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Jacob and Terese Hershey Foundation: 174 grants to organizations, $6.8 million (tax year ended December 2024)

Jacob and Terese Hershey Foundation, a private foundation in Houston, TX, paid 174 grants to organizations totaling $6,844,100 in its tax year ended December 2024, according to its Form 990-PF filed with the IRS on November 7, 2025. The largest was $455,000 to Vanguard Charitable in Warwick, RI for contribution to donor advised fund.

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EIN
746039126
Based in
Houston, TX
Assets
$123,440,910
Grants paid
$6,844,100
Tax year ended
December 2024

Grants paid, tax year ended December 2024

From the Form 990-PF filed November 7, 2025, IRS object ID 202513119349102216. It reported $6,844,100 in grants paid; 174 grants to organizations are listed.

RecipientLocationPurposeCauseAmountSource
Vanguard CharitableWarwick, RIContribution to Donor Advised Fund$455,000apps.irs.gov
Parks and Wildlife Foundation of Texas IncDallas, TXToward developing Palo Pinto Mountains State ParkEnvironment$250,000apps.irs.gov
Rockefeller Family Fund IncNew York, NYToward efforts to stop the buildout of oil export terminals along the Texas coastPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$250,000apps.irs.gov
Public Citizen Foundation IncAustin, TXToward accountability for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality$175,000apps.irs.gov
Center for Reproductive RightsNew York, NYToward operating support for the organization's work in TexasCivil rights, social action and advocacy$150,000apps.irs.gov
Air Alliance HoustonHouston, TXToward general operationsEnvironment$120,000apps.irs.gov
Amalgamated Charitable Foundation IncWashington, DCToward the purposes of Organizing Resilience$100,000apps.irs.gov
Healthy GulfHouston, TXToward the purposes of CEER$100,000apps.irs.gov
Nuclear Information & Resource ServiceTakoma Park, MDToward resisting new nuclear energy facilities and waste storage sites in Texas$90,000apps.irs.gov
Bayou City WaterkeeperHouston, TXToward general operationsEnvironment$80,000apps.irs.gov
Link HoustonHouston, TXToward general operationsPublic and societal benefit$77,000apps.irs.gov
Commission ShiftLaredo, TXToward general operationsEnvironment$76,000apps.irs.gov
Calhoun County Resource WatchSeadrift, TXToward general operationsEnvironment$75,000apps.irs.gov
Inside Climate NewsBrooklyn, NYToward reporting on the issue of produced water in TexasSocial science$75,000apps.irs.gov
Lone Star Legal AidHouston, TXToward environmental justice legal services along the upper Texas coastCrime and legal-related$75,000apps.irs.gov
Sierra Club FoundationOakland, CAToward the purposes of the Lone Star chapter of the Sierra ClubEnvironment$75,000apps.irs.gov
SparkHouston, TXToward general operationsRecreation and sports$75,000apps.irs.gov
Texas Land Trust CouncilWimberley, TXToward general operationsEnvironment$75,000apps.irs.gov
The Film Collaborative IncLos Angeles, CAToward the Zurawski v. Texas filmArts, culture and humanities$75,000apps.irs.gov
Jolt InitiativeAustin, TXToward general operationsCivil rights, social action and advocacy$70,000apps.irs.gov
Aclu Foundation of TexasHouston, TXToward efforts to restore reproductive rights in TexasCivil rights, social action and advocacy$65,500apps.irs.gov
Avow Foundation for Abortion Access IncAustin, TXToward general operationsCivil rights, social action and advocacy$65,000apps.irs.gov
Environmental Integrity ProjectWashington, DCToward operating support for the organization's work in TexasEnvironment$65,000apps.irs.gov
Public Citizen Foundation IncAustin, TXToward the purposes of the Healthy Port Communities Coalition$65,000apps.irs.gov
The Afiya CenterDallas, TXToward general operationsHuman services$65,000apps.irs.gov
Texas Freedom Network Education FundAustin, TXToward general operationsCivil rights, social action and advocacy$61,000apps.irs.gov
Land Trust Alliance IncWashington, DCToward building capacity among Texas land trustsEnvironment$60,000apps.irs.gov
National Wildlife FederationAustin, TXToward advancing a sustainable water future for the people and wildlife of Texas$60,000apps.irs.gov
National Wildlife FederationAustin, TXToward ensuring responsible storm surge protection along the upper Texas coast$60,000apps.irs.gov
Texas Campaign for the Environment FundAustin, TXToward general operationsHousing and shelter$60,000apps.irs.gov
