WV, US House Of Hagar 2022
Wheeling University $20,000 Wheeling, WV, US Hess Mentoring Program 2022
Daniel M Burke Memorial Scholarship $4,000 Wheeling, WV, US Scholarships 2022
Grow Ohio Valley $33,000 Wheelng, WV, US General Support 2022
Friends Of Wheeling $18,000 Wheeling, WV, US Revolving Loan Program 2022
Community Foundation For The Ohio Valley $15,000 Wheeling, WV, US Governor Boreman Statue 2022
Wheeling Ohio County Health Dept $20,000 Wheeling, WV, US Project Hope Homeless 2022
Wheeling National Heritage Area $22,000 Wheeling, WV, US Weelunk & Cliental 2022
The Oglebay Foundation $10,000 Wheeling, WV, US Zane Wall 2022
Randy Stephens Jr Memorial $5,000 Wheeling, WV, US Scholarship & Childhood 2022
Ywca Wheeling $10,000 Wheeling, WV, US Women's Shelter 2022
Wheeling Symphony $3,000 Wheeling, WV, US Youth Program 2022
Ohio County Public Library $20,000 Wheeling, WV, US 501(c)(3) 2022
Laughlin Memorial Chapel $10,000 Wheeling, WV, US General Support 2022
Ohio County Schools $20,000 Wheeling, WV, US Wheeling Park Shop 2022
Wheeling Parks And Recreation $25,000 Wheeling, WV, US Nelson Jordan Center 2022
Philanthropy West Virginia $3,650 Morgantown, WV, US Philanthropic Partners 2022
Cornerstone Christian Academy $29,000 Beech Bottom, WV, US General Support 2022
Youth Services System Inc $15,000 Wheeling, WV, US Lazarus House 2022
Wheeling Griot Society $5,000 Wheeling, WV, US General Support 2022
Oglebay Institute $10,000 Wheeling, WV, US Friends Of Towngate 2022
Catholic Charities $10,000 Wheeling, WV, US Catholic Neighborhood 2022
House Of Hagar - Share Inc $33,000 Wheeling, WV, US House Of Hagar 2022
Daniel M Burke Memorial Scholarship $4,000 Wheeling, WV, US Scholarships 2021
Grow Ohio Valley $75,000 Wheelng, WV, US General Support 2021
Friends Of Wheeling $23,124 Wheeling, WV, US Revolving Loan Program 2021
Wheeling National Heritage Area Corp $45,000 Wheeling, WV, US Elm Grove Hist Dist/weelunk 2021
Wheeling Ohio County Health Dept $10,000 Wheeling, WV, US Project Hope Homeless 2021
The Oglebay Foundation $48,000 Wheeling, WV, US Tennis Complex 2021
Randy Stephens Jr Memorial $5,000 Wheeling, WV, US Scholarship & Childhood 2021
Ywca Wheeling $5,000 Wheeling, WV, US Women's Shelter 2021
Wheeling Symphony $3,000 Wheeling, WV, US Youth Program 2021
West Virginia Northern Community College $5,000 Wheeling, WV, US Scholarship Fund 2021
Bethany College $2,000 Bethany, WV, US Old Growth Trails 2021
Seeing Hand Association $10,000 Wheeling, WV, US Groupstar.com Update 2021
Webark Estates $2,000 Moundsville, WV, US General Support 2021
Philanthropy West Virginia $3,000 Morgantown, WV, US Philanthropic Partners 2021
Youth Services System Inc $15,000 Wheeling, WV, US Lazarus House 2021
Youth Services System Inc $3,000 Wheeling, WV, US General Support 2021
Oglebay Institute $15,000 Wheeling, WV, US Friends Of Towngate 2021
Wheeling Country Day School $30,000 Wheeling, WV, US Annual Fund 2021
Catholic Charities $18,000 Wheeling, WV, US Catholic Neighborhood 2021
House Of Hagar - Share Inc $38,000 Wheeling, WV, US House Of Hagar 2021
Nami Of Greater Wheeling $15,000 Wheeling, WV, US General Support 2021
Daniel M Burke Memorial Scholarship $4,000 Wheeling, WV, US Scholarships 2020
Grow Ohio Valley $35,000 Wheelng, WV, US Covid-19 Emergency Fund 2020
Family Services Upper Ohio Valley $4,000 Wheeling, WV, US General Support 2020
Friends Of Wheeling $21,628 Wheeling, WV, US Revolving Loan Program 2020
