Private foundation · Wheeling, WV
Chris Hess Foundation
Typical grant size
$10K – $10K – $25K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
19
Repeat grantees
12
funded 2+ years
Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF
DeadlinesNONE
ContactJOSEPH N GOMPERS · 3042429300
MaterialsWRITTEN FORM WITH DESCRIPTION OF CHARITABLE PURPOSES AND EVIDENCE OF CHARITABLE/EXEMPT STATUS UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3).
RestrictionsLIMITED TO DISTRIBUTIONS FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES UNDER 501(C)(3).
Leadership · from 2024 990-PF
Security National Trust Company
TRUSTEE
$70K
John E Gompers
TRUSTEE
$6K
William V Busick
TRUSTEE
$6K
Kelly a Gompers
TRUSTEE
$3K
Joseph N Gompers
TRUSTEE
$3K
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.
Payout rate · TY 2024
2.8%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
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115
Total grants awarded
$3.7M
Total amount
$32K
Average grant
$285K
Largest grant
Giving by year
Top recipients
Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.
Recent grants · most recent filings first
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.