Texas Impact Education FundAustin, TXToward general operationsReligion-related$60,000apps.irs.gov
Texas Tribune IncAustin, TXToward reporting on the environment and reproductive rightsEducation$60,000apps.irs.gov
Tides CenterSan Francisco, CAToward the purposes of RRRHHuman services$60,000apps.irs.gov
Young InvinciblesWashington, DCToward general operationsCivil rights, social action and advocacy$51,000apps.irs.gov
Achieving Community Tasks SuccessfullyHouston, TXToward improvements at Pleasantville Park$50,000apps.irs.gov
Austin Parks FoundationAustin, TXToward advancing local parksRecreation and sports$50,000apps.irs.gov
Bayou Land ConservancySpring, TXToward general operationsEnvironment$50,000apps.irs.gov
Coastal Prairie ConservancyHouston, TXToward general operationsEnvironment$50,000apps.irs.gov
Environmental Defense Fund IncNew York, NYToward advancing sustainable groundwater management in TexasEnvironment$50,000apps.irs.gov
Friends of Brazoria Wildlife RefugesLake Jackson, TXToward advancing land conservation along Texas' mid-coast$50,000apps.irs.gov
Galveston Bay FoundationKemah, TXToward accelerating land conservation along Galveston BayEnvironment$50,000apps.irs.gov
Great Springs Project IncAustin, TXToward general operationsEnvironment$50,000apps.irs.gov
Hill Country AllianceAustin, TXToward general operations$50,000apps.irs.gov
Hill Country Conservancy IncAustin, TXToward general operationsEnvironment$50,000apps.irs.gov
Houston in Action NetworkHouston, TXToward building communications capacity for reproductive rights in TexasCivil rights, social action and advocacy$50,000apps.irs.gov
IpasChapel Hill, NCToward power building for reproductive rights in TexasInternational, foreign affairs and national security$50,000apps.irs.gov
Move Texas Civic FundSan Antonio, TXToward general operationsCommunity improvement and capacity building$50,000apps.irs.gov
National Latina Institute for Reproductive JusticeNew York, NYToward general operationsHealth care$50,000apps.irs.gov
Our Children's TrustEugene, ORToward general operations$50,000apps.irs.gov
Powerhouse TexasAustin, TXToward general operationsPublic and societal benefit$50,000apps.irs.gov
Public Citizen Foundation IncAustin, TXToward the purposes of Close Parish Coal coalition$50,000apps.irs.gov
Public Citizen Foundation IncAustin, TXToward climate justice organizing in East Harris County$50,000apps.irs.gov
Rgisc IncLaredo, TXToward general operationsEnvironment$50,000apps.irs.gov
Sustainable Markets FoundationNew York, NYToward the purposes of the Property Rights and Pipeline CenterEnvironment$50,000apps.irs.gov
Texas Health and Environment Alliance IncHouston, TXToward general operationsEnvironment$50,000apps.irs.gov
Texas Land ConservancyAustin, TXToward general operationsEnvironment$50,000apps.irs.gov
The Nature ConservancySan Antonio, TXToward a coalition advancing nature-based solutions in Harris County$50,000apps.irs.gov
Verde Valley SchoolSedona, AZToward Verde Valleys environmental education initiatives$50,000apps.irs.gov
Center for Biological Diversity IncTucson, AZToward legal action addressing environmental degradation along the lower Texas coastAnimal-related$40,000apps.irs.gov
Common Defense Education Fund IncNew York, NYToward organizing veterans for climate justice in southeast TexasPublic and societal benefit$40,000apps.irs.gov
Fair Shot TexasAustin, TXToward general operationsPublic and societal benefit$40,000apps.irs.gov
Public Citizen Foundation IncAustin, TXToward resisting new nuclear energy facilities and waste storage sites in Texas$40,000apps.irs.gov
Tides CenterBrooklyn, NYToward the purposes of the Lawyering Project$40,000apps.irs.gov
Air Alliance HoustonHouston, TXToward the purposes of Texas Streets CoalitionEnvironment$35,000apps.irs.gov
Arise AdelanteAlamo, TXToward equipping residents of South Texas colonias to address environmental concerns$35,000apps.irs.gov
Coalition of Community OrganizationsHouston, TXToward general operationsCommunity improvement and capacity building$35,000apps.irs.gov
Deeds Not WordsAustin, TXToward general operationsInternational, foreign affairs and national security$35,000apps.irs.gov
Earth Island Institute IncLarkspur, CAToward the purposes of Project Coyote$35,000apps.irs.gov
Environmental Defense Fund IncNew York, NYToward partnering with frontline leaders to advance clean air policies in HoustonEnvironment$35,000apps.irs.gov
Go Austin Vamos AustinAustin, TXToward general operationsYouth development$35,000apps.irs.gov
