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TO PRESERVE AND ENHANCE MILTON HERSHEY'S LEGACY AND COMMUNITY VISION AND TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL ENRICHMENT TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE HERSHEY AREA.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2024
Total Revenue
▼$25.7M
Program Spending
95%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$2.7M
Total Expenses
▼$21.8M
Total Assets
$73.1M
Total Liabilities
▼$11.6M
Net Assets
$61.5M
Officer Compensation
→$400.7K
Other Salaries
$3.4M
Investment Income
$3.5M
Fundraising
▼$93.9K
Source: USAspending.gov · Searched by organization name
Total Federal Funding
$70.5K
Awards Found
1
Institute of Museum and Library Services
$70.5K
THE HERSHEY GARDENS WILL EXPAND ITS ?SUPER SPROUTS? INITIATIVE TO ASSIST IN THE MITIGATION OF FOOD INSECURITY EXACERBATED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. THE PROJECT TEAM WILL PRESENT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING DESIGNED TO INFLUENCE STUDENTS' ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIORS TOWARDS FRESH VEGETABLES AND FRUITS AND EMPOWERING FAMILIES TO GROW THEIR OWN FOOD. TARGETING FOOD INSECURE FAMILIES THAT UTILIZE DIRECT FOOD AND NUTRITIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS, THE PROJECT WILL REACH MORE THAN 10,000 FAMILIES IN PENNSYLVANIA?S LEBANON AND DAUPHIN COUNTIES. CORE COMPONENTS OF THE INITIATIVE WILL INCLUDE THE DISTRIBUTION OF AT HOME GARDEN KITS TO COINCIDE WITH WEEKEND MEAL KITS, THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXECUTION OF A VIRTUAL GARDENING CURRICULUM, AND PROVISION OF WIFI HOTSPOTS AND LAPTOPS FOR FAMILIES WHICH WILL BE LOANED THROUGH THE HERSHEY PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM.
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
Total Audits
2
Clean Audits
2
Material Weakness
No
Noncompliance Issues
No
| Year | Status | Financial Report | Federal Expenditure | Low Risk | Accepted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $2.1M | No | 2023-07-04 |
| 2021 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $3.8M | No | 2022-07-04 |
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$2.1M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$3.8M
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990Schedule J available
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Yes
Deductibility code: PC
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024IRS e-File | $25.7M | $2.7M | $21.8M | $73.1M | $61.5M |
| 2023IRS e-File | $18.2M | $1.8M | $18.8M | $71.3M | $56.8M |
| 2022 | $28.4M | $15.4M | $15.3M | $69.4M | $53.6M |
| 2021 | $17.2M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2024)
Federal grants: USAspending.gov (live)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| Jerel Hopkins | Secretary | 2 | $0 | $490.4K | $88.2K | $578.5K |
| Donald Papson | Executive Director | 45 | $226K | $0 | $40K | $266K |
| Bridget Beck | Assoc. Exec. Dir./treas | 45 | $174.7K | $0 | $22.4K | $197.1K |
| Carol Danz | Assistant Secretary | 1 | $0 | $118K | $43.8K | $161.8K |
Jerel Hopkins
Secretary
$578.5K
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$490.4K
Other
$88.2K
Donald Papson
Executive Director
$266K
Hrs/Wk
45
Compensation
$226K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$40K
Bridget Beck
Assoc. Exec. Dir./treas
$197.1K
Hrs/Wk
45
Compensation
$174.7K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$22.4K
Carol Danz
Assistant Secretary
$161.8K
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$118K
Other
$43.8K
Highest compensated employees who are not officers or directors.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Zeigler | Sr Director Programming | 40 | $119.4K | $0 | $29.1K | $148.5K |
| Jill Manley | Sr Director Of Communications | 40 | $115.1K | $0 | $29.4K | $144.5K |
Amy Zeigler
Sr Director Programming
$148.5K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$119.4K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$29.1K
Jill Manley
Sr Director Of Communications
$144.5K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$115.1K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$29.4K
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hershey Trust Company | Institutional Trustee | — | $1,000 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 |
| James Brown | Manager | 1 | $0 | $151.3K | $0 | $151.3K |
| Jason Wolfe | Manager | 1 | $0 | $141.3K | $0 | $141.3K |
| M Diane Koken | Manager | 1 | $0 | $105K |
Hershey Trust Company
Institutional Trustee
$1,000
Hrs/Wk
—
Compensation
$1,000
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
James Brown
Manager
$151.3K
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$151.3K
Other
$0
Jason Wolfe
Manager
$141.3K
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$141.3K
Other
$0
Individuals who previously served as officers or key employees.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Katzir | Former Board Of Managers | — | $0 | $141.3K | $0 | $141.3K |
Dan Katzir
Former Board Of Managers
$141.3K
Hrs/Wk
—
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$141.3K
Other
$0
| $6.3M |
| $9.1M |
| $64.7M |
| $45.3M |
| 2020 | $7.8M | $1.9M | $7.3M | $55.2M | $36.9M |
| 2019 | $12.4M | $1.5M | $13.6M | $56.2M | $36.6M |
| 2018 | $12.6M | $1.4M | $12.6M | $53.9M | $33.5M |
| 2017 | $13.3M | $1.4M | $13M | $59.1M | $37.7M |
| 2016 | $11.5M | $1.5M | $12.7M | $57.7M | $35.9M |
| 2015 | $10.8M | $1.7M | $12M | $58.7M | $35.2M |
| 2014 | $12.6M | $3M | $10.2M | $59.6M | $37.7M |
| 2013 | $10.7M | $1M | $12M | $58.7M | $39.3M |
| 2012 | $17.1M | $1.4M | $11.3M | $58.7M | $36M |
| 2011 | $12.8M | $1.9M | $10.1M | $58.6M | $36.1M |
| 2010 | $11.1M | $3.3M | $11.1M | $59.2M | $38.6M |
| 2021 | 990 | Data |
| 2020 | 990 | Data |
| 2019 | 990 | Data |
| 2018 | 990 | Data |
| 2017 | 990 | Data |
| 2016 | 990 | Data |
| 2015 | 990 | Data |
| 2014 | 990 | Data |
| 2013 | 990 | Data |
| 2012 | 990 | Data |
| 2011 | 990 | Data |
| 2010 | 990 | Data |
| 2009 | 990 | — |
| 2008 | 990 | — |
| 2007 | 990 | — |
| 2006 | 990 | — |
| 2005 | 990 | — |
| 2004 | 990 | — |
| 2002 | 990 | — |
| 2001 | 990 | — |
| $170K |
| $275K |
| Maria Kraus | Manager | 1 | $0 | $105K | $89.4K | $194.4K |
| Michelle Figlar | Manager | 1 | $0 | $141.3K | $0 | $141.3K |
M Diane Koken
Manager
$275K
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$105K
Other
$170K
Maria Kraus
Manager
$194.4K
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$105K
Other
$89.4K
Michelle Figlar
Manager
$141.3K
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$141.3K
Other
$0