A couple of questions

Does Hershey do charity?

Giving back to communities is one of Milton S. Hershey's founding principles. Today, we continue that tradition as we seek to do our part in improving and enriching the lives of children and families. Philanthropy is a part of Hershey Entertainment & Resorts broader efforts to be a good corporate citizen and neighbor.

How much does Hershey donate to charity?

The amounts we donate to different causes and the volunteer events we complete each year are different, but in general we grant more than $10 million a year in monetary donations and usually complete well over 100,000 hours of volunteering (except during the COVID-19 pandemic).

What charities does Hershey’s donate to?

Cash donations thus far have been made to COVID-19 response funds at organizations including United Way Worldwide, Feeding America, the Center for Disaster Philanthropy, as well as several local United Ways and food banks in communities where we operate.

Is Hershey chocolate a non-profit organization?

Hershey Foundation divisions. As a non-profit organization, The M.S. Hershey Foundation operates independently of Hershey Company, Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company and the Hershey Trust Company.

What does Hershey sponsor?

The Hershey Company is also a proud sponsor of the United States Olympic Committee and Team USA and will continue to support the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic teams through the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games and Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

Are there any Hershey heirs?

Long ago, and to great fanfare, business tycoon Milton Hershey revealed that he had given away his world-famous chocolate company, a gift to the school for poor orphans that he had founded with his wife. “Well, I have no children — that is, no heirs,” he said in 1923.

Who owns Hersheys?

Hershey Trust Company The Hershey Company/Parent organizations

Who is the owner of Hershey Trust Company?

Hershey, Harry Lebkicher and John E. Snyder. The company is a minority owner of The Hershey Company and sole private owner of Hershey Entertainment and Resorts Company and administrator of the 2,000 student Milton Hershey School….Hershey Trust Company.

TypePrivate
SubsidiariesHershey Company Hershey Entertainment
Websitehersheytrust.com