Hersey Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hersey Foundation is a private foundation in St Paul, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.2 million in 8 grants; the typical grant was $75,000 and the largest $700,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.2 million
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$75,000
- Largest grant$700,000
- Assets$28.4 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $961,000 the year before.
25% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $970,000 | 6 | $23.6 million |
| 2024 | $961,000 | 6 | $25.9 million |
| 2025 | $1.2 million | 8 | $28.4 million |
How to apply
Hersey Foundation 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 Hersey Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 2 | $701,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $315,000 |
| New York | 1 | $125,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $50,000 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hamm Clinic | General fund - community projects | $700,000 |
| The Conservation Fund | General fund - conservation projects | $200,000 |
| Plantmed Inc | General fund - conservation projects | $125,000 |
| The Everglades Foundation | General fund - community projects | $100,000 |
| Brown University | General fund - educational purposes | $50,000 |
| Christ Memorial Chapel | General fund - religious activities | $15,000 |
| St Felix Church | General fund - religious activities | $1,000 |
| Oglala Lakota College | General fund - educational purposes | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Edward H Hamm Jr
- Shannon Hamm
- Katherine A Haskins
Questions people ask
Does Hersey Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hersey Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $75,000.
Who runs Hersey Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Edward H Hamm Jr (President & Director), Shannon Hamm (VP, Treasurer & Director) and Katherine A Haskins (Secretary & Director).
What does Hersey Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and faith communities.