The Hession Foundation Corporation
To provide funding to charities dedicated to ending addiction and strengthening connections among youth, parents and the broader community.
The Hession Foundation Corporation at a glance
In short: The Hession Foundation Corporation gave $84K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $21K), top state New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $83,760
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- Average grant
- $20,940
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $45,401
- -58.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (48% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who The Hession Foundation Corporation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Generation Next Project ($24K). Together the top 4 received $84K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $84K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Generation Next Project Greensboro, NC | Charitable Donation | $23,760 |
| Center for Prevention & Counseling Newton, NJ | Charitable Donation | $20,000 |
| Chill Foundation Burlington, VT | Charitable Donation | $20,000 |
| New Jersey Golf Foundation Inc Bedminster, NJ | Charitable Donation | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $45,401 | $134,550 | $198,975 | $83,760 | 4 |
| 2024 | $109,886 | $139,117 | $92,722 | — | — |
| 2023 | $63,431 | $66,315 | $10,014 | — | — |
| 2022 | $7,130 | $82,072 | $80,092 | — | — |
| 2021 | $5,150 | $55,150 | $50,000 | — | — |
About The Hession Foundation Corporation
Based on IRS filings
The Hession Foundation Corporation is a public charity focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in Montville, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $45K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $84K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Hession Foundation Corporation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joe Hession
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Baldassano
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Hession
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Pat Hession (2021–2024) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Hession Foundation Corporation
How much does The Hession Foundation Corporation give each year?
The Hession Foundation Corporation gave $84K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is The Hession Foundation Corporation's typical grant size?
The Hession Foundation Corporation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $20,940, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Hession Foundation Corporation give grants?
The Hession Foundation Corporation's top state is New Jersey, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were North Carolina (28%) and Vermont (24%).
Does The Hession Foundation Corporation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Hession Foundation Corporation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Donation" (4 grants).
How large is The Hession Foundation Corporation?
The Hession Foundation Corporation reported $45K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $135K.
What is The Hession Foundation Corporation?
The Hession Foundation Corporation is a public charity focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in Montville, NJ. It holds $45K in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Hession Foundation Corporation's EIN?
The Hession Foundation Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1268627. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 23, 2026)
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