Private foundation · EIN 23-7001771 · Saint Paul, Minnesota

Hersey Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 8 grants paid, $1.2M total, median $75K. 25% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$1.2M
Median grant
$75K
Stays in MN
25%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$24M

Grants paid in 2025

8 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Hamm ClinicSt Paul, MNGeneral fund - community projects$700K
The Conservation FundStuart, FLGeneral fund - conservation projects$200K
Plantmed IncMontauk, NYGeneral fund - conservation projects$125K
The Everglades FoundationPalmetto Bay, FLGeneral fund - community projects$100K
Brown UniversityProvidence, RIGeneral fund - educational purposes$50K
Christ Memorial ChapelHobe Sound, FLGeneral fund - religious activities$15K
St Felix ChurchWabasha, MNGeneral fund - religious activities$1,000
Oglala Lakota CollegeKyle, SDGeneral fund - educational purposes$1,000

By state: Minnesota 2 · Florida 3 · New York 1 · Rhode Island 1 · South Dakota 1

About this foundation

Hersey Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Paul, Minnesota, tax-exempt since 1969. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Hersey Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Hersey Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.2M across 8 grants, a median of $75K.

Where does Hersey Foundation give?

Minnesota (2 grants), Florida (3 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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