Hess Family Foundation
Historical FunderWheeling, West Virginia · EIN 55-0751425 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $30,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | WESBANCO BANK CO STEVEN KELLAS |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 BANK PLAZA, WHEELING WV 26003 |
| Phone | 3042349400 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN FORM WITH DESCRIPTION OF CHARITABLE PURPOSE AND EVIDENCE OF CHARITABLE PURPOSES AND EVIDENCE OF CHARITABLE/EXEMPT STATUS UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3). |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | LIMITED TO DISTRIBUTIONS FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3). |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside West Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| House of Hagar - Share Inc | Wheeling, WV | General support | $50,000 |
| The Life Hub Inc | Wheeling, WV | Winter freeze program | $50,000 |
| The Oglebay Foundation | Wheeling, WV | Caddie camp, tennis club, | $49,000 |
| Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley | Wheeling, WV | Capital theatre | $47,734 |
| Youth Services System Inc | Wheeling, WV | Renovation of martha's & 2 | $43,671 |
| Catholic Charities | Wheeling, WV | General support | $30,000 |
| Valley Hospice Foundation | Wheeling, WV | Liza's place indigent care | $25,000 |
| Grow Ohio Valley | Wheelng, WV | General support | $25,000 |
| Triadelphia United Methodist Church | Triadelphia, WV | Flood relief | $25,000 |
| Cornerstone Christian Academy | Beech Bottom, WV | General support | $25,000 |
| YWCA Wheeling | Wheeling, WV | General support | $22,000 |
| St Alphonsus Catholic Church | Wheeling, WV | Hess window | $20,000 |
| Wheeling University | Wheeling, WV | Hess mentoring program | $15,000 |
| Wheeling National Heritage Area Corp | Wheeling, WV | Marsh wheeling stogie sign | $10,000 |
| Wheeling National Heritage Area Corp | Wheeling, WV | Friends of wheeling | $10,000 |
| Ohio County Public Library | Wheeling, WV | General support | $10,000 |
| Wheeling YMCA | Wheeling, WV | Miracle league of the ohio | $10,000 |
| Seeing Hand Association | Wheeling, WV | General support | $7,000 |
| Daniel M Burke Memorial Scholarship Association | Wheeling, WV | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Family Services Upper Ohio Valley | Wheeling, WV | Winter box delivery and | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation for the Upper Ohio Valley | Wheeling, WV | Nelson jordan center | $5,000 |
| Wheeling Symphony | Wheeling, WV | Youth program and general | $4,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $493,405 | 22 |
| 2024 | $412,688 | 23 |
| 2023 | $425,489 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642259349100734
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 55-0751425
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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