The Hershey Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyBonita Springs, Florida · EIN 06-6487586 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$246K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$484K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $60,000.
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
80% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Immokalee Foundation | Naples, FL | For unrestricted use in exempt purpose | $90,000 |
| Nmc Foundation | Traverse City, MI | For unrestricted use in exempt purpose | $75,000 |
| Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy | Traverse City, MI | For unrestricted use in exempt purpose | $60,000 |
| Traverse City Philharmonic | Traverse City, MI | For unrestricted use in exempt purpose | $12,000 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | For unrestricted use in exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Leelanau Conservancy | Leland, MI | For unrestricted use in exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Friends of Lake Leelanau | Leland, MI | For unrestricted use in exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Americus, GA | For unrestricted use in exempt purpose | $500 |
| Macias Wildlife Society | Bonita Springs, FL | For unrestricted use in exempt purpose | $500 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | For unrestricted use in exempt purpose | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $245,500 | 10 |
| 2024 | $99,500 | 5 |
| 2023 | $33,000 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621339349102227
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-6487586
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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