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Private Foundation
HESS PHILANTHROPIC FUND
HESS PHILANTHROPIC FUND is a private foundation categorized as Private Foundation based in NEW YORK, NY. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $21.8M, expenses of $20.8M, total assets of $239.9M. Imperigo tracks 325 reported grants from this foundation totaling approximately $80.8M.
EIN: 813520745
NEW YORK, NY
Named Trusts N.E.C.
NTEE: T90
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$21.8M
Total Expenses$20.8M
Total Assets$239.9M
Grants Given325
Grant Total$80.8M
Filing Years2021–2025
Sample Grants Given
ROCKEFELLER UNIVERSITY
CHARITABLE
$5,125,000
METROPOLITAN OPERA
CHARITABLE
$2,550,000
MUSEUM OF MODERN ART
CHARITABLE
$1,424,425
NEW YORK PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL
CHARITABLE
$1,200,000
AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
CHARITABLE
$600,000
Showing up to 5 of 325 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
DIRECTOR
Margaret Hess Chi
DIRECTOR
Marlene Hess
DIRECTOR
Peter Hess Friedland
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21.8M | $20.8M | $239.9M |
| 2024 | $32.9M | $28.2M | $239.2M |
| 2023 | $24.1M | $20.3M | $234.1M |
| 2022 | $32.6M | $20.9M | $231.4M |
| 2021 | $25.1M | $19.3M | $219.0M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue declined from $25.1M to $21.8M (-13%), with total assets most recently reported at $239.9M.
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Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in CA, DC, LA, MA, MD, NJ, and 4 other states.
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