P a Staples Testamentary Trust
Historical FunderHershey, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-6242753 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $1,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JESSE ASHCROFT SVP TRUST OFFICER |
|---|---|
| Address | C/O BRYN MAWR TRUST CO 1 E, CHOCOLATE AVE STE 200, HERSHEY PA 17033 |
| Phone | 7175343225 |
| Form and materials | LETTER REQUEST PROVIDING DESCRIPTION, FUNCTION, TAX STATUS, ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER AND CONTACT PERSON. |
| Deadlines | REQUEST MUST BE RECEIVED BY SEPTEMBER 30TH |
| Restrictions | DISTRIBUTIONS GENERALLY PROVIDED TO ORGANIZATIONS WITH CHARITABLE OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES IN THE LOCAL REGION. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Salvation Army Harrisburg | Harrisburg, PA | Charitable use | $2,000 |
| Hershey- Derry Township Historical Society | Hershey, PA | Charitable use | $1,500 |
| Hershey Rotary Club | Hershey, PA | Charitable use | $1,500 |
| William E Dearden Foundation | Hershey, PA | Charitable use | $1,200 |
| Gretna Theatre | Mt Gretna, PA | Charitable use | $1,000 |
| Hershey Food Bank | Hershey, PA | Charitable use | $1,000 |
| Hershey Symphony Orchestra | Hershey, PA | Charitable use | $1,000 |
| Leader Center for Active Life | Hershey, PA | Charitable use | $1,000 |
| Nativity School of Harrisburg | Harrisburg, PA | Charitable use | $850 |
| New Birth of Freedom Council Bsa | Mechanicsburg, PA | Charitable use | $0 |
| Schuylkill Area Community Foundation | Pottsville, PA | Charitable use | $0 |
| United Way of the Capital Region | Enola, PA | Charitable use | $0 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,050 | 12 |
| 2024 | $9,600 | 9 |
| 2023 | $7,450 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631249349100713
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-6242753
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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