Grants paid in 2024
Top 60 of 72 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rockefeller UniversityNew York, NY | Charitable | $5.1M |
| Metropolitan OperaNew York, NY | Charitable | $2.5M |
| Museum of Modern ArtNew York, NY | Charitable | $1.4M |
| New York Presbyterian HospitalNew York, NY | Charitable | $1.2M |
| American Museum of Natural HistoryNew York, NY | Charitable | $600K |
| Lincoln Center TheaterNew York, NY | Charitable | $540K |
| Memorial Sloan KetteringNew York, NY | Charitable | $500K |
| Trinity SchoolNew York, NY | Charitable | $350K |
| Asia SocietyNew York, NY | Charitable | $275K |
| Harvard CollegeCambridge, MA | Charitable | $225K |
| WnetNew York, NY | Charitable | $200K |
| Jazz at Lincoln CenterNew York, NY | Charitable | $195K |
| Conversation ProductionsParkersburg, WV | Charitable | $186K |
| Council of Foreign RelationsNew York, NY | Charitable | $150K |
| Henry Street Settlement Art ShowNew York, NY | Charitable | $100K |
| New York STEM Cell FoundationNew York, NY | Charitable | $100K |
| Ny Police FoundationNew York, NY | Charitable | $100K |
| Services for the UnderservedBrooklyn, NY | Charitable | $77K |
| Sesame WorkshopNew York, NY | Charitable | $75K |
| Congregation Emanu-ElNew York, NY | Charitable | $71K |
| Lincoln Center for the Performing ArtsNew York, NY | Charitable | $60K |
| Brown UniversityProvidence, RI | Charitable | $50K |
| Central Park ConservancyNew York, NY | Charitable | $50K |
| New York Historical SocietyNew York, NY | Charitable | $50K |
| The 92nd Street yNew York, NY | Charitable | $50K |
| Montefiore Medical CenterBronx, NY | Charitable | $50K |
| Sus Services for the UnderservedNew York, NY | Chartiable | $50K |
| Civilians Theater CompanyBrooklyn, NY | Charitable | $40K |
| Moma Ps1Long Island City, NY | Charitable | $25K |
| New York City BalletNew York, NY | Charitable | $25K |
| New York Presbyterian Hypertension CenterNew York, NY | Charitable | $25K |
| Seleni InstituteNew York, NY | Chartiable | $25K |
| Equality NowNew York, NY | Charitable | $25K |
| International Council of MomaNew York, NY | Charitable | $23K |
| American Associates of the National TheaterNew York, NY | Charitable | $20K |
| Ladies' Village Improvement Society of East Hampton IncEast Hampton, NY | Charitable | $20K |
| Four Freedoms Park ConservancyRoosevelt Island, NY | Charitable | $20K |
| Tate Americas FoundationNew York, NY | Charitable | $16K |
| Manhattan Theatre ClubNew York, NY | Charitable | $15K |
| Public Theatreny ShakespeareNew York, NY | Charitable | $15K |
| Roundabout Theatre CompanyNew York, NY | Charitable | $15K |
| American Theatre WingNew York, NY | Charitable | $10K |
| CUNY Tv FoundationNew York, NY | Charitable | $10K |
| Eleanor Whitmore Early Childhood CenterEast Hampton, NY | Charitable | $10K |
| Guild Hall of East HamptonEast Hampton, NY | Charitable | $10K |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation -LALos Angeles, CA | Charitable | $10K |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation -NyNew York, NY | Charitable | $10K |
| Neue GalerieNew York, NY | Charitable | $10K |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of AmericaNew York, NY | Charitable | $10K |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater New YorkNew York, NY | Charitable | $10K |
| American Foundation of the Serpentine GalleriesNew York, NY | Charitable | $10K |
| Washington Monthly InstituteWashington, DC | Chartiable | $10K |
| Foundation for Art and Preservation in EmbassiesWashington, DC | Charitable | $10K |
| Citizens Committee for NYCNew York, NY | Charitable | $10K |
| Center for Curatorial LeadershipNew York, NY | Charitable | $10K |
| Film Society of Lincoln CenterNew York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| New York City CenterNew York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Mq FoundationNew York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Foundation for Contemporary ArtsNew York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Ny Landmarks ConservancyNew York, NY | Charitable | $3,000 |
By state: New York 60 · Massachusetts 2 · West Virginia 1 · Rhode Island 1 · District of Columbia 2 · California 2
About this foundation
Hess Philanthropic Fund is a private grantmaking foundation in New York, New York, administered in care of Tag, tax-exempt since 2016. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Hess Philanthropic Fund 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 Hess Philanthropic Fund give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $15M across 72 grants, a median of $20K.
Where does Hess Philanthropic Fund give?
New York (60 grants), Massachusetts (2 grants), West Virginia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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