Hess Wm G & Myrtle Charitable Tr
Historical FunderChicago, Illinois · EIN 38-6166831 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $9,834 and $50,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Address | 10 S DEARBORN IL1-0111, CHICAGO IL 60603 |
| Phone | 8004962583 |
| Form and materials | www.jpmorgan.com/onlinegrants |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | FUNDS ARE TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, PREFERABLY IN OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN |
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
100% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forgotten Harvest Inc | Oakpark, MI | General | $100,000 |
| Open Door Outreach Center | Waterford Township, MI | General | $60,000 |
| Oakland Literacy Council | Bloomfield Hills, MI | General | $50,000 |
| Trinity Health-Michigan Dba St Joseph Mercy Oakland | Pontiac, MI | General | $30,000 |
| Gildas Club | Royal Oak, MI | General | $18,000 |
| New Day Foundation for Families | Rochester Hills, MI | General | $15,000 |
| Oakland Family Services | Pontiac, MI | General | $15,000 |
| Special Olympics Michigan | Mount Pleasant, MI | General | $10,000 |
| Literature Circle Society | Brimingham, MI | General | $9,834 |
| Guest House Inc | Lake Orion, MI | General | $9,712 |
| Waterford Youth Assistance | Waterford, MI | General | $7,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $325,046 | 11 |
| 2024 | $273,600 | 10 |
| 2023 | $277,126 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641269349101869
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-6166831
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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