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Form 990-PFTax year 2023EIN 22-1713046

Hess Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Parsippany, NJ. Its return for tax year 2023 lists 141 grants and $63.4 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2023 (period ending Nov 30, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

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Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2023

    $63,385,033

    Grants listed
    141
    Assets, end of year
    $219,214,101

  • Tax year 2022

    $40,981,500

    Grants listed
    135
    Assets, end of year
    $211,018,720

  • Tax year 2021

    $32,866,500

    Grants listed
    128
    Assets, end of year
    $195,435,180

  • Tax year 2020

    $50,369,500

    Grants listed
    136
    Assets, end of year
    $164,543,842

  • Tax year 2019

    $34,446,500

    Grants listed
    163
    Assets, end of year
    $143,967,874

  • Tax year 2018

    $34,733,753

    Grants listed
    143
    Assets, end of year
    $98,911,380

  • Tax year 2017

    $27,925,770

    Grants listed
    152
    Assets, end of year
    $97,032,741

Grants paid in 2023

141 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Icahn School of MedicineNew York, NY

    The raquel and jaime gilinski department of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive science and unrestricted purposes

    $20,150,000
  2. Steppingstone FoundationBoston, MA

    Endowment for staff salaries and unrestricted purposes

    $5,333,333
  3. Harvard Business SchoolCambridge, MA

    John b. Hess fund for innovation and leadership, the HBS dean's honorary endowment for business and society and unrestricted purposes

    $5,150,000
  4. College of Physicians of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $5,000,000
  5. Lincoln Ctr for the Performing ArtsNew York, PA

    For the design, reconstruction and endowment of david geffen hall and unrestricted purposes

    $4,350,000
  6. Philadelphia OrchestraPhiladelphia, PA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $4,000,000
  7. Center for Strategic & International StudiesWashington, DC

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $2,000,000
  8. Franklin InstitutePhiladelphia, PA

    Earth systems exhibit and unrestricted purposes

    $1,600,000
  9. CP 2023Philadelphia, PA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $1,500,000
  10. Park Avenue SynagogueNew York, NY

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $1,150,000
  11. Museum AssociatesLos Angeles, CA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $1,100,000
  12. Usta Foundation IncorporatedPurchase, NY

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $1,000,000
  13. Ejs Presidential FoundationWashington, DC

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $550,000
  14. Film Society of Lincoln Center IncNew York, NY

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $500,000
  15. Kode with Klossy IncBurlington, MA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $500,000
  16. United Way of Greater HoustonHouston, TX

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $500,000
  17. Center for Reproductive RightsNew York, NY

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $350,000
  18. Mount Sinai HospitalNew York, NY

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $325,000
  19. Trustees of the University of PAPhiladelphia, PA

    Williams fellowship/ldi healthcare access & affordability research fund/unrestricted

    $320,000
  20. Studio Museum in HarlemNew York, NY

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $300,000
  21. Whitney Museum of American ArtNew York, NY

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $260,000
  22. Eisenhower Exchange FellowshipsPhiladelphia, PA

    Endowing the DR. Walter t. Gwenigale fellowship

    $250,000
  23. Ryan's Case for SmilesWayne, PA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $250,000
  24. Share Food ProgramPhiladelphia, PA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $250,000
  25. Sponsors for Educational OpportunityNew York, NY

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $250,000
  26. The Trust for Public LandSan Francisco, CA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $250,000
  27. Philadelphia Museum of ArtPhiladelphia, PA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $218,000
  28. Animal Care and Control TeamPhiladelphia, PA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $200,000
  29. Barnard CollegeNew York, NY

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $200,000
  30. Columbia UniversityNew York, NY

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $200,000
  31. Hospital for Special SurgeryNew York, NY

    To endow the david w. Altchek chair in sports medicine at the sports medicine institute

    $200,000
  32. New York PhilharmonicNew York, NY

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $200,000
  33. Nuclear Threat InitiativeWashington, DC

    Artificial intelligence and emerging technology programs

    $187,500
  34. Greenlight FundBoston, MA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $175,000
  35. Hias PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $150,000
  36. KleinlifePhiladelphia, PA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $150,000
  37. Morehouse CollegeAtlanta, GA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $150,000
  38. Anti-Defamation LeagueNew York, NY

