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HESS PHILANTHROPIC FUND is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that paid $14.9M across 38 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants through relationship-based, invitation-only engagement; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Philanthropy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE ROCKEFELLER UNIVERSITY
New York, NY
$24.6M
29%
Museum of Modern Art
New York, NY
$19.5M
23%
American Museum of Natural History
New York, NY
$9.8M
11%
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Total No. of Grants
69
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$22.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 93 grantees
- 4 board & team members
- 8 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to HESS PHILANTHROPIC FUND?
No. HESS PHILANTHROPIC FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does HESS PHILANTHROPIC FUND give?
HESS PHILANTHROPIC FUND primarily gives to organizations located in New York, District Of Columbia, and California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are HESS PHILANTHROPIC FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from HESS PHILANTHROPIC FUND fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does HESS PHILANTHROPIC FUND make each year?
In 2024, HESS PHILANTHROPIC FUND awarded about 70 grants, totaling nearly $21.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did HESS PHILANTHROPIC FUND fund recently?
In 2024, HESS PHILANTHROPIC FUND awarded grants to about 90 grantees. Recent grantees include THE ROCKEFELLER UNIVERSITY, Museum of Modern Art, and American Museum of Natural History. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to HESS PHILANTHROPIC FUND?
HESS PHILANTHROPIC FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.