The John R Hershey Jr and Anna L Hershey Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyHagerstown, Maryland · EIN 54-2152968 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$326K
Organizations funded37
Typical grant$6,000
Total assets$6.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
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
10% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County Museum of Fine Arts | Hagerstown, MD | Support mission | $65,500 |
| San Mar Family & Community | Boonsboro, MD | Support mission | $25,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Washington County | Hagerstown, MD | Support mission | $20,000 |
| Easter Seals | Hagerstown, MD | Support mission | $12,500 |
| Buttonwood Nature Center | Waynesboro, PA | Support mission | $10,000 |
| Casa Inc | Hagerstown, MD | Support mission | $10,000 |
| Middletown Valley Food Bank | Middletown, MD | Support mission | $10,000 |
| Saint James School | Hagerstown, MD | Support mission | $10,000 |
| Second Chance Garage Inc | Frederick, MD | Support mission | $10,000 |
| United Way of Washington County | Middletown, MD | Support mission | $10,000 |
| Washington County Commission on the Aging | Hagerstown, MD | Support mission | $10,000 |
| YMCA | Hagerstown, MD | Support mission | $10,000 |
| Children in Need Inc | Hagerstown, MD | Support mission | $7,500 |
| Humane Society of Washington Co | Hagerstown, MD | Support mission | $7,500 |
| Washington County Council of Churches | Hagerstown, MD | Support mission | $7,500 |
| Girls Inc of Washington County | Hagerstown, MD | Support mission | $6,664 |
| Maryland Theatre Association Inc | Hagerstown, MD | Support mission | $6,253 |
| Barbara Ingram School for the Arts | Hagerstown, MD | Support mission | $6,000 |
| Education Foundation of Washington County | Hagerstown, MD | Support mission | $6,000 |
| University of Md Foundation | Adelphi, MD | Support mission | $6,000 |
| Its a Blessing to Be a Blessing | Hagerstown, MD | Support mission | $5,500 |
| American Red Cross | Hagerstown, MD | Support mission | $5,000 |
| Arc of Washington County | Hagerstown, MD | Support mission | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Hagerstown, MD | Support mission | $5,000 |
| Brooke's House | Hagerstown, MD | Support mission | $5,000 |
| Cedar Crest College | Allentown, PA | Support mission | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Hagerstown, MD | Support mission | $5,000 |
| Potomac Playmakers | Hagerstown, MD | Support mission | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | Hagerstown, MD | Support mission | $5,000 |
| Washington County Chamber of Commerce | Hagerstown, MD | Support mission | $5,000 |
| Womens Club Foundation | Hagerstown, MD | Support mission | $5,000 |
| Literacy Council of Washington County | Hagerstown, MD | Support mission | $3,500 |
| Antietam-Conocoheague Watershed Alliance | Hagerstown, MD | Support mission | $2,500 |
| Bca-Cv Inc | Hagerstown, MD | Support mission | $2,500 |
| Children's Village of Washington County | Hagerstown, MD | Support mission | $2,500 |
| Washington County Free Library | Waynesboro, PA | Support mission | $2,500 |
| Lehigh University | Bethlehem, PA | Support mission | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $326,417 | 37 |
| 2024 | $286,795 | 30 |
| 2023 | $260,551 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611289349102256
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 54-2152968
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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