Hershey Family Scholarship
Preselected recipients only
Hershey Family Scholarship is a private foundation in Hugoton, Kansas. In tax year 2024 it gave $4,500 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $1,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4,500
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$1,000
- Assets$0
Giving in 2024 was down from $7,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $7,000 | 7 | $6,827 |
| 2024 | $4,500 | 7 | $0 |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2024 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
Hershey Family Scholarship 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.
What Hershey Family Scholarship funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 7 | $4,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Mike Willis
- Mike Hershey
- Vicki Hull
- Jeff Hill
Questions people ask
Does Hershey Family Scholarship accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hershey Family Scholarship give?
$4,500 in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Hershey Family Scholarship?
Its 2024 filing lists Mike Willis (President), Mike Hershey (Vice President), Vicki Hull (Secretary) and Jeff Hill (Trustee).
What does Hershey Family Scholarship fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.