THE RONNE & DONALD HESS FOUNDATION
https://N/ATotal Given 2020–2024
$2.2M
320 grants · $440K avg/year
based on 5 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$1K
typical micro grants · $500–$5K
grant size
60%
deep partner · 75/125 multi-year
repeat
$2.2M
Assets · 2021
125
Distinct recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
RONNE HESS
Phone
2053283120
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
INDIVIDUAL REQUEST TO TRUSTEE
Restrictions
NONE
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $127K | $2.5M | $754K | 56 |
| 2021 | $709K | $2.2M | $361K | 94 |
| 2022 | $595K | $1.4M | $201 | 73 |
| 2023 | $404K | $1.2M | $77K | 51 |
| 2024 | $364K | $1.1M | $180K | 46 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 320 grants on record
Minimum
$200
25th Pctl
$500
Median
$1K
Average
$7K
75th Pctl
$5K
Maximum
$127K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| DAVID R NELSON JR | VICE PRESIDENT | — |
| EMILY HESS LEVINE | VICE PRESIDENT/ TREASURER | — |
| DONALD HESS | VICE PRESIDENT/ SECRETARY | — |
| RONNE HESS | PRESIDENT/ DIRECTOR | — |
| ALAN Z ENGEL | VICE PRESIDENT | — |
Grants Awarded (320 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JDRF T1D FUND | BOSTON, MA | $127,003 | INVEST IN IMPROVING THE LIVES OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH TYPE 1 DIABETES (T1D). | 2022 |
| JDRF T1D FUND | BOSTON, MA | $125,437 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2021 |
| JDRF T1D FUND | BOSTON, MA | $125,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| BREAKTHROUGH T1D | NEW YORK, NY | $124,502 | SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS | 2024 |
| INDIAN SPRINGS SCHOOL | PELHAM, AL | $121,519 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2021 |
| INDIAN SPRINGS SCHOOL | PELHAM, AL | $74,833 | SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS | 2024 |
| BIRMINGHAM JEWISH FEDERATION | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $73,418 | NURTURE AND PROMOTE JEWISH LIFE IN BIRMINGHAM. | 2022 |
| INDIAN SPRINGS SCHOOL | PELHAM, AL | $71,964 | SUPPORT ALABAMA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION | 2022 |
| INDIAN SPRINGS SCHOOL | PELHAM, AL | $70,520 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| BIRMINGHAM JEWISH FEDERATION | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $64,225 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| UAB COMPREHENSIVE DIABETES CENTER | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $60,230 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2021 |
| BIRMINGHAM JEWISH FEDERATION | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $58,503 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2021 |
| TEMPLE EMANU-EL | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $38,072 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2021 |
| UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL ALABAMA | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $37,039 | INCREASING THE ORGANIZED CAPACITY OF PEOPLE TO CARE FOR ONE ANOTHER AND IMPROVE THEIR COMMUNITY. | 2022 |
| NE MILES JEWISH DAY SCHOOL | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $20,686 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2021 |
| NE MILES JEWISH DAY SCHOOL | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $20,500 | A PLACE FOR INTELLECTUAL AND PERSONAL GROWTH. | 2022 |
| I3 ACADEMY | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $20,496 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2021 |
| RED MOUNTAIN THEATRE CO | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $20,496 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2021 |
| THE OCEAN CLEAN UP NORTH PACIFIC FOUNDATION | PASADENA, CA | $20,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2021 |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE OCEAN CLEANUP FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $20,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| THE OCEAN CLEAN UP NORTH PACIFIC FOUNDATION | PASADENA, CA | $20,000 | OUR AIM IS TO REMOVE 90% OF FLOATING OCEAN PLASTIC. | 2022 |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE OCEAN CLEANUP FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $20,000 | SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS | 2024 |
| CHABAD OF ALABAMA | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $19,000 | PROMOTING JEWISH PRIDE, STUDY AND CELEBRATION. | 2022 |
| COLLAT JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $18,274 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2021 |
| COLLAT JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $18,250 | ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND STRENGTHENS INDEPENDENCE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, WITH A PRIMARY FOCUS ON OLDER... | 2022 |