The John R Hershey And Anna L Hershey | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 54-2152968
Foundation Overview
Based in Hagerstown, MD, The John R Hershey And Anna L Hershey has awarded 257 grants totaling $1,934,437 to organizations in Maryland, Pennsylvania and 1 other state across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $75,000, with a median award of $5,500.
Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$1,934,437
Total Assets
$5,634,637
Median Grant (all grants)
$5,500
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
56
Median Grant
$5,500
% No Significant Change
-2%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 25%
14 of 56 recipients (25%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
Maryland
87% of all grants are concentrated in Maryland, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Maryland, funding concentrates in Hagerstown (85%), Frederick (5%), Maugansville (3%).
Funding Trajectory
+39%
Moderate 39% growth trend over 7 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Community Projects
Highly focused on community projects with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
Where is The Money Going?
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The John R Hershey And Anna L Hershey's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arc Of Washington County | $7,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2023 |
| Barbara Ingram School For The Arts | $5,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Washington County | $10,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2023 |
| Brook Lane Behavioral Services | $4,907 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2023 |
| Brooke's House | $3,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2023 |
| Cedar Crest College | $5,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Support Mission | 2023 |
| Children In Need Inc | $17,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2023 |
| Easter Seals | $12,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2023 |
| Education Foundation Of Washington County | $5,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2023 |
| Girls Inc Of Washington County | $12,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2023 |
| Hagerstown Community College | $6,250 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2023 |
| Horizon Goodwill | $5,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2023 |
| Hospice Of Washington Co | $10,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2023 |
| Humane Society Of Washington Co | $7,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2023 |
| Lehigh University | $1,000 | Bethlehem, PA, US | Support Mission | 2023 |
| Literacy Council Of Washington County | $5,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2023 |
| Maryland Symphany Orchestra | $10,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2023 |
| Maryland Theatre Association Inc | $5,866 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2023 |
| Maugansville Goodwill Vol Fire Co | $3,528 | Maugansville, MD, US | Support Mission | 2023 |
| Meritus Healthcare Foundation | $75,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2023 |
| Renfrew Institute | $15,000 | Waynesboro, PA, US | Support Mission | 2023 |
| Second Chance Garage Inc | $5,000 | Frederick, MD, US | Support Mission | 2023 |
| Smithsburg Athletic Boosters Association | $5,000 | Smithsburg, MD, US | Support Mission | 2023 |
| Totem Pole Playhouse | $5,500 | Fayetteville, PA, US | Support Mission | 2023 |
| University Of Md Foundation | $6,000 | Adelphi, MD, US | Support Mission | 2023 |
| Valor Ministries | $3,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2023 |
| Washington County Free Library | $2,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2023 |
| Washington County Museum Of Fine Arts | $5,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2023 |
| Arc Of Washington County | $7,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2023 |
| Barbara Ingram School For The Arts | $5,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Washington County | $10,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2023 |
| Brook Lane Behavioral Services | $4,907 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2023 |
| Brooke's House | $3,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2023 |
| Cedar Crest College | $5,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Support Mission | 2023 |
| Children In Need Inc | $17,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2023 |
| Easter Seals | $12,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2023 |
| Education Foundation Of Washington County | $5,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2023 |
| Girls Inc Of Washington County | $12,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2023 |
| Hagerstown Community College | $6,250 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2023 |
| Horizon Goodwill | $5,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2023 |
| Hospice Of Washington Co | $10,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2023 |
| Humane Society Of Washington Co | $7,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2023 |
| Lehigh University | $1,000 | Bethlehem, PA, US | Support Mission | 2023 |
| Literacy Council Of Washington County | $5,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2023 |
| Maryland Symphany Orchestra | $10,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2023 |
| Maryland Theatre Association Inc | $5,866 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2023 |
| Maugansville Goodwill Vol Fire Co | $3,528 | Maugansville, MD, US | Support Mission | 2023 |
| Meritus Healthcare Foundation | $75,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2023 |
| Renfrew Institute | $15,000 | Waynesboro, PA, US | Support Mission | 2023 |
| Second Chance Garage Inc | $5,000 | Frederick, MD, US | Support Mission | 2023 |
| Smithsburg Athletic Boosters Association | $5,000 | Smithsburg, MD, US | Support Mission | 2023 |
| Totem Pole Playhouse | $5,500 | Fayetteville, PA, US | Support Mission | 2023 |
| University Of Md Foundation | $6,000 | Adelphi, MD, US | Support Mission | 2023 |
| Valor Ministries | $3,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2023 |
| Washington County Free Library | $2,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2023 |
