George R Hess Educational Fdn Tua

Private foundation · Grantmaker Saint Louis, MO EIN: 54-6200977

George R Hess Educational Fdn Tua is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Its 2025 filing reports 11 grants totaling $20,000, all designated for scholarships.

Key facts about George R Hess Educational Fdn Tua

In short: George R Hess Educational Fdn Tua gave $20K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
54-6200977
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$20,000
Grants made (2025)
11
Average grant
$1,818
Median grant
$2,000
Total assets
$424,674
Primary geography
Virginia (43% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
How to apply
Contact Center for Scholarship Admin for the application process, forms, materials, and award restrictions. Full details ↓
Deadline
February 15 (the filing does not specify a year).

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$425K

+0.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$20K

+11.1% YoY

Grant Count

11

+37.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$2K

-19.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George R Hess Educational Fdn Tua reported a distributable amount of $25K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How George R Hess Educational Fdn Tua gives

  • Giving fell 23% from 2022 to 2025. Method
  • In 2025 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its listed 2025 grants were scholarships made through universities.

Among the organizations supported, Shenandoah University describes its mission as educating and inspiring critical, reflective thinkers, lifelong learners, and ethical, compassionate citizens. The University of Michigan describes its mission as representing and advocating for its member physicians. The University of South Carolina describes work that includes building and managing an endowment, supporting research in business and economic problems, and conducting management education and development conferences.

Grantmaking

In 2025, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $20,000. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $2,500, with a median of $2,000. Notable awards included $2,500 to Duke University and $2,000 each to an individual recipient, the University of Virginia, the College of William & Mary, and Duquesne University. Shenandoah University, the University of Michigan, and the University of South Carolina each received $1,500.

The foundation’s filing lists Center for Scholarship Admin as the contact for applications. It directs applicants to that administrator for forms and materials and for restrictions on awards.

Review Cycle

February 15 (the filing does not specify a year).

How to Apply

Contact Center for Scholarship Admin for the application process, forms, materials, and award restrictions.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia (42%), North Carolina (12%), Washington, DC (10%), Indiana (10%), and Pennsylvania (10%). The listed grants also included recipients in South Carolina and Michigan.

Grant Distribution by State

8states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.

Cities

CharlottesvilleBlacksburgChapel HillDurhamFairfaxSterlingWest LafayetteWilliamsburgAnn ArborColumbiaGreensburgHarrisonburgPittsburghWashingtonWinchesterBaltimoreBloomsburgUniversity Park

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$10K$20K$30K8 grants2020 9 grants2021 11 grants2022 9 grants2023 8 grants2024 11 grants2025

From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2024) to $26K (2022). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $20K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 8 recipients in 2025

University of Virginia: $5K across 3 grantsUniversity of Virginia$5K · 3 grantsDuke University: $3KDuke University$3KCollege of W&M: $2KCollege of W&M$2KCollege of William and Mary: $2KCollege of William and Mary$2KDuquesne University: $2KDuquesne University$2KUniversity of South Carolina: $2KUniversity of South Carolina$2KShenandoah University: $2KShenandoah University$2KUniversity of Michigan: $2KUniversity of Michigan$2K

The largest 2025 recipient was University of Virginia ($5K across 3 grants). Together the top 8 received $18K.

Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($2,000), which are not listed by name.

Grant Size Distribution

48 grants across all recorded years

48<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 48 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Duke University Durham, NCScholarship$2,500
1 individual scholarship Recipients not named —$2,000
University of Virginia Charlottesville, VAScholarship$2,000
College of W&M West Lafayette, INScholarship$2,000
College of William and Mary Williamsburg, VAScholarship$2,000
Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PAScholarship$2,000
University of South Carolina Columbia, SCScholarship$1,500
University of Virginia Charlottesville, VAScholarship$1,500
University of Virginia Charlottesville, VAScholarship$1,500
Shenandoah University Winchester, VAScholarship$1,500

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2025 $424,674 $33,649 $32,328 $20,000 (11 grants)
2024 $423,723 $23,259 $29,237 $18,000 (8 grants)
2023 $429,295 $11,691 $32,448 $22,000 (9 grants)
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$20K$40K$60K2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$424,674$423,723$429,295
Revenue$33,649$23,259$11,691
Expenses$32,328$29,237$32,448
Qualifying Distributions$25,313$22,967$26,621
Net Investment Income$26,987$16,611$7,689
Distributable Amount$25,031$24,337$22,529

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 5, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 19, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
  6. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2025 filing lists Wells Fargo Bank N.A. as trustee.

George R Hess Educational Fdn Tua's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Wells Fargo Bank N A

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    $8K (2020) → $9K (2025)

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.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Wells Fargo Bank N a — Trustee: $9KWells Fargo Bank N aTrustee$9K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $9K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).

Contact

Application contact: Center For Scholarship Admin
Mailing address: 4320-G Wade Hampton Blvd, Taylors, SC 29687
Phone: (866) 608-0001

Frequently asked questions about George R Hess Educational Fdn Tua

How much does George R Hess Educational Fdn Tua give each year?

George R Hess Educational Fdn Tua gave $20K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $18K across 8 grants.

What is George R Hess Educational Fdn Tua's typical grant size?

George R Hess Educational Fdn Tua's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $1,818, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does George R Hess Educational Fdn Tua give grants?

George R Hess Educational Fdn Tua's top state is Virginia, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (13%) and District of Columbia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charlottesville, VA (3 grants).

Does George R Hess Educational Fdn Tua give general operating support?

Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on George R Hess Educational Fdn Tua's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (11 grants).

Who are George R Hess Educational Fdn Tua's largest grantees?

George R Hess Educational Fdn Tua's largest 2025 grantees include University of Virginia ($5,000 across 3 grants), Duke University ($2,500) and College of W&M ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($2,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is George R Hess Educational Fdn Tua?

George R Hess Educational Fdn Tua reported $425K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $25K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What does George R Hess Educational Fdn Tua fund?

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its listed 2025 grants were scholarships made through universities. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from George R Hess Educational Fdn Tua?

Contact Center for Scholarship Admin for the application process, forms, materials, and award restrictions. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is George R Hess Educational Fdn Tua's EIN?

George R Hess Educational Fdn Tua's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-6200977. 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 September 2026.

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