Jacob and Terese Hershey Foundation
Houston, Texas · EIN 746039126 · Private foundation
Jacob and Terese Hershey Foundation is a Texas-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $4.0M in annual giving against $87.1M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 606 grants for Jacob and Terese Hershey Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What Jacob and Terese Hershey Foundation funds
Jacob and Terese Hershey Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, education, environment & conservation, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, families, foster youth, hispanic communities, indigenous, low-income communities.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Southern University Foundation Toward adding key Bullard Center staff positions | Houston, TX | $500K | 2022 |
| Vanguard Charitable Contribution to Donor Advised Fund | Warwick, RI | $455K | 2024 |
| Vanguard Charitable Contribution to Donor Advised Fund | Warwick, RI | $365K | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from Jacob and Terese Hershey Foundation
From Jacob and Terese Hershey Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at jthershey.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Jacob and Terese Hershey Foundation
- Does Jacob and Terese Hershey Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — Jacob and Terese Hershey Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does Jacob and Terese Hershey Foundation fund?
- Jacob and Terese Hershey Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Texas Southern University Foundation, Vanguard Charitable. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Jacob and Terese Hershey Foundation give in grants?
- Jacob and Terese Hershey Foundation reported $4.0M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $23.3M over 606 grants.
- Where is Jacob and Terese Hershey Foundation located?
- Jacob and Terese Hershey Foundation is based in Houston, Texas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 746039126.
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