| Washington County Museum Of Fine Arts | $5,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2023 |
| Arc Of Washington County | $7,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2022 |
| Barbara Ingram School For The Arts | $5,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Washington County | $10,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2022 |
| Breast Cancer Awareness - Cv Inc | $5,750 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2022 |
| Brooke's House | $5,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2022 |
| Casa | $2,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2022 |
| Cedar Crest College | $5,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Support Mission | 2022 |
| Children In Need Inc | $7,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of Washington County | $15,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2022 |
| Emmanuel United Methodist | $3,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2022 |
| Foxcroft School | $2,500 | Middleburg, VA, US | Support Mission | 2022 |
| Girls Inc Of Washington County | $7,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $5,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2022 |
| Hagerstown Aviation Museum | $10,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2022 |
| Hagerstown Community College | $6,250 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2022 |
| Hospice Of Washington Co | $10,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2022 |
| Humane Society Of Washington Co | $7,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2022 |
| Lehigh University | $1,000 | Bethlehem, PA, US | Support Mission | 2022 |
| Maryland Theatre Association Inc | $7,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2022 |
| Maugansville Goodwill Vol Fire Co | $2,819 | Maugansville, MD, US | Support Mission | 2022 |
| Mental Health Assoc | $8,000 | Frederick, MD, US | Support Mission | 2022 |
| Meritus Healthcare Foundation | $1,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2022 |
| Renfrew Institute | $12,000 | Waynesboro, PA, US | Support Mission | 2022 |
| Second Chance Garage Inc | $7,500 | Frederick, MD, US | Support Mission | 2022 |
| St James School | $2,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2022 |
| The Womens Club Foundation | $5,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2022 |
| Totem Pole Playhouse | $5,500 | Fayetteville, PA, US | Support Mission | 2022 |
| Washington County Commission On Aging | $7,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2022 |
| Washington County Community Action Council | $6,250 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2022 |
| Washington County Free Library | $2,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2022 |
| Washington County Museum Of Fine Arts | $5,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2022 |
| Ymca Of Hagerstown Md | $5,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2022 |
| Arc Of Washington County | $7,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2022 |
| Barbara Ingram School For The Arts | $5,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Washington County | $10,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2022 |
| Breast Cancer Awareness - Cv Inc | $5,750 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2022 |
| Brooke's House | $5,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2022 |
| Casa | $2,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2022 |
| Cedar Crest College | $5,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Support Mission | 2022 |
| Children In Need Inc | $7,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of Washington County | $15,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2022 |
| Emmanuel United Methodist | $3,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2022 |
| Foxcroft School | $2,500 | Middleburg, VA, US | Support Mission | 2022 |
| Girls Inc Of Washington County | $7,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $5,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2022 |
| Hagerstown Aviation Museum | $10,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2022 |
| Hagerstown Community College | $6,250 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2022 |
| Hospice Of Washington Co | $10,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2022 |
| Humane Society Of Washington Co | $7,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2022 |
| Lehigh University | $1,000 | Bethlehem, PA, US | Support Mission | 2022 |
| Maryland Theatre Association Inc | $7,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2022 |
| Maugansville Goodwill Vol Fire Co | $2,819 | Maugansville, MD, US | Support Mission | 2022 |
| Mental Health Assoc | $8,000 | Frederick, MD, US | Support Mission | 2022 |
| Meritus Healthcare Foundation | $1,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2022 |
| Renfrew Institute | $12,000 | Waynesboro, PA, US | Support Mission | 2022 |
| Second Chance Garage Inc | $7,500 | Frederick, MD, US | Support Mission | 2022 |
| St James School | $2,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2022 |
| The Womens Club Foundation | $5,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2022 |
| Totem Pole Playhouse | $5,500 | Fayetteville, PA, US | Support Mission | 2022 |
| Washington County Commission On Aging | $7,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2022 |
| Washington County Community Action Council | $6,250 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2022 |
| Washington County Free Library | $2,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2022 |
| Washington County Museum Of Fine Arts | $5,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2022 |
| Ymca Of Hagerstown Md | $5,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2022 |
| Barbara Ingram School For The Arts | $3,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2021 |
| Beacon House | $5,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2021 |
| Breast Cancer Awareness - Cv Inc | $7,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2021 |
| Brooke's House | $5,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2021 |
| Casa | $4,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2021 |
| Cedar Crest College | $5,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Support Mission | 2021 |
| Children In Need Inc | $9,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2021 |
