Also known as: Richard C VON Hess Foundation · Richard VON Hess Foundation · Hess Foundation
Based on their 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing (EIN 236962077) — historical reported giving, not an open application portal.
Compiled from public IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation.
In its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing, The Richard C VON Hess Foundation reported 24 grants totaling $2,659,630 to 23 organizations across 8 states and territories. Its largest reported grant was $500,000 to The Baltimore Museum of Art Inc.
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Purposes as written on the filing, most frequent first.
| Recipient | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|
| The Baltimore Museum of Art Inc | Baltimore, MD | $500,000 |
| The Royal Oak Foundation | New York, NY | $280,500 |
| Woodmere Art Museum | Philadelphia, PA | $250,000 |
| The Frick Art & Historical Center | Pittsburgh, PA | $200,000 |
| Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | Philadelphia, PA | $174,600 |
| Rubicon Productions Inc | Sparks Glencoe, MD | $150,000 |
| Oak Spring Garden Foundation | Upperville, VA | $122,130 |
| Museum of the American Revolution | Philadelphia, PA | $100,000 |
| Peabody Essex Museum | Salem, MA | $100,000 |
| Demuth Foundation | Lancaster, PA | $76,400 |
| Historical Society of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | $75,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Boston | Boston, MA | $75,000 |
| The Barnes Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | $75,000 |
| The Phillips Collection | Washington, DC | $62,500 |
| Walters Art Museum Foundation | Baltimore, MD | $62,500 |
| Delaware Art Museum | Wilmington, DE | $55,000 |
| James A Michener Art Museum | Doylestown, PA | $55,000 |
| Westmoreland Museum of American Art | Greensburg, PA | $55,000 |
| Hillwood Estate Museum and Gardens | Washington, DC | $50,000 |
| LancasterHistory | Lancaster, PA | $50,000 |
| The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America | Washington, DC | $37,000 |
| Independence Seaport Museum | Philadelphia, PA | $20,000 |
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Source: this foundation’s own public IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024 — Part XV (grants paid). Figures are as reported by the foundation for a single filing year and reflect historical giving, not a current application opportunity. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation. Always confirm details with the funder before applying.
