Everett and Alice Hess Family Fund
EVERETT AND ALICE HESS is a private foundation based in San Diego, California. Its 2023 filing reports grants to organizations working in areas including housing and support, services for people with disabilities, education, animal welfare, and conservation.
Everett and Alice Hess Family Fund at a glance
In short: Everett and Alice Hess Family Fund gave $366K across 14 grants in 2023 (avg $26K), top state California. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $365,600
- +2185.0% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 14
- +600.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $26,114
- +226.4% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Primary geography
- California (32% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Everett and Alice Hess Family Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 6309 Cypress Point Rd, San Diego, CA 92120
Phone: (619) 563-0044
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Everett and Alice Hess Family Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Maggie's Place ($40K). Together the top 10 received $300K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 22 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2023 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares were California (32%), Georgia (25%), Arizona (11%), New York (8%), and Texas (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How Everett and Alice Hess Family Fund gives
- Giving grew 2670% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2019) to $366K (2023). In 2023 it made 14 grants totaling $366K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maggie's Place Phoenix, AZ | Housing & Support for Pregnant Women | $40,000 |
| Action Against Hunger New York, NY | Lifesaving hunger treatment worldwide during emergencies, war and disasters | $30,000 |
| City of Refuge Atlanta, GA | Helps citizens of atlanta, transition out of crisis via housing, health and wellness, youth development and job training | $30,000 |
| Genesis Women's Shelter & Support Dallas, TX | 24 hour hotline and education for women in abusive relationships | $30,000 |
| Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue Moun Airy, MD | Saving Draft Horses from Slaughter, Abuse and Neglect | $30,000 |
| Grace Upon Grace Auburn, GA | Offers assistance to young & recently graduated young adults with disabilities | $30,000 |
| Just People Inc Norcross, GA | Support Services for Adults with Disabilities | $30,000 |
| Mikeroweworks Foundation Santa Monica, CA | Scholarships, public relations and support for trade skill education | $30,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | Climate and Energy Solutions for a Healthier Planet | $30,000 |
| Benjamin Franklin Elementary Foundation Glendale, CA | Supports Benjamin Franklin Elementary School | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $42,861 | $379,965 | $365,600 | 14 | $377,330 | $41,048 | $16,625 |
| 2022 | $328,043 | $25,412 | $19,944 | $16,000 | 2 | $17,295 | $10,856 | $18,848 |
| 2021 | $407,614 | $47,403 | $15,657 | $13,000 | 2 | — | $38,903 | $18,963 |
| 2020 | $363,191 | $15,313 | $15,790 | $13,200 | 2 | — | $9,616 | $16,772 |
| 2019 | $341,763 | $27,201 | $13,305 | $11,000 | 2 | — | $19,301 | $16,075 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Everett and Alice Hess Family Fund reported a distributable amount of $17K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants went to a varied group of organizations. For example, Maggie’s Place describes its mission as providing safe housing and a nurturing community for homeless pregnant women; Just People says it provides social services, job development and training, and independent-living assistance to adults with developmental disabilities; and The Nature Conservancy states that its mission is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. These are the grantees’ missions, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $365,600. Grants ranged from $5,600 to $40,000, with a median grant of $30,000. Among the listed awards were $40,000 to Maggie’s Place; $30,000 each to Action Against Hunger, City of Refuge, Genesis Women’s Shelter & Support, Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue, Grace Upon Grace, Just People, MikeRoweWorks Foundation, and The Nature Conservancy; and $20,000 each to Benjamin Franklin Elementary Foundation, Inquiring Systems, and Kitten Rescue.
The foundation’s 2022 filing states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Because that filing is marked final and says the organization was winding up, this policy is not presented as a current application process.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Lawrence E. Hess as treasurer, Roger Hess as president, and M. Suzanne Hess as secretary. The 2022 final-return narrative identifies Lawrence Hess, Roger Hess, and Suzanne Hess as the officers who decided to wind up the nonprofit corporation.
Everett and Alice Hess Family Fund is led by Roger Hess, President since 2022 (on filings since 2019); none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Roger Hess
President
Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Lawrence E. Hess
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
M. Suzanne Hess
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Philip Hess (2019–2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 Everett and Alice Hess Family Fund
How much does Everett and Alice Hess Family Fund give each year?
Everett and Alice Hess Family Fund gave $366K across 14 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $16K across 2 grants.
What is Everett and Alice Hess Family Fund's typical grant size?
Everett and Alice Hess Family Fund's median grant in 2023 was $30,000, and its average grant was $26,114, across 14 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Everett and Alice Hess Family Fund give grants?
Everett and Alice Hess Family Fund's top state is California, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Georgia (25%) and Arizona (11%).
Does Everett and Alice Hess Family Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Everett and Alice Hess Family Fund's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Everett and Alice Hess Family Fund's largest grantees?
Everett and Alice Hess Family Fund's largest 2023 grantees include Maggie's Place ($40,000), Action Against Hunger ($30,000) and City of Refuge ($30,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does Everett and Alice Hess Family Fund fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants went to a varied group of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Everett and Alice Hess Family Fund?
Everett and Alice Hess Family Fund does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
How much is Everett and Alice Hess Family Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Everett and Alice Hess Family Fund reported a distributable amount of $17K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Everett and Alice Hess Family Fund's EIN?
Everett and Alice Hess Family Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7396909. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Does Everett and Alice Hess Family Fund accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 3, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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