| Community Foundation Of Washington County | $30,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2021 |
| Community Free Clinic | $7,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2021 |
| Discovery Station | $5,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2021 |
| Emmanuel United Methodist | $3,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2021 |
| Fahrney Keedey Memorial Home And Village | $3,500 | Boonsboro, MD, US | Support Mission | 2021 |
| Girls Inc Of Washington County | $7,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2021 |
| Hagerstown Community College | $6,250 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2021 |
| Heal Of Washington County | $7,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2021 |
| Hospice Of Washington Co | $10,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2021 |
| Humane Society Of Washington Co | $7,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2021 |
| Lehigh University | $1,000 | Bethlehem, PA, US | Support Mission | 2021 |
| Maryland Theatre Association Inc | $17,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2021 |
| Mason Dixon Council Bsa | $5,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2021 |
| Maugansville Goodwill Vol Fire Co | $5,000 | Maugansville, MD, US | Support Mission | 2021 |
| Mental Health Assoc | $4,000 | Frederick, MD, US | Support Mission | 2021 |
| Renfrew Institute | $17,500 | Waynesboro, PA, US | Support Mission | 2021 |
| Second Chance Garage Inc | $5,000 | Frederick, MD, US | Support Mission | 2021 |
| The Potomac Playmakers | $6,250 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2021 |
| The Womens Giving Circle | $3,000 | Columbia, MD, US | Support Mission | 2021 |
| Totem Pole Playhouse | $4,000 | Fayetteville, PA, US | Support Mission | 2021 |
| University Of Md Foundation | $10,000 | Adelphi, MD, US | Support Mission | 2021 |
| Valor Ministries | $4,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2021 |
| Washington County Commission On Aging | $5,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2021 |
| Washington County Free Library | $1,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2021 |
| Washington County Museum Of Fine Arts | $5,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2021 |
| Ymca Of Hagerstown Md | $1,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2021 |
| Barbara Ingram School For The Arts | $1,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2020 |
| Breast Cancer Awareness - Cv Inc | $5,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2020 |
| Brooke's House | $6,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2020 |
| Casa | $5,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2020 |
| Cedar Crest College | $1,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Support Mission | 2020 |
| Children In Need Inc | $7,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2020 |
| Community Free Clinic | $7,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2020 |
| Emmanuel United Methodist | $3,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2020 |
| Girls Inc Of Washington County | $7,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2020 |
| Hagerstown Community College | $5,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2020 |
| Heal Of Washington County | $7,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2020 |
| Hospice Of Washington Co | $10,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2020 |
| Humane Society Of Washington Co | $7,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2020 |
| Lehigh University | $1,000 | Bethlehem, PA, US | Support Mission | 2020 |
| Leitersburg Ruritan Club | $2,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2020 |
| Maryland Theatre Association Inc | $17,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2020 |
| Maugansville Fire Co | $4,000 | Maugansville, MD, US | Support Mission | 2020 |
| Mental Health Assoc | $4,000 | Frederick, MD, US | Support Mission | 2020 |
| Renfrew Institute | $11,000 | Waynesboro, PA, US | Support Mission | 2020 |
| San Mar Children's Home | $2,500 | Boonsboro, MD, US | Support Mission | 2020 |
| Second Chance Garage Inc | $4,000 | Frederick, MD, US | Support Mission | 2020 |
| The Potomac Playmakers | $4,920 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2020 |
| The Womens Giving Circle | $4,000 | Columbia, MD, US | Support Mission | 2020 |
| Trinity Lutheran Church | $2,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2020 |
| University Of Md Foundation | $5,000 | Adelphi, MD, US | Support Mission | 2020 |
| Valor Ministries | $7,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2020 |
| Washington County Community Action Council | $4,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2020 |
| Washington County Museum Of Fine Arts | $5,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2020 |
| Ymca Of Hagerstown Md | $7,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2020 |
| Barbara Ingram School For The Arts | $4,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2018 |
| Breast Cancer Awareness-cv Inc | $3,805 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2018 |
| Brooke's House | $9,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2018 |
| Casa | $2,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2018 |
| Cedar Crest College | $1,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Support Mission | 2018 |
| Children In Need Inc | $7,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2018 |
| Community Foundation Of Washington County | $30,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2018 |
| Community Free Clinic | $7,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2018 |
| Emmanuel United Methodist | $2,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2018 |
| Fahrney Keedey Memorial Home And Village | $10,000 | Boonsboro, MD, US | Support Mission | 2018 |
| Girls Inc Of Washington County | $23,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2018 |
| Hagerstown Community College | $1,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2018 |
| Hospice Of Washington Co | $10,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2018 |
| Humane Society Of Washington Co | $7,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2018 |
| Joint Veterans Council | $1,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2018 |
| Lehigh University | $1,000 | Bethlehem, PA, US | Support Mission | 2018 |
