Britten J Hess Memorial Scholarship Trust
The Britten J Hess Memorial Scholarship Trust is a private foundation based in Tiffin, Ohio. Its 2025 filing describes direct charitable activity as tuition scholarships for Tiffin Calvert High School.
Britten J Hess Memorial Scholarship Trust at a glance
In short: Britten J Hess Memorial Scholarship Trust gave $4K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $415), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $4,150
- +23.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $415
- +23.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $400
- Total assets
- $66,368
- +13.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Britten J Hess Memorial Scholarship Trust
- How to Apply
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The filing directs applicants to contact Calvert Catholic Schools and submit a letter and essay. The deadline is set by the school principal. If a recipient’s family moves out of the local school district or the student is no longer enrolled at Calvert Catholic Schools of Tiffin, the scholarship is awarded to the alternate student chosen.
- Review Cycle
- Set by the school principal.
- Deadline
- Set by the school principal.
- Contact
Application contact: Calvert Catholic Schools
Mailing address: 152 Madison St, Tiffin, OH 44883
Phone: (419) 447-3844
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Britten J Hess Memorial Scholarship Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Nolan Lee ($375).
Organizations only. It also paid 9 individual scholarships ($3,775), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 50 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All listed 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio. The filing describes the scholarship activity as serving Tiffin Calvert High School.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Britten J Hess Memorial Scholarship Trust gives
- Giving grew 38% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2021 it paid out 85% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2021) to $4K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 9 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $3,775 |
| Nolan Lee Tiffin, OH | Scholarshipp | $375 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $66,368 | $12,947 | $5,185 | $4,150 | 10 | — | $11,847 | $2,913 |
| 2024 | $58,606 | $10,052 | $4,072 | $3,350 | 10 | — | $8,902 | $3,719 |
| 2023 | $52,626 | $6,640 | $3,760 | $3,150 | 10 | — | $5,365 | $3,003 |
| 2022 | $49,746 | $4,511 | $3,717 | $3,000 | 10 | — | $2,036 | $3,242 |
| 2021 | $48,952 | $7,836 | $3,607 | $2,730 | 10 | $3,000 | $6,611 | $3,523 |
| 2020 | $44,723 | $5,255 | $3,586 | $3,000 | 10 | — | $3,405 | $2,691 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Britten J Hess Memorial Scholarship Trust reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The 2025 filing identifies Tiffin Calvert High School tuition scholarships as the trust’s direct charitable activity. The available information does not state a broader mission.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the trust gave $4,150 through 10 grants. Grants ranged from $300 to $500, with a median of $400. The listed grants were scholarships to individual recipients in Ohio.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Debra Hess and Jospeh Hess as trustees.
Britten J Hess Memorial Scholarship Trust's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Debra Hess
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jospeh Hess
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Britten J Hess Memorial Scholarship Trust
How much does Britten J Hess Memorial Scholarship Trust give each year?
Britten J Hess Memorial Scholarship Trust gave $4K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3K across 10 grants.
What is Britten J Hess Memorial Scholarship Trust's typical grant size?
Britten J Hess Memorial Scholarship Trust's median grant in 2025 was $400, and its average grant was $415, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Britten J Hess Memorial Scholarship Trust give grants?
Britten J Hess Memorial Scholarship Trust gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Britten J Hess Memorial Scholarship Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Britten J Hess Memorial Scholarship Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (9 grants).
How large is Britten J Hess Memorial Scholarship Trust?
Britten J Hess Memorial Scholarship Trust reported $66K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $13K.
What does Britten J Hess Memorial Scholarship Trust fund?
The 2025 filing identifies Tiffin Calvert High School tuition scholarships as the trust’s direct charitable activity. The available information does not state a broader mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Britten J Hess Memorial Scholarship Trust?
The filing directs applicants to contact Calvert Catholic Schools and submit a letter and essay. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Britten J Hess Memorial Scholarship Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Britten J Hess Memorial Scholarship Trust reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Britten J Hess Memorial Scholarship Trust's EIN?
Britten J Hess Memorial Scholarship Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-7057163. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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