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Jacob Reist Hershey Trust

Preselected recipients only Orlando, Florida · EIN 237800721

Jacob Reist Hershey Trust is a private foundation in Orlando, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $14,088 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $14,088 and the largest $14,088. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $14,819 the year before.

0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$7,1021$395,895
2024$14,8191$417,751
2025$14,0881$451,303

How to apply

Jacob Reist Hershey Trust says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Jacob Reist Hershey Trust funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.

StateGrantsAmount
Pennsylvania1$14,088

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Erb's Mennonite Church
Lititz, PA
General operating$14,088

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Jacob Reist Hershey Trust accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Jacob Reist Hershey Trust give?

$14,088 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $14,088.

Who runs Jacob Reist Hershey Trust?

Its 2025 filing lists Truist Bank (Trustee).

What does Jacob Reist Hershey Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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