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $145,000
  39. PhilabundancePhiladelphia, PA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $140,000
  40. BABY2BABYLos Angeles, CA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $125,000
  41. Project HomePhiladelphia, PA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $125,000
  42. American Jewish CommitteeNew York, NY

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $100,000
  43. Culture Trust - Greater PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $100,000
  44. Dept of State - Diplomatic Reception RoomWashington, DC

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $100,000
  45. Efi FoundationWashington, DC

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $100,000
  46. Elevate 215Philadelphia, PA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $100,000
  47. Elmwood Park ZooNorristown, PA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $100,000
  48. Harvard College FundCambridge, MA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $100,000
  49. Harvard Medical SchoolCambridge, MA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $100,000
  50. Inglis FoundationPhiladelphia, PA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $100,000
  51. Kenyan Schools of HopeSpring, TX

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $100,000
  52. Maternity Care CoalitionPhiladelphia, PA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $100,000
  53. Philadelphia City FundPhiladelphia, PA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $100,000
  54. Philadelphia City RowingPlymouth MTNG, PA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $100,000
  55. Philadelphia ZooPhiladelphia, PA

    Community impact fund/unrestricted

    $100,000
  56. Princess Grace Foundation -USANew York, NY

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $100,000
  57. Princeton UniversityPrinceton, NJ

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $100,000
  58. Society of General Internal MedicineAlexandria, VA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $100,000
  59. The Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, MA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $100,000
  60. United Jewish AppealNew York, NY

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $100,000
  61. Weill Cornell Medical CollegeNew York, NY

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $100,000
  62. Philadelphia Soccer 2026Philadelphia, PA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $90,000
  63. Metropolitan Museum of ArtNew York, NY

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $60,000
  64. Philadelphia Skating Club - Humane SocietyArdmore, PA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $60,000
  65. Washington International SchoolWashington, DC

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $55,000
  66. A Better Chance in Lower Merion IncArdmore, PA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $50,000
  67. ALS AssociationWashington, PA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $50,000
  68. Education Law CenterPhiladelphia, PA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $50,000
  69. Jewish Family & Children's ServicesPhiladelphia, PA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $50,000
  70. Neighbors Helping Neighbors - Main LineArdmore, PA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $50,000
  71. Riverdale Country School IncBronx, NY

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $50,000
  72. The Phillips CollectionWashington, DC

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $50,000
  73. Derby AcademyHingham, MA

    Steppingstone scholars fund/unrestricted

    $40,000
  74. American Cancer Society IncAtlanta, DC

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $35,000
  75. Beth David Reform CongregationGladwyne, PA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $35,000
  76. First UpPhiladelphia, PA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $30,000
  77. WhyyPhiladelphia, PA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $30,000
  78. Academy of Natural SciencesPhiladelphia, PA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $25,000
  79. Baker Industries IncMalvern, PA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $25,000
  80. Barnes FoundationPhiladelphia, PA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $25,000
  81. Caron FoundationWernersville, PA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $25,000
  82. Family Promise of the Main LineNorristown, PA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $25,000
  83. Federation Early Learning ServicesPhiladelphia, PA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $25,000
  84. Greater Philadelphia Cultural AlliancePhiladelphia, PA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $25,000
  85. Heights PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $25,000
  86. Jewish Federation of Greater PhilaPhiladelphia, PA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $25,000
  87. Lyford Cay Foundation IncGreenwich, CT

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $25,000
  88. Nationalities Service CenerPhiladelphia, PA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $25,000
  89. Project 440 IncPhiladelphia, PA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $25,000
  90. Rutgers University FoundationNew Brunswick, NJ

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $25,000
  91. Student Sponsor PartnersNew York, NY

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $25,000
  92. Via Art Fund IncNew York, NY

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $25,000
  93. Young Audiences of New Jersey IncPrinceton, NJ

    Picasso project

    $25,000
  94. College of PhysiciansPhiladelphia, PA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $20,000
  95. Fair Elections CenterWashington, DC

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $20,000
  96. Ford's Theatre SocietyWashington, DC

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $20,000
  97. Support Center for Child AdvocatesPhiladelphia, PA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $20,000
  98. Magee Rehabilitation HospitalPhiladelphia, PA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $15,000
  99. NORTH10 PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $15,000
  100. United WayPhiladelphia, PA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $15,000
  101. Charities Aid Foundation AmericaAlexandria, VA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $13,700
  102. Aamds International FoundationRockville, MD

