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.
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.
The Hershey Foundation seeks 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.
For Grantseekers
We have allocated all funding for 2025. Please be aware that we will no longer be accepting LOIs as the foundation shifts to a more proactive grantmaking process.
