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Jacob & Terese Hershey Foundation is a private corporation based in HOUSTON, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1966. It holds total assets of $107M. Annual income is reported at $39.7M. Total assets have grown from $4.5M in 2011 to $107M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 8 officers and trustees. Parks research project and dissemination of findings. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Texas. According to available records, Jacob & Terese Hershey Foundation has made 610 grants totaling $23.5M, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has grown from $4.9M in 2021 to $6.4M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $12.2M distributed across 324 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $774K, with an average award of $38K. The foundation has supported 249 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, New York, Rhode Island, which account for 82% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 22 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$32K
Average Grant
$40K
Largest Grant
$774K
Based on 122 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
Parks research project and dissemination of findings
Expenses: $30K
Parks research project and dissemination of findings. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 610 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, NY, RI.
Jacob & Terese Hershey Foundation has distributed a total of $23.5M across 610 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $38K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $774K.
The application deadline is Varies, see website. Evaluated on case by case basis by the Board. An application form is available on the foundation's website.
Jacob & Terese Hershey Foundation is headquartered in HOUSTON, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 22 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Glove | CEO | $263K | $33K | $298K |
| Andrew H Sansom | Treasurer/Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Bakeyah Nelson | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jeffrey Hershey | President/Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kim Baker | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Amie Rodnick | Secretary/Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Angelica Razo | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Olive Hershey | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$107M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$107M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
610
Total Giving
$23.5M
Average Grant
$38K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
249
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harris CountyToward the Development of a Climate Justice Action Plan for Harris County | Houston, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Vanguard CharitableContribution to Donor Advised Fund | Warwick, RI | $365K | 2023 |
| Hopewell FundToward providing accurate and up-to-date reproductive health information to Texans | Washington, DC | $250K | 2023 |
| Clean Energy Fund Of Texas IncToward building capacity to serve as Texas' green bank | Houston, TX | $250K | 2023 |
| Center For Reproductive RightsToward operating support for the organization's work in Texas | New York, NY | $150K | 2023 |
| Nuclear Information & Resource CenterToward the Coalition Against Centralized Interim Nuclear Storage | Takoma Park, MD | $125K | 2023 |
| Texas Land Trust CouncilToward exploring strategies to expand state funding for land conservation and general operating support | Wimberley, TX | $100K | 2023 |
| Greater Houston Community FoundationToward examining trends in obstetric medical education in Texas following the Dobbs decision | Houston, TX | $100K | 2023 |
| Nature Conservancy IncToward land acquisition to protect Honey Creek | San Antonio, TX | $82K | 2023 |
| Link HoustonToward general operating support | Houston, TX | $75K | 2023 |
| SparkToward general operating support | Houston, TX | $75K | 2023 |
| Avow Foundation For Abortion AccessReproductive Justice Defense Resource Project | Austin, TX | $75K | 2023 |
| Texas Agricultural Land TrustToward supporting historically underserved farmers and ranchers in preserving their land | San Antonio, TX | $75K | 2023 |
| Sierra Club FoundationToward organizing and advocacy to address water quality in Texas | Oakland, CA | $75K | 2023 |
| Bayou City WaterkeeperToward general operating support | Houston, TX | $75K | 2023 |
| Jolt InitiativeToward Latinx youth organizing against climate change | Austin, TX | $70K | 2023 |
| Environmental Integrity ProjectToward operating support for the organization's work in Texas | Washington, DC | $65K | 2023 |
| Aclu Foundation Of TexasToward legal services to restore reproductive rights in Texas | Houston, TX | $65K | 2023 |
| Lone Star Legal AidToward environmental justice legal services along the upper Texas Coast | Houston, TX | $65K | 2023 |
| Land Trust Alliance IncToward building capacity among Texas' land trusts | Washington, DC | $60K | 2023 |
| National Audubon Society IncToward activating members for conservation action in Texas | Austin, TX | $60K | 2023 |
| Houston Audubon SocietyToward general operating support and expenses to review a potential organizational name change | Houston, TX | $60K | 2023 |
| Air Alliance HoustonToward general operating support | Houston, TX | $60K | 2023 |
| Tides CenterToward evaluating the impact of state laws related to reproductive rights | San Francisco, CA | $60K | 2023 |
| Public Citizen Foundation IncToward operating support for the Healthy Port Communities Coalition | Austin, TX | $60K | 2023 |
| Texas Tribune IncToward reporting on the environment and reproductive rights | Austin, TX | $60K | 2023 |
| Texas Freedom Network Education FundToward campus-focused climate justice organizing | Austin, TX | $60K | 2023 |
| National Wildlife FederationToward ensuring responsible storm surge protection along the upper Texas coast | Austin, TX | $60K | 2023 |
| Water FoundationToward the Texas Wellspring Fund's efforts to address systemic water issues | Sacramento, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Austin Parks FoundationToward advocating for local parks | Austin, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Our Children'S TrustToward youth-led climate change litigation | Eugene, OR | $50K | 2023 |
| Healthy GulfToward operating support for the Texas Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Coalition | New Orleans, LA | $50K | 2023 |
| Avow IncToward efforts to conduct research and focus groups to inform messaging in key parts of Texas | Austin, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Verde Valley SchoolToward its environmental education initiatives | Sedona, AZ | $50K | 2023 |
| Parks And Wildlife Foundation Of Texas IncToward Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center | Dallas, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Galveston Bay FoundationToward accelerating land conservation along Galveston Bay | Kemah, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Great Plains Restoration CouncilToward planning a public preserve in the Texas High Plains | Fort Worth, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Environmental Defense Fund IncorporatedToward the One Breath Partnership and advancing clean air policies in Texas | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Great Springs Project IncToward landowner engagement across the Great Springs Trail | Austin, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Sustainable Markets FoundationToward organizing landowners and communities against oil and gas infrastructure expansion | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Texas Land ConservancyToward advancing land conservation and stewarding orphan easements | Austin, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Bayou Land ConservancyToward operating support for conserving land in the Lake Houston watershed | Spring, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Sustainable Food Center IncToward assessing a model to preserve central Texas farmland for regenerative agriculture | Austin, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Alliance For Youth OrganizingToward mobilizing young people for climate justice | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Cibolo WildernessToward building capacity to serve as a local land trust | Boerne, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Texas Campaign For The Environment FundToward promoting clean energy and a just transition from oil and gas | Austin, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Coastal Prairie ConservancyToward operating support for conserving coastal prairies | Houston, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Hill Country ConservancyToward advancing land protection in the Texas Hill Country | Austin, TX | $50K | 2023 |