M. S. Hershey Foundation
Plan context: The M. S. Hershey Foundation 403(B) Savings Plan
EIN 23-6242734 • Hershey, PA • 52 filings • 7 plans
Current Snapshot
Latest Year
2025
2025 Participants
50
2025 Assets
$5,358,041
2025 Contributions
$418,764
Historical Graphs
Total Assets Over Time
Aggregate end-of-year assets by filing year, excluding zero-asset years
Participants Over Time
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Company Timeline
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| Year / Filing | Filings | Participants | Assets | Contributions | Contrib./Participant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 50 | $5,358,041 | $418,764 | $8,375iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $209,382 at 4% or $139,588 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $139,588 at 4% or $93,059 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $104,691 at 4% or $69,794 at 6%. |
| The M. S. Hershey Foundation 403(B) Savings Plan | - | 50 | $5,358,041 | $418,764 | $8,375iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $209,382 at 4% or $139,588 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $139,588 at 4% or $93,059 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $104,691 at 4% or $69,794 at 6%. |
| 2024 | 1 | 57 | $4,839,201 | $305,687 | $5,363iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $134,073 at 4% or $89,382 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $89,382 at 4% or $59,588 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $67,037 at 4% or $44,691 at 6%. |
| The M. S. Hershey Foundation 403(B) Savings Plan | - | 57 | $4,839,201 | $305,687 | $5,363iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $134,073 at 4% or $89,382 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $89,382 at 4% or $59,588 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $67,037 at 4% or $44,691 at 6%. |
| 2023 | 2 | 59 | $4,271,836 | $330,940 | $5,609iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $140,229 at 4% or $93,486 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $93,486 at 4% or $62,324 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $70,114 at 4% or $46,743 at 6%. |
| The M. S. Hershey Foundation 403(B) Savings Plan | - | 59 | $4,271,836 | $330,940 | $5,609iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $140,229 at 4% or $93,486 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $93,486 at 4% or $62,324 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $70,114 at 4% or $46,743 at 6%. |
| The M. S. Hershey Foundation Retirement Plan | - | 0 | $0 | - | - |
| 2022 | 2 | 58 | $8,703,030 | $814,194 | $14,038iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $350,946 at 4% or $233,964 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $233,964 at 4% or $155,976 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $175,473 at 4% or $116,982 at 6%. |
| The M. S. Hershey Foundation Retirement Plan | - | 58 | $4,902,307 | $500,000 | $8,621iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $215,517 at 4% or $143,678 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $143,678 at 4% or $95,785 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $107,759 at 4% or $71,839 at 6%. |
| The M. S. Hershey Foundation 403(B) Savings Plan | - | 56 | $3,800,723 | $314,194 | $5,611iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $140,265 at 4% or $93,510 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $93,510 at 4% or $62,340 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $70,133 at 4% or $46,755 at 6%. |
| 2021 | 2 | 64 | $9,929,204 | $357,261 | $5,582iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $139,555 at 4% or $93,037 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $93,037 at 4% or $62,024 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $69,778 at 4% or $46,518 at 6%. |
| The M. S. Hershey Foundation Retirement Plan | - | 64 | $5,652,312 | $50,000 | $781iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $19,531 at 4% or $13,021 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $13,021 at 4% or $8,681 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $9,766 at 4% or $6,510 at 6%. |
| The M. S. Hershey Foundation 403(B) Savings Plan | - | 54 | $4,276,892 | $307,261 | $5,690iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $142,250 at 4% or $94,834 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $94,834 at 4% or $63,222 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $71,125 at 4% or $47,417 at 6%. |
| 2020 | 2 | 64 | $9,074,421 | $415,863 | $6,498iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $162,446 at 4% or $108,298 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $108,298 at 4% or $72,198 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $81,223 at 4% or $54,149 at 6%. |
| The M. S. Hershey Foundation Retirement Plan | - | 64 | $5,360,311 | $150,000 | $2,344iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $58,594 at 4% or $39,063 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $39,063 at 4% or $26,042 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $29,297 at 4% or $19,531 at 6%. |
| The M. S. Hershey Foundation 403(B) Savings Plan | - | 59 | $3,714,110 | $265,863 | $4,506iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $112,654 at 4% or $75,103 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $75,103 at 4% or $50,068 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $56,327 at 4% or $37,551 at 6%. |