| Maryland Theatre Association Inc | $17,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2018 |
| Mason Dixon Council Bsa | $2,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2018 |
| Mental Health Assoc | $3,500 | Frederick, MD, US | Support Mission | 2018 |
| Meritus Healthcare Foundation | $1,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2018 |
| Renfrew Institute | $11,000 | Waynesboro, PA, US | Support Mission | 2018 |
| San Mar Children's Home | $2,500 | Boonsboro, MD, US | Support Mission | 2018 |
| Thomas Kennedy Center | $1,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2018 |
| Trinity Lutheran Church | $27,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2018 |
| Valor Crisis & Training Ctr | $7,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2018 |
| Washington County Community Action Council | $5,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2018 |
| Washington County Museum Of Fine Arts | $5,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2018 |
| Ymca Of Hagerstown Md | $7,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2018 |
| Barbara Ingram School For The Arts | $3,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2017 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Washington County | $28,320 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2017 |
| Breast Cancer Awareness-cv Inc | $5,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2017 |
| Casa | $2,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2017 |
| Cedar Crest College | $1,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Support Mission | 2017 |
| Cedar Ridge Children's Home | $6,240 | Williamsport, MD, US | Support Mission | 2017 |
| Children In Need Inc | $7,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2017 |
| Community Foundation Of Washington County | $21,630 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2017 |
| Community Free Clinic | $5,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2017 |
| Emmanuel United Methodist | $38,774 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2017 |
| Family Healthcare Of Hagerstown | $7,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2017 |
| Girls Inc Of Washington County | $7,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2017 |
| Hospice Of Washington Co | $10,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2017 |
| Humane Society Of Washington Co | $7,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2017 |
| Joint Veterans Council | $1,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2017 |
| Lehigh University | $1,000 | Bethlehem, PA, US | Support Mission | 2017 |
| Maryland Theatre Association Inc | $17,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2017 |
| Mason Dixon Council Bsa | $9,045 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2017 |
| Mental Health Assoc | $2,500 | Frederick, MD, US | Support Mission | 2017 |
| Renfrew Institute | $7,500 | Waynesboro, PA, US | Support Mission | 2017 |
| San Mar Children's Home | $2,500 | Boonsboro, MD, US | Support Mission | 2017 |
| Trinity Lutheran Church | $24,759 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2017 |
| Valoc Crisis & Training Ctr | $7,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2017 |
| Washington County Community Action Council | $5,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2017 |
| Washington County Museum Of Fine Arts | $5,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2017 |
| Ymca Of Hagerstown Md | $7,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2017 |
| Barbara Ingram School For The Arts | $3,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2016 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Washington County | $20,820 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2016 |
| Breast Cancer Awareness-cv Inc | $6,021 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2016 |
| Cedar Crest College | $1,000 | Allentown, PA, US | Support Mission | 2016 |
| Cedar Ridge Children's Home | $6,240 | Williamsport, MD, US | Support Mission | 2016 |
| Children In Need Inc | $7,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2016 |
| Community Foundation Of Washington County | $6,630 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2016 |
| Emmanuel United Methodist Church | $38,774 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2016 |
| Family Healthcare Of Hagerstown | $7,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2016 |
| Girls Inc Of Washington County | $6,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2016 |
| Hospice Of Washington County | $10,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2016 |
| Lehigh University | $1,000 | Bethlehem, PA, US | Support Mission | 2016 |
| Locomotive Fc | $3,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2016 |
| Maryland Theatre Association Inc | $8,115 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2016 |
| Mason Dixon Council Boy Scouts | $9,045 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2016 |
| Renfrew Institute | $7,500 | Waynesboro, PA, US | Support Mission | 2016 |
| San Mar Children's Home | $2,500 | Boonsboro, MD, US | Support Mission | 2016 |
| Trinity Lutheran Church | $24,759 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2016 |
| Washington County Community Action Council | $7,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2016 |
| Washington County Museum Of Fine Arts | $5,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2016 |
| Ymca Of Hagerstown Md | $5,300 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Support Mission | 2016 |
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Official contact details for The John R Hershey And Anna L Hershey as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 54-2152968 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 40 S POTOMAC ST STE 300 Hagerstown, MD 21740-5757 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The John R Hershey And Anna L Hershey's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | John R Hershey Iii |
|---|---|
| Vice President | Lynne H Hershey |
| Treasurer | Karen A Spessard |
| Secretary | Cheryl L Hershey |
Forms 990-PF
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- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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Data Currency: Last updated
February 2026
based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.