Community Foundation For The Ohio Valley $5,000 Wheeling, WV, US Doe Boy Statue Restoration 2020
Wheeling National Heritage Area Corp $36,000 Wheeling, WV, US Weelunk's Live Here Website 2020
Wheeling Ohio County Health Dept $13,000 Wheeling, WV, US Project Hope Homeless 2020
Wheeling National Heritage Area $22,500 Wheeling, WV, US Expansion Of Historical 2020
The Oglebay Foundation $45,000 Wheeling, WV, US Platform Tennis 2020
Randy Stephens Jr Memorial $5,000 Wheeling, WV, US Scholarship & Childhood 2020
Seeing Hand Association $10,000 Wheeling, WV, US Search Engine Technology 2020
Philanthropy West Virginia $2,000 Morgantown, WV, US Philanthropic Partners 2020
Youth Services System Inc $20,000 Wheeling, WV, US Lazarus House 2020
Oglebay Institute $4,318 Wheeling, WV, US Friends Of Towngate 2020
Wheeling Country Day School $20,000 Wheeling, WV, US Annual Fund 2020
Catholic Charities $20,000 Wheeling, WV, US Catholic Neighborhood 2020
House Of Hagar - Share Inc $30,000 Wheeling, WV, US House Of Hagar Support/mojo 2020
St James Evangelical Lutheran Church $3,000 Wheeling, WV, US Food Pantry 2020
House Of The Carpenter $3,000 Wheeling, WV, US General Support 2020
Soup Kitchen Greater Wheeling $4,000 Wheeling, WV, US General Support 2020
Nami Of Greater Wheeling $10,000 Wheeling, WV, US General Support 2020
Wheeling Jesuit University $23,000 Wheeling, WV, US Hess Mentoring Program 2018
Daniel M Burke Memorial Scholarship $4,000 Wheeling, WV, US Scholarships 2018
Lazarus House Inc $15,000 Wheeling, WV, US Operations Support & Salary 2018
Valley Hospice Foundation $15,000 Wheeling, WV, US Liza's Place Indigent Care 2018
Friends Of Wheeling $25,000 Wheeling, WV, US Revolving Loan Program 2018
Wheeling Ohio County Health Dept $10,000 Wheeling, WV, US Project Hope 2018
House Of Hagar - Share Inc $10,000 Wheeling, WV, US House Of Hagar Support 2018
Wheeling National Heritage Area $20,000 Wheeling, WV, US Expansion Of Historical 2018
The Oglebay Foundation $30,000 Wheeling, WV, US Matching Tree Grant & 2018
Randy Stephens Jr Memorial $5,000 Wheeling, WV, US Scholarship & Childhood 2018
Seeing Hand Association $12,600 Wheeling, WV, US Fire Extinguisher Program & 2018
Childrens Museum Of The Ohio Valley $5,000 Wheeling, WV, US General Support 2018
Philanthropy West Virginia $2,000 Morgantown, WV, US Philanthropic Partners 2018
Youth Services System Inc $31,000 Wheeling, WV, US Wheeling Sleepout, Winter 2018
Oglebay Institute $20,000 Wheeling, WV, US Support Of Six Programs 2018
Wheeling Country Day School $19,000 Wheeling, WV, US Compassionate Schools 2018
Catholic Charities $28,000 Wheeling, WV, US Grow Ohio Valley & Meal 2018
West Liberty University $1,600 West Liberty, WV, US Tuition Assistance - Jacob 2017
Wheeling Jesuit University $21,500 Wheeling, WV, US Hess Mentoring Program 2017
Seeing Hand Association $12,000 Wheeling, WV, US Carpet & Garden Project 2017
Wheeling Symphony Society $2,000 Wheeling, WV, US Youth Program & Sponsorship 2017
Daniel M Burke Memorial Scholarship $4,000 Wheeling, WV, US Scholarships 2017
Youth Services System Inc $35,000 Wheeling, WV, US General Support 2017
Webark Estates Inc $2,000 Moundsville, WV, US General Support Of Animal 2017
Lazarus House Inc $15,000 Wheeling, WV, US Operations Support & Salary 2017
Valley Hospice Foundation $15,000 Wheeling, WV, US Liza's Place Indigent Care 2017
Grow Ohio Valley $49,000 Wheelng, WV, US Americorp Manager & Apple 2017
Philanthropy West Virginia $2,000 Morgantown, WV, US General Assistance 2017
