THE JOHN R HERSHEY AND ANNA L HERSHEY FAMILY FOUNDATION INC
HAGERSTOWN, MD, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
54-2152968
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
THE JOHN R HERSHEY AND ANNA L HERSHEY FAMILY FOUNDATION INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $326.4K in total grants paid to 22 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants through relationship-based, invitation-only engagement; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF WASHINGTON COUNTY
Hagerstown, MD
$141.6K
5%
THE MARYLAND THEATRE ASSOCIATION
Hagerstown, MD
$128.7K
5%
EMMANUEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
LAUREL, MD
$116.3K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
30
Median 1st year grant
$4K
Median 2nd year grant
$5.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 55 grantees
- 4 board & team members
- 12 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE JOHN R HERSHEY AND ANNA L HERSHEY FAMILY FOUNDATION INC?
No. THE JOHN R HERSHEY AND ANNA L HERSHEY FAMILY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE JOHN R HERSHEY AND ANNA L HERSHEY FAMILY FOUNDATION INC give?
THE JOHN R HERSHEY AND ANNA L HERSHEY FAMILY FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Texas. 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 JOHN R HERSHEY AND ANNA L HERSHEY FAMILY FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE JOHN R HERSHEY AND ANNA L HERSHEY FAMILY FOUNDATION INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $4,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE JOHN R HERSHEY AND ANNA L HERSHEY FAMILY FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, THE JOHN R HERSHEY AND ANNA L HERSHEY FAMILY FOUNDATION INC awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $287 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE JOHN R HERSHEY AND ANNA L HERSHEY FAMILY FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, THE JOHN R HERSHEY AND ANNA L HERSHEY FAMILY FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, THE MARYLAND THEATRE ASSOCIATION, and EMMANUEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE JOHN R HERSHEY AND ANNA L HERSHEY FAMILY FOUNDATION INC?
THE JOHN R HERSHEY AND ANNA L HERSHEY FAMILY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.