Private foundation · EIN 26-6618793 · Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Pauline Anderson Hess and Norman C Hess Charitable Tr

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 8 grants paid, $159K total, median $14K. 50% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
8
$159K
Median grant
$14K
Stays in PA
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.2M

Grants paid in 2024

8 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Centre Presbyterian ChurchNew Park, PAOperations & cemetery$36K
Family of God Community ChurchRed Lion, PAOperations & cemetery$36K
American Cancer SocietyOklahoma City, OKOperations$16K
Salvation ArmyWest Nyack, NYOperations$14K
Mason-Dixon Public LibraryStewartstown, PAOperations$14K
York Rescue MissionYork, PAOperations$14K
American Red CrossWashington, DCOperations$14K
Habitat for HumanityAmericus, GAOperations$14K

By state: Pennsylvania 4 · Oklahoma 1 · New York 1 · District of Columbia 1 · Georgia 1

About this foundation

Pauline Anderson Hess and Norman C Hess Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, tax-exempt since 2009. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Pauline Anderson Hess and Norman C Hess Charitable Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Pauline Anderson Hess and Norman C Hess Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $159K across 8 grants, a median of $14K.

Where does Pauline Anderson Hess and Norman C Hess Charitable Tr give?

Pennsylvania (4 grants), Oklahoma (1 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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