Glen and Vicki Hess Foundation
Invitation OnlyLA Grange, Illinois · EIN 43-1986371 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$16K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$471K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $1,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
66% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Zoological Society Brookfield Zoo | Brookfield, IL | To further program services | $5,000 |
| A Meaningful Purpose | Egg Harbor Township, NJ | To further program services | $1,000 |
| Blue Man Dog | Burbank, CA | To further program services | $1,000 |
| Cape May County Zoological Society | Cape May Court House, NJ | To further program services | $1,000 |
| Cat Nap | LA Grange Park, IL | To further program services | $1,000 |
| Greene County Habitat for Humanity | Greensboro, GA | To further program services | $1,000 |
| Hinsdale Humane Society | Hinsdale, IL | To further program services | $1,000 |
| Immune Deficiency Foundation | Hanover, MD | To further program services | $1,000 |
| Neighbors Helping Neigbors | Greensboro, GA | To further program services | $1,000 |
| Pasadena Playhouse | Pasadena, CA | To further program services | $1,000 |
| Red River Oes Rescue | Yukon, OK | To further program services | $1,000 |
| St Cletus Food Pantry | LA Grange, IL | To further program services | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,000 | 12 |
| 2024 | $5,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $10,500 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631329349103318
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-1986371
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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