History & Endowment
Milton and Catherine Hershey founded Milton Hershey School in 1909 to provide a school and home for orphaned boys. They held a strong and unwavering concern for the growth, development, and education of all children, especially those less fortunate. Following the death of Catherine, Milton Hershey donated virtually his entire personal fortune to The Hershey Trust Company to administer, support, and fund Milton Hershey School.