The Hershey Family Foundation
Boston, Massachusetts · EIN 341574366 · Private foundation
The Hershey Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $4.3M in grants paid and $55.3M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 168 individual grants from this funder — $24.2M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for adult education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What The Hershey Family Foundation funds
The Hershey Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, criminal justice, economic development, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, families, homeless population, low-income communities, older adults, women girls.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bidmc BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER SERVES PATIENTS COMPASSIONATELY AND EFFECTIVELY, AND CREATES A HEALTHY FUTURE FOR THEM AND THEIR FAMILI | Boston, MA | $800K | 2022 |
| Whole School Mindfulness WOMEN'S STUDIO WORKSHOP ENVISIONS A SOCIETY WHERE WOMEN'S VISUAL ART IS INTEGRAL TO THE CULTURAL MAINSTREAM AND PERMANENTLY RECORDED IN HIST | Wrentham, MA | $750K | 2024 |
| Mind and Life Institute FUNDING FOR MEETINGS BETWEEN WESTERN SCIENTISTS AND LEADING CONTEMPLATIVE FIGURES TO STUDY SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES BETWEEN WESTERN SCIE | Boulder, CO | $735K | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from The Hershey Family Foundation
The Hershey Family Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.
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Frequently asked questions about The Hershey Family Foundation
- Does The Hershey Family Foundation accept grant applications?
- The Hershey Family Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does The Hershey Family Foundation fund?
- The Hershey Family Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Bidmc, Whole School Mindfulness, Mind and Life Institute. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Hershey Family Foundation give in grants?
- The Hershey Family Foundation reported $4.3M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $24.2M over 168 grants.
- Where is The Hershey Family Foundation located?
- The Hershey Family Foundation is based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 341574366.
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