THE HERSHEY FOUNDATION
Concord Twnsp, OH, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
34-1525626
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Family Foundation
Concord Twnsp, OH, US
•
501(c)3
•
EIN
34-1525626
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•
Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Family Foundation
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The Hershey Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, has a grantmaking scale that includes $562.5K in total grants paid to 62 grantees in 2024, with a significant focus on Ohio, New York, and Washington, D.C. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, inviting prospective applicants to review the 'How to Apply' section of their profile page to assess fit for funding opportunities.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
HERSHEY MONTESSORI SCHOOL
$3.8M
44%
MONTESSORI DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIPS
$1.8M
21%
CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
$140K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
24
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE HERSHEY FOUNDATION?
Yes. THE HERSHEY FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does THE HERSHEY FOUNDATION give?
THE HERSHEY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio, New York, and District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE HERSHEY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE HERSHEY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE HERSHEY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE HERSHEY FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $563 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE HERSHEY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE HERSHEY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include HERSHEY MONTESSORI SCHOOL, MONTESSORI DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIPS, and CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE HERSHEY FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting THE HERSHEY FOUNDATION’s website.