Hesse Mary John Char Trust
Hesse Mary John Char Trust is a private foundation, based in Columbus, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $111K. Net investment income was $2K.
Hesse Mary John Char Trust at a glance
In short: Hesse Mary John Char Trust gave $111K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $110,528
- +1997.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,106
- +1997.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $27,632
- Primary geography
- Colorado (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Hesse Mary John Char Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Red Cross ($28K). Together the top 5 received $111K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Hesse Mary John Char Trust gives
- Giving grew 1517% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2023) to $111K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $111K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | General Operating | $27,632 |
| Bishop & Diocese of Colorado Denver, CO | General Operating | $27,632 |
| Boulder Community Hospital Boulder, CO | General Operating | $27,632 |
| American Foundation for the Blind Arlington, VA | General Operating | $13,816 |
| American Printing House for the Blind Louiseville, KY | General Operating | $13,816 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $1,549 | $112,625 | $110,528 | 5 | $112,575 | $1,549 | $4,769 |
| 2023 | $111,666 | $-674 | $13,995 | $5,270 | 5 | $12,444 | $103 | $3,838 |
| 2022 | $126,345 | $7,279 | $14,611 | $7,581 | 5 | $11,929 | $5,056 | $6,036 |
| 2021 | $130,109 | $19,085 | $13,310 | $6,837 | 5 | $11,034 | $16,785 | $7,239 |
| 2020 | $128,213 | $2,674 | $13,145 | $6,880 | 5 | — | $562 | $6,724 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hesse Mary John Char Trust reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hesse Mary John Char Trust's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Huntington National Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$4K (2020) → $0 (2024)
John S. Wilson
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$393 (2020) → $0 (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $3K, to Huntington National Bank (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Hesse Mary John Char Trust
How much does Hesse Mary John Char Trust give each year?
Hesse Mary John Char Trust gave $111K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5K across 5 grants.
What is Hesse Mary John Char Trust's typical grant size?
Hesse Mary John Char Trust's median grant in 2024 was $27,632, and its average grant was $22,106, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Hesse Mary John Char Trust give grants?
Hesse Mary John Char Trust gives mostly in Colorado: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (25%) and Virginia (13%).
Does Hesse Mary John Char Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Hesse Mary John Char Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Hesse Mary John Char Trust's largest grantees?
Hesse Mary John Char Trust's largest 2024 grantees include American Red Cross ($27,632), Bishop & Diocese of Colorado ($27,632) and Boulder Community Hospital ($27,632), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How much is Hesse Mary John Char Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Hesse Mary John Char Trust reported a distributable amount of $5K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Hesse Mary John Char Trust's EIN?
Hesse Mary John Char Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6502232. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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