HERSHEY CHARITABLE TRUST
AI Summary
The Hershey Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that operates on a relationship-based engagement model, making grants by invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, focusing its funding efforts on a select number of grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential collaboration can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ELDERLY, ILL AND NEEDY PERSONS WHO HAVE BEEN MEMBERS OF A LOCAL ZONTA CLUB FOR MORE THAN TEN YEARS, OR CURRENT ZONTA MEMBERS WHO HAVE BEEN MEMBERS FOR MORE THAN FIVE YEARS.
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Metropolitan State University of Denver Foundation Inc
Denver, CO
$28.6K
55%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to HERSHEY CHARITABLE TRUST?
No. HERSHEY CHARITABLE TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does HERSHEY CHARITABLE TRUST give?
HERSHEY CHARITABLE TRUST primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado. 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 HERSHEY CHARITABLE TRUST’s grants?
The largest share of grants from HERSHEY CHARITABLE TRUST fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $29 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does HERSHEY CHARITABLE TRUST make each year?
In 2025, HERSHEY CHARITABLE TRUST awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $29 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did HERSHEY CHARITABLE TRUST fund recently?
In 2025, HERSHEY CHARITABLE TRUST awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include Metropolitan State University of Denver Foundation Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to HERSHEY CHARITABLE TRUST?
HERSHEY CHARITABLE TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.