Hill Country AllianceAustin, TXToward developing a 10-year land conservation plan for central Texas$35,000apps.irs.gov
Houston Pets AliveHouston, TXToward operating support for the Gulf Coast Animal Welfare AllianceAnimal-related$35,000apps.irs.gov
Inside Climate NewsBrooklyn, NYToward operating support for Inside Climate News' Texas bureauSocial science$35,000apps.irs.gov
Pueblo Organizado En Defensa de La Tierra Y Sus RecursosAustin, TXToward general operationsCommunity improvement and capacity building$35,000apps.irs.gov
Save Barton Creek AssociationAustin, TXToward general operations$35,000apps.irs.gov
Save Our Springs Alliance IncAustin, TXToward general operationsEnvironment$35,000apps.irs.gov
Texas Agricultural Land TrustOakwood, TXToward the purposes of Ratcliff CBO$35,000apps.irs.gov
Texas AppleseedAustin, TXToward environmental justice legal services in greater HoustonCommunity improvement and capacity building$35,000apps.irs.gov
Texas Campaign for the Environment FundAustin, TXToward facilitation of the Texas Energy Justice, Equity and Democracy TableHousing and shelter$35,000apps.irs.gov
Texas Freedom NetworkAustin, TXToward message testing$35,000apps.irs.gov
Texas State University Development FoundationSan Marcos, TXToward communicating correlative rights strategies to encourage sustainable groundwater managementEducation$35,000apps.irs.gov
Texas Tribal Buffalo ProjectWaelder, TXToward general operationsCommunity improvement and capacity building$35,000apps.irs.gov
Texas Water Foundation IncAustin, TXToward supporting the Texas Water CaucusEnvironment$35,000apps.irs.gov
Urge Unite for Reproductive and Gender EquityWashington, DCToward operating support for the organization's work in TexasCivil rights, social action and advocacy$35,000apps.irs.gov
West Street RecoveryHouston, TXToward organizing for equitable flood mitigation infrastructurePublic safety, disaster preparedness and relief$35,000apps.irs.gov
Rethink35Austin, TXToward legal action against the proposed I-35 expansionCivil rights, social action and advocacy$30,000apps.irs.gov
Texas Litter ControlSpring, TXToward expansion of veterinary capacityAnimal-related$30,000apps.irs.gov
Turtle Island Restoration NetworkGalveston, TXToward resisting oil and gas infrastructure expansion along the Texas gulf coast$30,000apps.irs.gov
Houston Society for the Prevention of Cruelty To AnimalsHouston, TXToward general operationsAnimal-related$27,500apps.irs.gov
American ForestsWashington, DCToward a film documenting the case for restoring native Thornforest habitatEnvironment$25,000apps.irs.gov
Austin Pets AliveAustin, TXToward efforts to reduce shelter surrenders in underserved areasAnimal-related$25,000apps.irs.gov
Capital & MainLos Angeles, CAToward investigative reporting on climate issues in TexasArts, culture and humanities$25,000apps.irs.gov
Coalition for Environment Equity and ResilienceHouston, TXToward building parks advocacy capacity in HoustonEnvironment$25,000apps.irs.gov
Comal County Conservation Alliance IncCanyon Lake, TXToward general operations$25,000apps.irs.gov
DecelerationSan Antonio, TXToward general operationsCivil rights, social action and advocacy$25,000apps.irs.gov
Defenders of WildlifeWashington, DCToward highlighting environmental degradation along the lower Texas coastAnimal-related$25,000apps.irs.gov
East Harris County Empowerment CouncilHouston, TXToward climate justice organizing in East Harris CountyCommunity improvement and capacity building$25,000apps.irs.gov
Environmental Protection NetworkWashington, DCToward technical assistance for Texas' frontline environmental justice advocatesEnvironment$25,000apps.irs.gov
Environmental StewardshipBastrop, TXToward general operationsEnvironment$25,000apps.irs.gov
Families in NatureAustin, TXToward inclusive environmental education for all abilitiesEnvironment$25,000apps.irs.gov
Friends of the Ark IncPort Aransas, TXToward general operationsAnimal-related$25,000apps.irs.gov
Gulf Coast Bird Observatory IncLake Jackson, TXToward general operationsAnimal-related$25,000apps.irs.gov
International Crane FoundationBaraboo, WIToward operating support for the Texas ProgramAnimal-related$25,000apps.irs.gov
National Center for Appropriate Technology IncButte, MTToward collaborating with historically underserved landowners to cultivate healthy landscapesEnvironment$25,000apps.irs.gov
Neo PhilanthropySan Antonio, TXToward the purposes of the BRIDGE Infrastructure Fund$25,000apps.irs.gov
