The Jacob and Terese Hershey Foundation aims to support the intertwined well-being of humans and nature by nurturing nature across Texas and Colorado. Through advocacy, education, and direct action, the foundation focuses on environmental justice & conservation, reproductive rights & justice, enhancement of parks & open spaces, promotion of environmental literacy, and support for animal care facilities. By valuing the contributions and voices of those most impacted by these issues, the foundation works towards a vision of a healthy and harmonious world.
The Jacob and Terese Hershey Foundation grant program is designed to support initiatives that contribute to the health of our environment and promote reproductive justice, focusing specifically on Texas and Colorado. The foundation is interested in projects within greater Houston, central Texas, southwestern Colorado, and those of statewide significance in Texas. Offering operating, project, and capital grants, the foundation emphasizes multi-year support for its key interests. Its grantmaking strategies reflect a belief in the linkage between human well-being and nature, focusing on areas such as environmental justice & conservation, reproductive rights & justice, parks & open space, environmental literacy, and animal care facilities. The foundation prioritizes efforts that address climate change, protect land and water resources, enhance reproductive autonomy, improve community parks and trail networks, boost environmental education, and support animal care, particularly aiming to empower communities of color and low-income populations who are disproportionately affected by environmental and reproductive health challenges.