The Louise Steinman Von Hess
The Louise Steinman Von Hess is a private foundation, based in Columbia, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $48.6M in total assets. In 2025, it made $2.3M in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $4.0M.
The Louise Steinman Von Hess at a glance
- Total assets
- $48,573,908
- +21.5% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $10,143,486
- +574.4% vs 2024
- Qualifying distributions (2025)
- $2,270,697
- +34.6% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $1,171,013
- +20.7% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Louise Steinman Von Hess funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How The Louise Steinman Von Hess gives
- In 2023 it paid out 121% 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2023) to $601K (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Fulton Opera House Lancaster, PA | General | $5,000 |
| Misc Contributions 5000 Columbia, PA | General Purpose | $4,630 |
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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 | $48,573,908 | $10,143,486 | $1,171,013 | — | — | $2,270,697 | $3,966,288 | — |
| 2024 | $39,975,448 | $1,504,123 | $969,883 | $9,630 | 2 | $1,687,292 | $1,336,505 | — |
| 2023 | $37,725,750 | $1,713,351 | $815,595 | $2,425 | 1 | $1,734,942 | $1,330,260 | $1,429,520 |
| 2022 | $33,593,534 | $991,775 | $1,374,303 | $601,200 | 3 | $1,268,972 | $821,998 | $1,452,750 |
| 2021 | $39,603,929 | $1,942,259 | $393,769 | — | — | $412,893 | $1,531,416 | $1,572,769 |
| 2020 | $35,047,680 | $1,025,160 | $335,973 | — | — | — | $859,967 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Louise Steinman Von Hess is led by Thomas Hills Cook, Chairman of since 2022 (on filings since 2020); all 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thomas Hills Cook
Chairman of
Secretary & Managing Trustee → Chairman of, 2022
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$48K (2020) → $48K (2025)
Joseph J. Stoll
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$6K (2023) → $6K (2025)
Jennifer Kindig
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$4K (2023) → $4K (2025)
Richard Whitson
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$94K (2022) → $4K (2025)
David Brigham
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$2K (2024) → $6K (2025)
Former officers (3)
- Former: Elizabeth M. Schaefer (2020–2022) — Curator
- Former: James Abbott (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Joseph K. Kindig III (2021) — Trustee
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 $48K, to Thomas Hills Cook (Chairman of). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Louise Steinman Von Hess
How large is The Louise Steinman Von Hess?
The Louise Steinman Von Hess reported $48.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $10.1M.
Where does The Louise Steinman Von Hess operate?
The Louise Steinman Von Hess has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is The Louise Steinman Von Hess's EIN?
The Louise Steinman Von Hess's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7368611. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 27, 2026)
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