Glen and Vicki Hess Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Glen and Vicki Hess Foundation is a private foundation in La Grange, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $16,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$16,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$470,604
- New grantees92%
Giving in 2025 was up from $5,000 the year before.
92% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $10,500 | 2 | $371,234 |
| 2024 | $5,000 | 1 | $428,598 |
| 2025 | $16,000 | 12 | $470,604 |
How to apply
Glen and Vicki 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 Glen and Vicki Hess Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 4 | $8,000 |
| California | 2 | $2,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $2,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $2,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Zoological Society Brookfield Zoo | To further program services | $5,000 |
| A Meaningful Purpose | To further program services | $1,000 |
| Blue Man Dog | To further program services | $1,000 |
| Cape May County Zoological Society | To further program services | $1,000 |
| Cat Nap | To further program services | $1,000 |
| Greene County Habitat for Humanity | To further program services | $1,000 |
| Hinsdale Humane Society | To further program services | $1,000 |
| Immune Deficiency Foundation | To further program services | $1,000 |
| Neighbors Helping Neigbors | To further program services | $1,000 |
| Pasadena Playhouse | To further program services | $1,000 |
| Red River Oes Rescue | To further program services | $1,000 |
| St Cletus Food Pantry | To further program services | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gretchen A Trofa
- Gregory Hess
- Kristen Wedel
- Jennifer Trofa
- Melissa Trofa
- Rebecca Bertrando
- Joseph Hess
- Elizabeth Trofa
- William Hess
- Kathryn Hess
Questions people ask
Does Glen and Vicki Hess Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Glen and Vicki Hess Foundation give?
$16,000 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Glen and Vicki Hess Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gretchen A Trofa (Co-President/Secretary), Gregory Hess (Co-President/Treasurer), Kristen Wedel (Director) and Jennifer Trofa (Director) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Glen and Vicki Hess Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals.