Hees Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Hees Family Foundation is a private foundation in Knoxville, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $111,000 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $24,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$111,000
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$24,500
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $95,500 the year before.
50% of its 2024 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 | $95,500 | 23 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $111,000 | 25 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Ron Hees 8200 Asheville Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37924 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (616) 534-9691, ronhees@gmail.com |
| What to submit | To be submitted in letter form |
| Deadlines | Prior to the close of the fiscal year august 31st. |
| Restrictions | The organization be recognized as a charitable organization under the internal revenue code. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Hees Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 6 | $64,500 |
| Tennessee | 15 | $32,000 |
| California | 2 | $9,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $3,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Otsego County Community Foundation | General fund/community support and disaster relief | $24,500 |
| Mackenzie's Animal Sanctuary | General fund/animal rescue | $15,000 |
| Individual | Tuition support | $12,500 |
| Cornerstone University | Tuition support | $11,000 |
| Next Step for Life Inc | General fund/community support | $8,000 |
| Electric Lodge | General fund/community support | $7,000 |
| 413 Strong | General fund/community support | $5,000 |
| Lazarus House | General fund/community supportgeneral fund/community support | $3,500 |
| Tennessee State Parks Conservancy | General fund/community support | $3,000 |
| Isaiah 117 House | Youth foster care support | $2,500 |
| Van Buren Co Historical Society | General fund/community support | $2,500 |
| Doyle Volunteer Fire Dept | General fund/community support | $2,500 |
| The Dream Center | General fund/outreach support | $2,000 |
| The Refuge of Eastern NC | General fund/community support | $2,000 |
| Aidnet of Greene County | Disaster relief | $1,750 |
| Berean Christian School | Tuition support | $1,000 |
| Carter High School Foundation | Tuition support | $1,000 |
| Chesterton Academy of Saint Margaret Clitherow | General fund/tuition support | $1,000 |
| Cookeville Rescue Mission | General fund | $1,000 |
| Putnam Co Family YMCA | General fund | $1,000 |
| River's Edge Christian Academy | Tuition support | $1,000 |
| University of Tennessee Foundation | Tuition support | $1,000 |
| Heart for Hunt Foundation | Tuition support | $500 |
| Yound Williams Animal Center | General fund/animal rescue | $500 |
| University of Memphis | Tuition support | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Jonathon Hees
- Jason Hees
- David Hees
- Daniel Hees
- Michael Hees
- Ronald A Hees
- Andrew Hees
- Whittney Ratz
- Kameron Weddle
- Cole Weddle
- Daniel Hees II
Questions people ask
Does Hees Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Prior to the close of the fiscal year august 31st.
How much does Hees Family Foundation give?
$111,000 in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Hees Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jonathon Hees (Director), Jason Hees (President), David Hees (Director) and Daniel Hees (Director) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Hees Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and community development.