Hessenauer W R Char Trust PFDN
Hessenauer W R Char Trust PFDN is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Brooklyn, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $143K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 6 grants totaling $22K. Net investment income was $23K.
Hessenauer W R Char Trust PFDN at a glance
In short: Hessenauer W R Char Trust PFDN gave $22K across 6 grants in 2026 (avg $4K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $21,528
- -85.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 6
- -60.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $3,588
- -64.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $509
- Total assets
- $142,815
- -0.8% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Hessenauer W R Char Trust PFDN funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Ohio State University ($10K). Together the top 6 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 65 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Hessenauer W R Char Trust PFDN gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−10%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 345% 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2026) to $295K (2021). In 2026 it made 6 grants totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio State University Columbus, OH | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Ashland University Ashland, OH | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army Galion, OH | General Support | $509 |
| First United Church of Christ Galion, OH | General Operating | $509 |
| Galion Historical Society Galion, OH | General Operating | $255 |
| 32ND Degree Masonic Learning Center Cincinnati, OH | General Operating | $255 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $142,815 | $27,986 | $29,084 | $21,528 | 6 | $24,256 | $23,436 | $7,038 |
| 2025 | $143,917 | $32,688 | $162,565 | $151,465 | 15 | $154,865 | $25,766 | $13,499 |
| 2024 | $273,885 | $40,930 | $304,467 | $290,874 | 19 | $295,286 | $31,288 | $18,716 |
| 2023 | $537,684 | $18,967 | $32,689 | $23,882 | 6 | $26,632 | $14,249 | $26,873 |
| 2022 | $551,438 | $93,768 | $163,548 | $151,717 | 19 | $157,891 | $88,111 | $47,453 |
| 2021 | $610,039 | $5,189 | $310,616 | $294,824 | 20 | — | $12,453 | $39,827 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hessenauer W R Char Trust PFDN reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hessenauer W R Char Trust PFDN's 2026 filing lists 10 officers; 1 of 10 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Keybank N. A. Trustee
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$8K (2021) → $6K (2026)
Amanda Hatcher
Advisor
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$1K (2021) → $0 (2026)
Catherine Moneysmith
Advisor
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$1K (2021) → $0 (2026)
Fred E. Smith
Advisor
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$500 (2021) → $0 (2026)
Grant Garverick
Advisor
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$1K (2021) → $0 (2026)
John Shuler
Advisor
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$1K (2021) → $0 (2026)
Marilyn Stepro
Advisor
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$1K (2021) → $0 (2026)
Randall Macdonald
Advisor
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$1K (2021) → $0 (2026)
E. Richard Hottenroth
Advisor
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William R. Stump
Advisor
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $6K, to Keybank N a Trustee (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Hessenauer W R Char Trust PFDN
How much does Hessenauer W R Char Trust PFDN give each year?
Hessenauer W R Char Trust PFDN gave $22K across 6 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $151K across 15 grants.
What is Hessenauer W R Char Trust PFDN's typical grant size?
Hessenauer W R Char Trust PFDN's median grant in 2026 was $509, and its average grant was $3,588, across 6 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Hessenauer W R Char Trust PFDN give grants?
Hessenauer W R Char Trust PFDN gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Galion, OH (3 grants).
Does Hessenauer W R Char Trust PFDN give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of Hessenauer W R Char Trust PFDN's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Hessenauer W R Char Trust PFDN's largest grantees?
Hessenauer W R Char Trust PFDN's largest 2026 grantees include Ohio State University ($10,000), Ashland University ($10,000) and Salvation Army ($509), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Hessenauer W R Char Trust PFDN?
Hessenauer W R Char Trust PFDN reported $143K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $24K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Hessenauer W R Char Trust PFDN?
Hessenauer W R Char Trust PFDN is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Brooklyn, OH. It holds $143K in total assets as of 2026.
What is Hessenauer W R Char Trust PFDN's EIN?
Hessenauer W R Char Trust PFDN's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3886468. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
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 2026 (received by the IRS August 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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