Hershey, PA > The Sweetest Place On Earth

If you are a not-for-profit organization seeking support from Hershey Entertainment and Resorts, please reference the following eligibility requirements:

 

An organization will be considered eligible if it is:

• A nonprofit charitable corporation that has been granted tax-exempt status under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and;
• Geographic focus in Hershey and communities where our employees and their families live and work, and;
• Emphasis on causes that support kids and kids at risk, or;
• Other causes that may be considered that show a compelling connection to HE&R on case-by-case basis: Education, Civic & Community, Arts & Culture, Health & Human Services, or Environment

 

Ineligible organizations: 

• Organizations without an Internal Revenue Code 501 (c) (3) non-profit, tax-exempt status
• Individuals
• Political campaigns, political or lobbying organizations, or those supporting the candidacy of a particular individual
• Churches or religious organizations, including seminaries, Bible colleges and theological institutions*
• Fraternal organizations*
• Labor organizations*

*However, charitable request that serve to further a larger general charitable purpose would be considered eligible.

 

Application For Consideration

• All requests must be submitted in writing on organization letterhead at least 4 – 8 weeks prior to need
• Primary contact name, email address and telephone number
• Date of event
• Short description of the organization and its purpose
• Proof 501 (c) (3) non-profit status
• List of HE&R employees who currently volunteer for your organization
• List of sponsorship benefits, i.e. presence of ad, logo, or banner, tickets
• Type of support requested: HE&R owns/operates several businesses, please limit request to one (1) of the properties below OR monetary gift from below: