Hessel John R Char
Hessel John R Char is a private foundation, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $55K. Net investment income was $132K.
Hessel John R Char at a glance
In short: Hessel John R Char gave $55K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $55K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $55,309
- -6.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $55,309
- -6.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $55,309
- Total assets
- $1,073,151
- +6.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Hessel John R Char funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Shriners Hospital for Children ($55K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Hessel John R Char gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 112% of 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $55K (2025) to $64K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shriners Hospital for Children Tampa, FL | General Operating | $55,309 |
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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 | $1,073,151 | $148,873 | $82,023 | $55,309 | 1 | $64,770 | $132,412 | $58,056 |
| 2024 | $1,006,745 | $137,959 | $83,978 | $59,110 | 1 | $68,220 | $122,317 | $55,646 |
| 2023 | $952,885 | $100,082 | $83,520 | $61,918 | 1 | $70,306 | $85,293 | $51,669 |
| 2022 | $936,460 | $77,820 | $90,761 | $63,807 | 1 | $72,912 | $62,105 | $55,706 |
| 2021 | $949,485 | $155,883 | $81,657 | $56,148 | 1 | $66,032 | $140,054 | $64,731 |
| 2020 | $875,274 | $50,345 | $70,579 | $55,421 | 1 | — | $41,153 | $54,993 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hessel John R Char reported a distributable amount of $58K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hessel John R Char's only listed officer is BNY Mellon N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
BNY Mellon N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$14K (2020) → $24K (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
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $24K, to BNY Mellon N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Hessel John R Char
How much does Hessel John R Char give each year?
Hessel John R Char gave $55K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $59K across 1 grant.
How large is Hessel John R Char?
Hessel John R Char reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $65K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $58K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Hessel John R Char operate?
Hessel John R Char has awarded grants in Florida, Georgia.
What is Hessel John R Char's EIN?
Hessel John R Char's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0244751. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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