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $10,000
  103. Bryn Mawr Film InstituteBryn Mawr, PA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $10,000
  104. Caring for FriendsPhiladelphia, PA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $10,000
  105. Chocolate Church Arts CenterBath, ME

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $10,000
  106. Community Legal ServicesPhoenix, AZ

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $10,000
  107. Kieve-Wavus Education IncNobleboro, ME

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $10,000
  108. Mitzah Circle FoundationLansdaleapa, PA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $10,000
  109. New Sanctuary Movement of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $10,000
  110. Noble & Greenough SchoolDedham, MA

    Financial aid for steppingstone scholars/unrestricted

    $10,000
  111. Pennsylvania Horticultural SocietyPhiladelphia, PA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $10,000
  112. Planned ParenthoodNew York, PA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $10,000
  113. Project ChimpsMorgantown, GA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $10,000
  114. Riverbend Environmental Education CenterGladwyne, PA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $10,000
  115. Society for Medical Decision MakingAlbany, NY

    The sandy schwartz young scholars award

    $10,000
  116. South Florida Golf FoundationDoral, FL

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $10,000
  117. Squam Lakes Conservation SocietyHolderness, NH

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $10,000
  118. The Berkshire SchoolSheffield, MA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $10,000
  119. The Fabric Workshop and MuseumPhiladelphia, PA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $10,000
  120. The Lab School of WashingtonWashington, DC

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $10,000
  121. The Lenfest Institute for JournalismPhiladelphia, PA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $10,000
  122. Vietgroup EmpowersLansdale, PA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $10,000
  123. Why Not Prosper IncPhiladelphia, PA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $10,000
  124. Women's WayPhiladelphia, PA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $10,000
  125. Children's Literacy InitiativePhiladelphia, PA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $5,000
  126. Emerging Public LeadersWashington, DC

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $5,000
  127. Ensemble Arts PhillyPhiladelphia, PA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $5,000
  128. Lower Merion ConservancyArdmore, PA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $5,000
  129. Lower Merion Library FoundationArdmore, PA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $5,000
  130. Middlebury CollegeMiddlebury, VT

    Financial aid

    $5,000
  131. National Constitution CenterPhiladelphia, PA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $5,000
  132. Natural Lands Trust IncMedia, PA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $5,000
  133. Pathways for Middle East PeacePhiladelphia, PA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $5,000
  134. Play on PhillyPhiladelphia, PA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $5,000
  135. Stowe Land TrustStowe, VT

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $5,000
  136. The Rendell CenterPhiladelphia, PA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $5,000
  137. Volunteer Medical Service Group of LMNArdmore, PA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $5,000
  138. WXPNPhiladelphia, PA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $5,000
  139. Kennedy CenterTrumbull, CT

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $4,000
  140. Fund - School District of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $2,500
  141. Buckley SchoolSherman Oaks, CA

    An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.

    $1,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education15 grants $26,518,33366% of the total
  2. Arts and culture20 grants $5,488,00014% of the total
  3. International aid6 grants $2,547,5006% of the total
  4. Sports and recreation4 grants $1,340,0003% of the total
  5. Health6 grants $750,0002% of the total
  6. Human services8 grants $700,0002% of the total
  7. 10 other causes32 grants $2,758,7007% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Pennsylvania78 grants $41,019,200
  2. Massachusetts11 grants $11,568,333
  3. New York15 grants $4,445,000
  4. District of Columbia12 grants $3,132,500
  5. California6 grants $2,026,000
  6. Texas2 grants $600,000
  7. Georgia4 grants $270,000
  8. New Jersey3 grants $150,000
  9. Virginia1 grant $100,000
  10. Maine2 grants $20,000

Officers, directors and trustees

4 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Constance Williamsco Hess FoundatnDIRECTOR, VICE PRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0
  • Eugene Wgoodwillie Jr Co Hess FNDOUTGOING DIRECTOR, TREASURER Hours 2Pay $0
  • John B Hess Co Hess FoundationDIRECTOR, PRESIDENT Hours 5Pay $0
  • Thomas H Kean Co Hess FoundationDIRECTOR, SECRETARY Hours 1Pay $0

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