Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Ohio.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President, Trustee Board Member Above 90th percentile | $125k $138k |
Vice-president, Treasurer Board President Median to 75th percentile | $54k $60k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 4 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE HERSHEY FOUNDATION equaled 9% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
Based on 35,946 philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Grants paid
Itemized grants reported on this foundation's 2023 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$1.1M
Itemized grants
18
Median grant
$20k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| HERSHEY MONTESSORI SCHOOL | CONCORD TWP, OH | OPTIMAL DESIGN FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE AND RENOVATIONS | $600k |
| MONTESSORI DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIPS | BURTON, OH | STONE BROOK MONTESSORI CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $100k |
| HERSHEY MONTESSORI SCHOOL | CONCORD TWP, OH | ENSURING SAFE AND APPROPRIATE FACILITIES AND GROUNDS AT HERSHEY MONTESSORI SCHOOL | $100k |
| HERSHEY MONTESSORI SCHOOL | CONCORD TWP, OH | OPTIMAL DESIGN FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE | $30k |
| CLEVELAND ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY | CLEVELAND, OH | PRIMATE FOREST | $25k |
| FLYING HORSE FARMS | MOUNT GILEAD, OH | ENDOWMENT TO ENSURE COMP FOR KIDS WITH CHRONIC AND SERIOUS ILLNESS | $25k |
| HOLDEN FORESTS & GARDENS | CLEVELAND, OH | FAMILY GALLERY AT THE CLEVELAND BOTANICAL GARDEN | $25k |
| WESTERN RESERVE LAND CONSERVANCY | MORELAND HILLS, OH | NATURE PLAY SPACE AT HOUGH COMMUNITY GREEN SPACE | $25k |
| CLEVELAND COUNCIL ON WORLD AFFAIRS | CLEVELAND, OH | ENDOWMENT FOR THE MAURA O'DONNELL-MCCARTHY CENTER FOR GLOBAL UNDERSTANDING | $20k |
| CLEVELAND INSTITUTE OF MUSIC | CLEVELAND, OH | ADVANCING RACIAL EQUITY IN CLASSICAL MUSIC EDUCATION: MUSICAL PATHWAY FELLOWSHIP | $20k |
| CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY | CLEVELAND, OH | TRANSFORMING THE WORLD OF DISCOVERY | $20k |
| EDWINS LEADERSHIP AND RESTAURANT INSTITUTE | CLEVELAND, OH | EQUIPPING THE EDWINS FAMILY CENTER | $15k |
| PROVIDENCE HOUSE | CLEVELAND, OH | GIVING HOPE FOR THE PHUTURE EAST SIDE EXPANSION CAMPAIGN | $15k |
| RAINEY INSTITUTE | CLEVELAND, OH | EL SISTEMA @ PIVOT CENTER | $15k |
| NATURE CENTER AT SHAKER LAKES | CLEVELAND, OH | OUTDOOR RESTORATION/ENHANCEMENTS | $10k |
| REFUGEE RESPONSE | CLEVELAND, OH | LEARNING LAB FACILITY DEVELOPMENT | $10k |
| CITY MUSIC CLEVELAND | CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH | CLURIE BENNIS CHILDRENS OUTREACH SERIES | $5k |
| UNIVERSTIY CIRCLE INC | CLEVELAND, OH | YAY! SATURDAY BOOK DESCRIPTION | $5k |
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($10M - $25M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE HERSHEY FOUNDATION
What does the Board Member of THE HERSHEY FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Board Member of THE HERSHEY FOUNDATION received $125,000 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board Member roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Ohio: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at THE HERSHEY FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Ohio, the 2023 pay of the Board Member at THE HERSHEY FOUNDATION falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE HERSHEY FOUNDATION equaled 9% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE HERSHEY FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE HERSHEY FOUNDATION reported $37k in total revenue and $1.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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