Occidental Arts and Ecology CenterOccidental, CAToward the purposes of People Over PlasticEnvironment$25,000apps.irs.gov
Occidential Arts and Ecology CenterOccidental, CAToward the purposes of Counterstream Media$25,000apps.irs.gov
Peregrine Fund IncBoise, IDToward recovering the northern Aplomado falcon in Texas$25,000apps.irs.gov
Public Health Watch IncAustin, TXToward general operationsArts, culture and humanities$25,000apps.irs.gov
Sunnyside Community Redevelopment OrganizationHouston, TXToward general operationsEducation$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Texas Democracy FoundationAustin, TXToward reporting on the environment and reproductive rightsArts, culture and humanities$25,000apps.irs.gov
Travis Audubon Society IncAustin, TXGeneral support and expenses toward a potential organizational name changeEnvironment$25,000apps.irs.gov
Urban Harvest IncHouston, TXToward general operationsEnvironment$25,000apps.irs.gov
Rothko ChapelHouston, TXToward an Earth Day convening of youth climate activistsReligion-related$20,450apps.irs.gov
Candlelight Ranch FoundationAustin, TXToward general operationsRecreation and sports$20,000apps.irs.gov
Collective Action for YouthHouston, TXToward environmental education and advocacy training for systems involved youth$20,000apps.irs.gov
National Korean American Service and Education Consortium IncChicago, ILToward the purposes of Woori JuntosCivil rights, social action and advocacy$20,000apps.irs.gov
Partners for Education Agriculture and SustainabilityAustin, TXToward inclusive environmental education for all abilitiesEnvironment$20,000apps.irs.gov
Southern Sector RisingDallas, TXToward general operationsCommunity improvement and capacity building$20,000apps.irs.gov
Treefolks IncAustin, TXToward general operations$20,000apps.irs.gov
Texas State University Development FoundationSan Marcos, TXToward the Meadows Center for Water and the Environments Phase II Cypress Creek Flow StudyEducation$16,875apps.irs.gov
Barrio Dogs IncHouston, TXToward general operationsAnimal-related$15,000apps.irs.gov
Environmental Community Advocates of Galena ParkGalena Park, TXToward general operationsEnvironment$15,000apps.irs.gov
Houston Humane SocietyHouston, TXToward general operating support and wildlife center facility improvementsAnimal-related$15,000apps.irs.gov
Humane Society of Austin & Travis CountyAustin, TXToward general operationsAnimal-related$15,000apps.irs.gov
Social Justice SolutionsHouston, TXToward mobilizing support amongst men for reproductive rights in TexasCivil rights, social action and advocacy$15,000apps.irs.gov
St Edwards UniversityAustin, TXToward inclusive environmental education for highly vulnerable studentsEducation$15,000apps.irs.gov
Texas Campaign for the Environment FundAustin, TXToward legal action regarding the disposition of state park landHousing and shelter$15,000apps.irs.gov
Parks and Wildlife Foundation of Texas IncDallas, TXToward two workshops on erosion mitigation structuresEnvironment$14,000apps.irs.gov
Austin Wildlife RescueAustin, TXToward general operationsAnimal-related$10,000apps.irs.gov
Camp for All FoundationHouston, TXToward general operationsYouth development$10,000apps.irs.gov
Center for Austin Independent JournalismAustin, TXToward general operationsArts, culture and humanities$10,000apps.irs.gov
Center for Coastal Studies IncProvincetown, MAToward general operationsEnvironment$10,000apps.irs.gov
Communities for Better HealthHouston, TXToward the purposes of Ivy Leaf FarmsCommunity improvement and capacity building$10,000apps.irs.gov
East Harris County Empowerment CouncilHouston, TXToward general operationsCommunity improvement and capacity building$10,000apps.irs.gov
Fair Shot TexasAustin, TXToward the Texas Climate Jobs Projects Commission on Truth & Transparency in Texas Hydrogen DevelopmentPublic and societal benefit$10,000apps.irs.gov
Galveston Bay FoundationKemah, TXToward general operationsEnvironment$10,000apps.irs.gov
Houston Wilderness IncHouston, TXToward promoting the use of native grass seed mix for southeast TexasEnvironment$10,000apps.irs.gov
Mission Presbytery IncSan Antonio, TXToward conservation easement transaction costs$10,000apps.irs.gov
National Audubon Society IncAustin, TXToward Audubon Texas Texas Women in Conservation Program$10,000apps.irs.gov
Powerhouse TexasAustin, TXToward general operationsPublic and societal benefit$10,000apps.irs.gov
