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Hess Foundation Inc

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$21.6M (2023)

20112023 $0$20M$40M$60M$80M

Expenses
$49M (2023)

20112023 $0$20M$40M$60M

Total Assets
$211M (2023)

20112023 $0$100M$200M$300M

Total Liabilities
$93M (2023)

20112023 $0$20M$40M$60M$80M$100M
Years with missing data
Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$21,567,732
Expenses
$48,984,192
Net Income
-$27,416,460
Net Assets
$118,018,720
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $21,547,444
99.9%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $12,303,388
57.0%
Sales of Assets -$12,482,697
Other Income $199,597
0.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $41,574,029
84.9%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $211,018,720
Total Liabilities $93,000,000
Net Assets $118,018,720
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Constance Williamsco Hess Foundatn (Director, Vice President) $0 $0
Eugene Wgoodwillie Jr Co Hess Fnd (Director, Treasurer) $0 $0
John B Hess Co Hess Foundation (Director, President) $0 $0
Thomas H Kean Co Hess Foundation (Director, Secretary) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$50,742,841
Expenses
$35,551,503
Net Income
$15,191,338
Net Assets
$145,435,180
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $21,547,444
42.5%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $9,546,315
18.8%
Sales of Assets $19,426,329
38.3%
Other Income $222,753
0.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $33,293,046
93.6%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $195,435,180
Total Liabilities $50,000,000
Net Assets $145,435,180
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Constance Williamsco Hess Foundatn (Director, Vice President) $0 $0
Eugene Wgoodwillie Jr Co Hess Fnd (Director, Treasurer) $0 $0
John B Hess Co Hess Foundation (Director, President) $0 $0
Thomas H Kean Co Hess Foundation (Director, Secretary) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$48,427,189
Expenses
$52,151,221
Net Income
-$3,724,032
Net Assets
$130,243,842
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $21,547,444
44.5%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $7,081,057
14.6%
Sales of Assets $19,991,108
41.3%
Other Income -$192,420
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $50,695,571
97.2%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $164,543,842
Total Liabilities $34,300,000
Net Assets $130,243,842
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Constance Williamsco Hess Foundatn (Director, Vice President) $0 $0
Eugene Wgoodwillie Jr Co Hess Fnd (Director, Treasurer) $0 $0
John B Hess Co Hess Foundation (Director, President) $0 $0
Thomas H Kean Co Hess Foundation (Director, Secretary) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$35,298,919
Expenses
$35,831,727
Net Income
-$532,808
Net Assets
$133,967,874
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $21,547,444
61.0%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $7,880,742
22.3%
Sales of Assets $5,580,712
15.8%
Other Income $290,021
0.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $34,751,180
97.0%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $143,967,874
Total Liabilities $10,000,000
Net Assets $133,967,874
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Constance Williamsco Hess Foundatn (Director, Vice President) $0 $0
Eugene Wgoodwillie Jr Co Hess Fnd (Director, Treasurer) $0 $0
John B Hess Co Hess Foundation (Director, President) $0 $0
Thomas H Kean Co Hess Foundation (Director, Secretary) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$38,037,769
Expenses
$36,159,130
Net Income
$1,878,639
Net Assets
$98,911,379
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $21,547,444
56.6%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $7,855,519
20.7%
Sales of Assets $8,415,016
22.1%
Other Income $219,790
0.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $35,095,325
97.1%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $98,911,380
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $98,911,379
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Constance Williamsco Hess Foundatn (Director, Vice President) $0 $0
Eugene Wgoodwillie Jr Co Hess Fnd (Director, Treasurer) $0 $0
John B Hess Co Hess Foundation (Director, President) $0 $0
Thomas H Kean Co Hess Foundation (Director, Secretary) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$34,323,347
Expenses
$29,628,009
Net Income
$4,695,338
Net Assets
$97,032,741
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $21,547,444
62.8%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $7,592,978
22.1%
Sales of Assets $5,793,294
16.9%
Other Income -$610,369
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $28,342,897
95.7%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $97,032,741
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $97,032,741
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Constance Williamsco Hess Foundatn (Director, Vice President) $0 $0
Eugene Wgoodwillie Jr Co Hess Fnd (Director, Treasurer) $0 $0
John B Hess Co Hess Foundation (Director, President) $0 $0
Thomas H Kean Co Hess Foundation (Director, Secretary) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$62,093,986
Expenses
$37,285,536
Net Income
$24,808,450
Net Assets
$92,337,403
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $32,321,166
52.1%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $8,069,548
13.0%
Sales of Assets $21,304,881
34.3%
Other Income $398,391
0.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $35,123,193
94.2%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $102,337,403
Total Liabilities $10,000,000
Net Assets $92,337,403
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Constance Williamsco Hess Foundatn (Director, Vice President) $0 $0
Eugene Wgoodwillie Jr Co Hess Fnd (Director, Treasurer) $0 $0
John Hess Co Hess Foundation (Director, President) $0 $0
Marlene Hess Co Hess Foundation (Director, Vp (Through 12/30/16)) $0 $0
Thomas H Kean Co Hess Foundation (Director, Secretary) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2016

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$69,161,565
Expenses
$46,481,760
Net Income
$22,679,805
Net Assets
$286,813,217
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $32,321,166
46.7%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $9,590,311
13.9%
Sales of Assets $26,540,134
38.4%
Other Income $709,954
1.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $44,467,444
95.7%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $286,813,217
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $286,813,217
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John Hess Co Hess Foundation (Director, President) $0 $0
Marlene Hess Co Hess Foundation (Director, Vice President) $0 $0
Constance Williamsco Hess Foundatn (Director, Vice President) $0 $0
Eugene Wgoodwillie Jr Co Hess Fnd (Director, Treasurer) $0 $0
Thomas H Kean Co Hess Foundation (Director, Secretary) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$50,404,684
Expenses
$37,808,771
Net Income
$12,595,913
Net Assets
$264,133,412
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $32,321,166
64.1%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $9,481,067
18.8%
Sales of Assets $8,264,511
16.4%
Other Income $337,940
0.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $35,309,803
93.4%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $264,133,412
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $264,133,412
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John Hess Co Hess Foundation (Director, President) $0 $0
Marlene Hess Co Hess Foundation (Director, Vice President) $0 $0
Constance Williamsco Hess Foundatn (Director, Vice President) $0 $0
Eugene Wgoodwillie Jr Co Hess Fnd (Director, Treasurer) $0 $0
Thomas H Kean Co Hess Foundation (Director, Secretary) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$48,485,151
Expenses
$31,897,921
Net Income
$16,587,230
Net Assets
$251,537,499
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $32,321,166
66.7%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $6,086,483
12.6%
Sales of Assets $9,614,039
19.8%
Other Income $375,963
0.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $29,717,467
93.2%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $251,537,499
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $251,537,499

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Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$44,862,216
Expenses
$38,974,674
Net Income
$5,887,542
Net Assets
$234,950,269
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $32,361,012
72.1%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $5,821,176
13.0%
Sales of Assets $6,537,933
14.6%
Other Income $47,303
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $36,650,948
94.0%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $234,950,269
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $234,950,269

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Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$43,439,934
Expenses
$31,148,212
Net Income
$12,291,722
Net Assets
$229,062,727
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $32,321,166
74.4%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $5,977,087
13.8%
Sales of Assets $4,792,544
11.0%
Other Income $261,637
0.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $28,707,852
92.2%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $229,062,727
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $229,062,727

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Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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