The Hershey Family Foundation
The Hershey Family Foundation is a philanthropic organization that supports educational and community-based initiatives. The foundation has connections to the Hershey legacy and operates with a focus on strengthening institutions and communities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$40.8M
-9.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$6.6M
+1.1% YoY
Grant Count
43
-4.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$154K
+5.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports educational institutions and community organizations. Primary funding areas include:
- Education and academic institutions
- Community centers and social services
- Cultural institutions
Grantmaking
The foundation has demonstrated grant activity in recent years:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation has funded organizations across multiple regions, including Ohio and California.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $40,833,639 | $45,252,440 | $48,133,774 |
| Revenue | $2,905,187 | $2,835,956 | $2,344,041 |
| Expenses | $6,719,162 | $6,646,156 | $6,920,145 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $6,644,135 | $6,571,330 | $6,826,161 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,810,546 | $2,786,130 | $2,274,865 |
| Distributable Amount | $4,097,919 | $3,939,764 | $4,111,317 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
209 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARRY J HERSHEY | TRUSTEE | 0.1 | — |
| CONNIE HERSHEY DECEASED ON 51324 | TRUSTEE | 0.1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**2025**: Awarded $20,000 to Hershey Montessori School to support the Huntsburg Campus
Hershey Montessori School nets $20,000 award for Huntsburg Campus**2024**: Provided funding support documented in the San Diego LGBT Community Center's annual report
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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