Travis County Parks FoundationAustin, TXToward general operationsPublic and societal benefit$10,000apps.irs.gov
University of Houston SystemHouston, TXToward developing a strategic plan for the University of Houston Coastal Center$10,000apps.irs.gov
West Street RecoveryHouston, TXToward general operationsPublic safety, disaster preparedness and relief$10,000apps.irs.gov
Wharton County Stray Pet Outreach TeamWharton, TXToward general operationsAnimal-related$10,000apps.irs.gov
Yaak Valley Forest CouncilTroy, MTToward general operationsEnvironment$10,000apps.irs.gov
Barrio Dogs IncHouston, TXToward Healing with Pets: Supporting Families in TransitionAnimal-related$7,500apps.irs.gov
Denver Harbor Cares IncHouston, TXToward general operationsCommunity improvement and capacity building$7,500apps.irs.gov
Environmental Community Advocates of Galena ParkGalena Park, TXToward Community Block Captains of Galena ParkEnvironment$7,500apps.irs.gov
Madres Del Parque IncHouston, TXToward a strategic plan for Madres del ParqueEnvironment$7,500apps.irs.gov
Mission Border HopeEagle Pass, TXToward the purposes of the Eagle Pass Border CoalitionPublic and societal benefit$7,500apps.irs.gov
Pease Park ConservancyAustin, TXToward inclusive environmental education for all abilitiesRecreation and sports$7,500apps.irs.gov
River Pierce FoundationSan Ygnacio, TXToward a Case study for environmental justice by the indigenous people of San Ygnacio, TexasArts, culture and humanities$7,500apps.irs.gov
Solar AustinAustin, TXToward board trainingEnvironment$7,500apps.irs.gov
Third Ward Community Fund Management CorporationHouston, TXToward the purposes of Friends of Columbia TapHuman services$7,500apps.irs.gov
Journey Conference and Retreat CenterHouston, TXToward travel and learning expenses for Urban Garden Learning & Advocacy CenterCommunity improvement and capacity building$6,650apps.irs.gov
AliefvotesHouston, TXToward staff training and legal supportCivil rights, social action and advocacy$6,000apps.irs.gov
The Raices Collab ProjectHouston, TXToward leadership training and to seize the opportunity to network with latine leadersHuman services$6,000apps.irs.gov
Achieving Community Tasks SuccessfullyHouston, TXToward general operations$5,000apps.irs.gov
Austin Explore IncAustin, TXToward general operationsEducation$5,000apps.irs.gov
Austin Film SocietyAustin, TXToward a film documenting the history of the Barton Creek GreenbeltArts, culture and humanities$5,000apps.irs.gov
Bayou City WaterkeeperHouston, TXToward an environmental public interest lawyers conveningEnvironment$5,000apps.irs.gov
Channelview Isd Education Foundation IncChannelview, TXToward general operationsEducation$5,000apps.irs.gov
Friends of Deep Eddy IncAustin, TXToward general operationsPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Texas Democracy FoundationAustin, TXToward reporting on the environment and reproductive rightsArts, culture and humanities$5,000apps.irs.gov
Parks and Wildlife Foundation of Texas IncDallas, TXToward the final presentation of the Art of State Parks exhibitionEnvironment$3,425apps.irs.gov
Indigenous Cultures InstituteAustin, TXToward publication of a book for children portraying the Creation Story of the Coahuiltecans$2,500apps.irs.gov
President and Fellows of Harvard CollegeBoston, MAExecutive Education for Sustainability Leadership Gift Fund at Harvard Chan School of Public Health$2,000apps.irs.gov
Comal County Conservation Alliance IncCanyon Lake, TXToward the County Conservation Tools Workshop$1,200apps.irs.gov
Alliance for Youth OrganizingWashington, DCToward the purposes of MOVE Texas Civic FundCivil rights, social action and advocacy$1,000apps.irs.gov
Center for Reproductive RightsNew York, NYToward general operationsCivil rights, social action and advocacy$1,000apps.irs.gov
Common Defense Education Fund IncNew York, NYToward general operationsPublic and societal benefit$1,000apps.irs.gov
Urge Unite for Reproductive and Gender EquityWashington, DCToward general operationsCivil rights, social action and advocacy$1,000apps.irs.gov
Houston Arboretum & Nature CenterHouston, TXToward general operationsEnvironment$500apps.irs.gov

Causes funded

From grants whose recipient has a cause.

States funded

Recipient stateGranted
Texas$4,507,100
New York$777,000
Rhode Island$455,000
District of Columbia$388,000
California$320,000
Maryland$90,000
Arizona$90,000
North Carolina$50,000

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