Hess Wm G & Myrtle Charitable Tr Xxxxx0005
William G. & Myrtle Hess Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Established in 1984, the trust operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization dedicated to philanthropic giving in specific geographic regions and sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$274K
-1.3% YoY
Grant Count
10
+25.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$27K
-21.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust's giving is restricted to Roman Catholic institutions and agencies located in Oakland County, Michigan. This includes Roman Catholic hospitals and schools, as well as institutions that received grants during the donors' lifetimes or were designated for support in the donors' wills.
The foundation's primary funding focus areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Food access and food pantries
Grantmaking
Grant Range
Range:** $5,400 to $154,655
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust primarily funds organizations in Michigan, with a specific emphasis on Oakland County. Historical giving patterns also indicate some activity in Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $4,694,611
- Total Annual Giving: $273,600
- Tax-Exempt Status: Designated 501(c)(3)
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Hess Wm G & Myrtle Charitable Tr Xxxxx0005
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
No officer/director data available.
Contact Information
- Address: 10 S Dearborn St # IL1-0111, Chicago, IL 60603-2300
- Telephone: 800-496-2583
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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