Hersey Foundation
Invitation OnlySt Paul, Minnesota · EIN 23-7001771 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.2M
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$28.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $125,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
75% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamm Clinic | St Paul, MN | General fund - community projects | $700,000 |
| The Conservation Fund | Stuart, FL | General fund - conservation projects | $200,000 |
| Plantmed Inc | Montauk, NY | General fund - conservation projects | $125,000 |
| The Everglades Foundation | Palmetto Bay, FL | General fund - community projects | $100,000 |
| Brown University | Providence, RI | General fund - educational purposes | $50,000 |
| Christ Memorial Chapel | Hobe Sound, FL | General fund - religious activities | $15,000 |
| St Felix Church | Wabasha, MN | General fund - religious activities | $1,000 |
| Oglala Lakota College | Kyle, SD | General fund - educational purposes | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,192,000 | 8 |
| 2024 | $961,000 | 6 |
| 2023 | $970,000 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641339349101389
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7001771
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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