The Hess-Levy Family Foundation
The Hess-Levy Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $23K. Net investment income was $921.
The Hess-Levy Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Hess-Levy Family Foundation gave $23K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $23K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $22,584
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- Average grant
- $22,584
- Median grant
- $22,584
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The Hess-Levy Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Fidelity Invetsement Charitable Gift Fund ($23K).
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 12 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Hess-Levy Family Foundation gives
- In 2022 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2022) to $2.1M (2020). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Invetsement Charitable Gift Fund Boston, MA | General Purpose | $22,584 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $4,230 | $23,591 | $22,584 | 1 | $22,609 | $921 | $682 |
| 2021 | $19,361 | $5 | $543 | — | — | — | — | $962 |
| 2020 | $19,899 | $13,914 | $2,106,765 | $2,087,548 | 11 | — | — | $29,950 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hess-Levy Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $682 for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Hess-Levy Family Foundation is led by Betty L Hess, Director & President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Betty L Hess
Director & President
Director → Director & President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dominique Levy
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nadine E Netter
Treasurer, Director & Secretary
Director → Treasurer, Director & Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Hess
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Hess-Levy Family Foundation
How much does The Hess-Levy Family Foundation give each year?
The Hess-Levy Family Foundation gave $23K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Hess-Levy Family Foundation operate?
The Hess-Levy Family Foundation has awarded grants in California, Florida, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio.
How much is The Hess-Levy Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, The Hess-Levy Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $682 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Hess-Levy Family Foundation's EIN?
The Hess-Levy Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3763129. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
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 2020–2022
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