| 2019 | 2 | 65 | $8,521,513 | $663,237 | $10,204iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $255,091 at 4% or $170,061 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $170,061 at 4% or $113,374 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $127,546 at 4% or $85,030 at 6%. |
| The M. S. Hershey Foundation Retirement Plan | - | 65 | $5,096,291 | $396,000 | $6,092iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $152,308 at 4% or $101,538 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $101,538 at 4% or $67,692 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $76,154 at 4% or $50,769 at 6%. |
| The M. S. Hershey Foundation 403(B) Savings Plan | - | 56 | $3,425,222 | $267,237 | $4,772iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $119,302 at 4% or $79,535 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $79,535 at 4% or $53,023 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $59,651 at 4% or $39,767 at 6%. |
| 2018 | 2 | 66 | $7,171,313 | $263,718 | $3,996iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $99,893 at 4% or $66,595 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $66,595 at 4% or $44,397 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $49,947 at 4% or $33,298 at 6%. |
| The M. S. Hershey Foundation Retirement Plan | - | 66 | $4,328,138 | $0 | - |
| The M. S. Hershey Foundation 403(B) Savings Plan | - | 53 | $2,843,175 | $263,718 | $4,976iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $124,395 at 4% or $82,930 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $82,930 at 4% or $55,287 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $62,198 at 4% or $41,465 at 6%. |
| 2017 | 2 | 66 | $7,852,217 | $714,654 | $10,828iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $270,702 at 4% or $180,468 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $180,468 at 4% or $120,312 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $135,351 at 4% or $90,234 at 6%. |
| The M. S. Hershey Foundation Retirement Plan | - | 66 | $4,842,571 | $450,000 | $6,818iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $170,455 at 4% or $113,636 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $113,636 at 4% or $75,758 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $85,227 at 4% or $56,818 at 6%. |
| The M. S. Hershey Foundation 403(B) Savings Plan | - | 56 | $3,009,646 | $264,654 | $4,726iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $118,149 at 4% or $78,766 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $78,766 at 4% or $52,511 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $59,075 at 4% or $39,383 at 6%. |
| 2016 | 2 | 66 | $6,561,324 | $608,558 | $9,221iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $230,514 at 4% or $153,676 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $153,676 at 4% or $102,451 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $115,257 at 4% or $76,838 at 6%. |
| The M. S. Hershey Foundation Retirement Plan | - | 66 | $4,139,431 | $335,000 | $5,076iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $126,894 at 4% or $84,596 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $84,596 at 4% or $56,397 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $63,447 at 4% or $42,298 at 6%. |
| The M. S. Hershey Foundation 403(B) Savings Plan | - | 54 | $2,421,893 | $273,558 | $5,066iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $126,647 at 4% or $84,431 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $84,431 at 4% or $56,288 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $63,324 at 4% or $42,216 at 6%. |
| 2015 | 2 | 72 | $7,070,022 | $519,730 | $7,218iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $180,462 at 4% or $120,308 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $120,308 at 4% or $80,205 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $90,231 at 4% or $60,154 at 6%. |
| The M. S. Hershey Foundation Retirement Plan | - | 68 | $3,837,924 | $250,000 | $3,676iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $91,912 at 4% or $61,275 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $61,275 at 4% or $40,850 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $45,956 at 4% or $30,637 at 6%. |
| The M. S. Hershey Foundation 403(B) Savings Plan | - | 72 | $3,232,098 | $269,730 | $3,746iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $93,656 at 4% or $62,438 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $62,438 at 4% or $41,625 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $46,828 at 4% or $31,219 at 6%. |
| 2014 | 2 | 72 | $7,239,739 | $377,491 | $5,243iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $131,073 at 4% or $87,382 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $87,382 at 4% or $58,255 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $65,537 at 4% or $43,691 at 6%. |
| The M. S. Hershey Foundation Retirement Plan | - | 67 | $3,857,569 | $136,200 | $2,033iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $50,821 at 4% or $33,881 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $33,881 at 4% or $22,587 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $25,410 at 4% or $16,940 at 6%. |
| The M. S. Hershey Foundation 403(B) Savings Plan | - | 72 | $3,382,170 | $241,291 | $3,351iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $83,782 at 4% or $55,854 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $55,854 at 4% or $37,236 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $41,891 at 4% or $27,927 at 6%. |
