The Marion and Herbert Hess Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyEast Meadow, New York · EIN 35-7134916 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$223K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$15,635
Total assets$4.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,635 and $37,972.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
28% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skidmore College | Saratoga Springs, NY | General | $96,045 |
| The Seeing Eye Inc | Morristown, NJ | General | $37,972 |
| The Shelter Connection | Greenvale, NY | General | $26,804 |
| American Friends of Durrell | Memphis, TN | General | $15,635 |
| City Meals on Wheels | New York, NY | General | $15,635 |
| Federation of Jewish Philanthropies | New York, NY | General | $15,635 |
| Helen Keller National Center | Port Washington, NY | General | $15,635 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $223,361 | 7 |
| 2023 | $230,725 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543159349101479
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-7134916
- Profile updated Nov 9, 2026
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