THE LWH FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O LOREN W HERSHEY SOLE TRUSTEE
Washington, DC, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
52-1907069
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The LWH Family Foundation, under the stewardship of Loren W. Hershey as the sole trustee, is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on relationship-based grantmaking, providing a total of $120.5K in grants to 112 grantees in 2024. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals; instead, it operates on an invitation-only basis for funding opportunities. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

Boston Foundation, Inc
$195K
5%

FOOD BANK OF CENTRAL & EASTERN NC INC
$101K
3%

VIRGINIA CONSERVATION NETWORK
$100K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
19
Median 1st year grant
$8K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE LWH FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O LOREN W HERSHEY SOLE TRUSTEE?
No. THE LWH FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O LOREN W HERSHEY SOLE TRUSTEE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE LWH FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O LOREN W HERSHEY SOLE TRUSTEE give?
THE LWH FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O LOREN W HERSHEY SOLE TRUSTEE primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia, Massachusetts, 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 LWH FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O LOREN W HERSHEY SOLE TRUSTEE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE LWH FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O LOREN W HERSHEY SOLE TRUSTEE fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $8,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE LWH FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O LOREN W HERSHEY SOLE TRUSTEE make each year?
In 2024, THE LWH FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O LOREN W HERSHEY SOLE TRUSTEE awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $121 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE LWH FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O LOREN W HERSHEY SOLE TRUSTEE fund recently?
In 2024, THE LWH FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O LOREN W HERSHEY SOLE TRUSTEE awarded grants to about 110 grantees. Recent grantees include Boston Foundation, Inc, FOOD BANK OF CENTRAL & EASTERN NC INC, and VIRGINIA CONSERVATION NETWORK. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE LWH FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O LOREN W HERSHEY SOLE TRUSTEE?
THE LWH FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O LOREN W HERSHEY SOLE TRUSTEE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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