The Ronne & Donald Hess Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Ronne & Donald Hess Foundation is a private foundation in Birmingham, Alabama. In tax year 2024 it gave $364,454 in 46 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $124,502. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$364,454
- Number of grants46
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$124,502
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was down from $404,175 the year before.
20% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $404,175 | 51 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $364,454 | 46 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
The Ronne & Donald Hess Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Ronne & Donald Hess Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $159,728 |
| Alabama | 25 | $142,816 |
| New Hampshire | 5 | $44,710 |
| California | 2 | $7,700 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $6,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $1,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $500 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Breakthrough T1D | Support of programs | $124,502 |
| Indian Springs School | Support of programs | $74,833 |
| American Friends of the Ocean Cleanup Foundation | Support of programs | $20,000 |
| Chabad of Dartmouth | Support of programs | $18,210 |
| Birmingham Jewish Federation | Support of programs | $16,005 |
| Women's Foundation of Alabama | Support of programs | $13,222 |
| Union for Reform Judaism | Support of programs | $12,726 |
| Uab Heersink School of Medicine | Support of programs | $10,166 |
| Dartmouth Hitchcock Health | Support of programs | $10,000 |
| Granite United Way | Support of programs | $7,500 |
| NE Miles Jewish Day School | Support of programs | $7,500 |
| Project Night Night | Support of programs | $7,200 |
| Dartmouth College Fund | Support of programs | $5,000 |
| New London Barn Theater | Support of programs | $4,000 |
| Temple Emanu-El | Support of programs | $3,600 |
| Georgetown University | Support of programs | $3,000 |
| World Union for Progressive Judaism - for Shir Hadash | Support of programs | $2,500 |
| Alabama Humanities Alliance | Support of programs | $2,500 |
| Jahm Chai Tots Preschool | Support of programs | $2,340 |
| Chabad of Alabama | Support of programs | $1,800 |
| Aloha Foundation | Support of programs | $1,000 |
| Children's Hospital Foundation | Support of programs | $1,000 |
| Circle of Tapawingo | Support of programs | $1,000 |
| CJFS | Support of programs | $1,000 |
| Lupus Foundation of America | Support of programs | $1,000 |
| McWane Center | Support of programs | $1,000 |
| Smithsonian Institution | Support of programs | $1,000 |
| Special Equestians | Support of programs | $1,000 |
| United Abilities | Support of programs | $1,000 |
| WBHM | Support of programs | $1,000 |
| Women's Foundation of Alabama | Support of programs | $1,000 |
| LGBTQ Fund | Support of programs | $1,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Support of programs | $500 |
| Charity Water | Support of programs | $500 |
| First Book | Support of programs | $500 |
| Gwu - Museum Studies | Support of programs | $500 |
| Hica | Support of programs | $500 |
| Mote Marine Laboratory | Support of programs | $500 |
| Mr Holland's Opus Foundation | Support of programs | $500 |
| Railroad Park Foundation | Support of programs | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Ronne Hess
- Donald Hess
- Emily Hess Levine
- David R Nelson Jr
Questions people ask
Does The Ronne & Donald Hess Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Ronne & Donald Hess Foundation give?
$364,454 in tax year 2024, across 46 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Ronne & Donald Hess Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ronne Hess (President/ Director), Donald Hess (Vice President/ Secretary), Emily Hess Levine (Vice President/ Treasurer) and David R Nelson Jr (Vice President).
What does The Ronne & Donald Hess Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.