The Carl B and Ludmila S Hess Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 31-6651912 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$204K
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$16,808
Total assets$3.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $11,206 and $25,213.
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
50% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Holyoke College | South Hadley, MA | General Charitable Purposes | $124,663 |
| Friends of the Lobkowicz Collections | Dover, MA | General Charitable Purposes | $25,213 |
| The New York Philharmonic | New York, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $25,213 |
| St Paul's School | Concord, NH | General Charitable Purposes | $16,808 |
| The Buckley School | New York, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $11,206 |
| St Thomas Church | New York, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $204,103 | 6 |
| 2024 | $233,368 | 7 |
| 2023 | $220,000 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601989349100800
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-6651912
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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