The Hershey Foundation
Accepts applications
The Hershey Foundation is a private foundation in Concord TWNSP, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $562,500 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $300,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$562,500
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$16.3 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.1 million the year before.
63% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.1 million | 18 | $17.0 million |
| 2024 | $562,500 | 24 | $16.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Debra H Guren 10229 Prouty Road, Concord Township, OH 44077 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (216) 389-9317 |
| What to submit | OPEN |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Hershey Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 24 | $562,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hershey Montessori School | Building capacity, enhancing learning, and supporting sustainability | $300,000 |
| Montessori Development Partnerships | Montessori training and materials for cmsd schools | $50,000 |
| Cleveland Zoological Society | Primate forest | $25,000 |
| Holden Forests & Gardens | Hershey children's garden repairs and upgrades | $25,000 |
| Ruffing Montessori School | Ruffing design house: a new model for montessori education | $25,000 |
| Cleveland Council on World Affairs | Endowment for the maura odonnell-mccarthy center for global understanding | $20,000 |
| Cleveland Institute of Music | Advancing racial equity in classical music education: musical pathway fellowship | $20,000 |
| Cleveland Museum of Natural History | Naming opportunity for museum pendulum | $20,000 |
| Cleveland Foundry | Row. Sail. Dream. Program | $10,000 |
| Cleveland Metroparks | Lakefront floating education center | $10,000 |
| Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park | Equipment for students attending the cuyahoga valley environmental education center | $5,000 |
| Footpath Foundation | Outdoor classroom phase 1 | $5,000 |
| Fund for the Future of Heights Libraries | Coventry peace park renovation | $5,000 |
| Rainey Institute | Visual arts materials | $5,000 |
| Re Source Cleveland | Healthy places to play | $5,000 |
| Shoes and Clothes for Kids | Move to community resource center capital campaign | $5,000 |
| University Circle Inc | Yay! Saturday's family learning kits | $5,000 |
| Cleveland Music School Settlement | Revitalizing the music settlements outdoor classroom | $4,500 |
| City Mission | Pathways youth program | $4,000 |
| America Scores Cleveland | Empowering youth through soccer, literary arts, and youth development programming | $3,500 |
| The Childrens Museum of Cleveland | Stem learning equipment for students | $3,000 |
| City Music Cleveland | Clurie bennis children's outreach series 2024 | $3,000 |
| Family Connections of Northeast Ohio | 2024 greater cleveland community resource center family connections playroom capital request | $2,500 |
| Art House Inc | Creative garden | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Debra H Guren
- Zachary Guren
- Adam M Guren
- Sara B Guren
Questions people ask
Does The Hershey Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Hershey Foundation give?
$562,500 in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Hershey Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Debra H Guren (President), Zachary Guren (Vice President), Adam M Guren (Treasurer) and Sara B Guren (Secretary).
What does The Hershey Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and arts and culture.