Providing bridges of opportunity for the children of Northeast Ohio

 
 

The Hershey Foundation is dedicated to providing Northeast Ohio children from all socio-economic and cultural backgrounds with opportunities for personal growth and development.

 
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Support from the Foundation helps schools, museums, cultural institutions, and other non-profit organizations develop and implement innovative programs that make the future ​brighter for children by improving quality of life, building self-esteem, enhancing learning, increasing exposure to other cultures and ideas, and encouraging the development of independent thinking and problem-solving skills.

 
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New Strategic Initiative:

As of November 1, 2021, The Hershey Foundation has a new strategic initiative to empower educators and community leaders to dismantle patterns of racism and injustice in our schools and neighborhoods in NE Ohio. We envision a world where all young people learn and thrive in racially equitable, liberating, and empowering educational spaces.

 
 

New Strategic Initiative:

As of November 1, 2021, The Hershey Foundation has a new strategic initiative to empower educators and community leaders to dismantle patterns of racism and injustice in our schools and neighborhoods in NE Ohio. We envision a world where all young people learn and thrive in racially equitable, liberating, and empowering educational spaces.

 
 

The Hershey Foundation will be taking the remainder of the year off from new grant making in 2024 as all funding has been allocated. We will not be accepting LOIs for new grant funding in the second half of 2024. The LOI deadline July 15, 2024 is now closed.  

For Grant Seekers

Please explore the areas below and note that we only award grants to Northeast Ohio organizations.

 
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Our Guidelines

Our Process

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