Family Services Upper Ohio Valley $4,000 Wheeling, WV, US Senior Citizens Art Project 2017
West Virginia Independent Colleges $10,000 Charleston, WV, US Circle Of Vision 2017
Wheeling Country Day School $39,000 Wheeling, WV, US Compassionate Schools 2017
Community Foundation For The Ohio Valley $5,000 Wheeling, WV, US Wheeling Dog Park Bench 2017
Oglebay Institute $48,300 Wheeling, WV, US Fire Detection And 2017
West Liberty Elementary Pto $20,000 West Liberty, WV, US Playground Equipment 2017
Wheeling National Heritage Area Corp $3,600 Wheeling, WV, US Civil War Monument 2017
Wheeling Ohio County Health Dept $10,000 Wheeling, WV, US Project Hope 2017
Bethany College $8,000 Bethany, WV, US Cummins Gymnasium 2017
St Johns Home For Children $10,000 Wheeling, WV, US General Support 2017
New City Inc $8,000 Triadelphia, WV, US Weelunk 2017
House Of Hagar - Share Inc $10,000 Wheeling, WV, US House Of Hagar Support 2017
Wheeling National Heritage Area $5,000 Wheeling, WV, US General Support 2017
The Oglebay Foundation $20,000 Wheeling, WV, US Trail Program & Access To 2017
West Liberty University $1,577 West Liberty, WV, US Tuition Assistance - Jacob 2016
Wheeling Jesuit University $25,362 Wheeling, WV, US Hess Mentoring Program 2016
Seeing Hand Association $5,200 Wheeling, WV, US Phone System Update 2016
Wheeling Symphony Society $4,000 Wheeling, WV, US Youth Program & Sponsorship 2016
Daniel M Burke Memorial Scholarship $5,000 Wheeling, WV, US Scholarships 2016
Youth Services System Inc $35,000 Wheeling, WV, US General Support 2016
Webark Estates Inc $2,000 Moundsville, WV, US General Support Of Animal 2016
Lazarus House Inc $25,500 Wheeling, WV, US Operations Support & Salary 2016
Valley Hospice Foundation $15,000 Wheeling, WV, US Liza's Place Indigent Care 2016
Catholic Charities $30,000 Wheeling, WV, US Unmet Needs - Utility 2016
Ohio Valley Medical Center $4,000 Wheeling, WV, US Palliative Care Program 2016
Grow Ohio Valley $39,000 Wheelng, WV, US Urban Gardens 2016
Philanthropy West Virginia $2,000 Morgantown, WV, US General Assistance 2016
Family Services Upper Ohio Valley $3,000 Wheeling, WV, US Senior Citizens Art Project 2016
Wheeling Country Day School $38,500 Wheeling, WV, US Compassionate Schools 2016
Oglebay Institute $20,000 Wheeling, WV, US Towngate Theatre A/c & Blue 2016
West Liberty Elementary Pto $12,000 West Liberty, WV, US Playground Equipment 2016
Wheeling National Heritage Area Corp $11,400 Wheeling, WV, US Civil War Monument 2016
Wheeling Ohio County Health Dept $4,258 Wheeling, WV, US Project Hope 2016
Bethany College $12,000 Bethany, WV, US Stem Trail And Outdoor 2016
The Oglebay Foundation $20,000 Wheeling, WV, US Mary Ann B Hess Cottage 2016
The Oglebay Foundation $12,461 Wheeling, WV, US Aerial Adventure Challenge 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Hess Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 55-0751425
Website N/A
Address 1 BANK PLZ Wheeling, WV 26003-3543

Key People (5)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Hess Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Trustee Christina H Hess
Trustee Andrew P Hogan
Trustee William N Hogan
Trustee Jessica B Hogan
Trustee

Forms 990-PF

IRS Form 990-PF filings provide comprehensive financial information, grant details, and operational data. These documents are essential resources for understanding foundation capacity, giving patterns, and strategic priorities.

Form 990-PF Research Tips
  • Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.