The M.S. Hershey Foundation
Non-profit OrganizationsPennsylvania, United States11-50 Employees
The M.S. Hershey Foundation is a regional nonprofit established in 1935 by Milton S. Hershey to advance educational and cultural enrichment for residents of Derry Township and visiting audiences. As a 501(c)(3) organization, it directs support to a cluster of local cultural and educational institutions, including The Hershey Story, The Museum on Chocolate Avenue, Hershey Gardens, Hershey Theatre, Hershey Community Archives and ChocolateTown Square. The foundation is based in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Its activities are aimed at serving both local residents and visitors seeking educational and cultural experiences within the Hershey area. By funding and coordinating support for these institutions, it helps provide access to museums, gardens, performing arts, archives and public spaces.