| 2013 | 2 | 69 | $6,777,380 | $600,324 | $8,700iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $217,509 at 4% or $145,006 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $145,006 at 4% or $96,671 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $108,754 at 4% or $72,503 at 6%. |
| The M. S. Hershey Foundation Retirement Plan | - | 67 | $3,842,101 | $349,200 | $5,212iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $130,299 at 4% or $86,866 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $86,866 at 4% or $57,910 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $65,149 at 4% or $43,433 at 6%. |
| The M. S. Hershey Foundation 403(B) Savings Plan | - | 69 | $2,935,279 | $251,124 | $3,639iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $90,987 at 4% or $60,658 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $60,658 at 4% or $40,439 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $45,493 at 4% or $30,329 at 6%. |
| 2012 | 2 | 68 | $5,412,931 | $524,307 | $7,710iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $192,760 at 4% or $128,507 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $128,507 at 4% or $85,671 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $96,380 at 4% or $64,253 at 6%. |
| The M. S. Hershey Foundation Retirement Plan | - | 68 | $3,162,859 | $319,916 | $4,705iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $117,616 at 4% or $78,411 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $78,411 at 4% or $52,274 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $58,808 at 4% or $39,205 at 6%. |
| The M. S. Hershey Foundation 403(B) Savings Plan | - | 64 | $2,250,072 | $204,391 | $3,194iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $79,840 at 4% or $53,227 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $53,227 at 4% or $35,485 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $39,920 at 4% or $26,613 at 6%. |
| 2011 | 2 | 68 | $4,705,782 | $525,441 | $7,727iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $193,177 at 4% or $128,785 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $128,785 at 4% or $85,856 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $96,588 at 4% or $64,392 at 6%. |
| The M. S. Hershey Foundation Retirement Plan | - | 68 | $2,768,084 | $316,474 | $4,654iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $116,351 at 4% or $77,567 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $77,567 at 4% or $51,711 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $58,175 at 4% or $38,784 at 6%. |
| The M. S. Hershey Foundation 403(B) Savings Plan | - | 62 | $1,937,698 | $208,967 | $3,370iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $84,261 at 4% or $56,174 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $56,174 at 4% or $37,449 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $42,130 at 4% or $28,087 at 6%. |
| 2010 | 2 | 68 | $4,525,347 | $420,850 | $6,189iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $154,724 at 4% or $103,150 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $103,150 at 4% or $68,766 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $77,362 at 4% or $51,575 at 6%. |
| The M. S. Hershey Foundation Retirement Plan | - | 68 | $2,634,851 | $212,444 | $3,124iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $78,104 at 4% or $52,070 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $52,070 at 4% or $34,713 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $39,052 at 4% or $26,035 at 6%. |
| The M. S. Hershey Foundation 403(B) Savings Plan | - | 60 | $1,890,496 | $208,406 | $3,473iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $86,836 at 4% or $57,891 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $57,891 at 4% or $38,594 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $43,418 at 4% or $28,945 at 6%. |
| 2009 | 2 | 68 | $3,841,221 | $324,166 | $4,767iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $119,179 at 4% or $79,452 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $79,452 at 4% or $52,968 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $59,589 at 4% or $39,726 at 6%. |
| The M. S. Hershey Foundation Retirement Plan | - | 68 | $2,325,251 | $152,376 | $2,241iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $56,021 at 4% or $37,347 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $37,347 at 4% or $24,898 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $28,010 at 4% or $18,674 at 6%. |
| The M. S. Hershey Foundation 403(B) Savings Plan | - | 66 | $1,515,970 | $171,790 | $2,603iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $65,072 at 4% or $43,381 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $43,381 at 4% or $28,921 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $32,536 at 4% or $21,691 at 6%. |
| 2008 | 2 | 32 | $1,959,311 | $101,874 | $3,184iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $79,589 at 4% or $53,059 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $53,059 at 4% or $35,373 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $39,795 at 4% or $26,530 at 6%. |
| The M. S. Hershey Foundation Retirement Plan | - | 32 | $1,959,311 | $101,874 | $3,184iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $79,589 at 4% or $53,059 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $53,059 at 4% or $35,373 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $39,795 at 4% or $26,530 at 6%. |
| The M. S. Hershey Foundation 403(B) Savings Plan | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| 2007 | 2 | 37 | $0 | $0 | - |
| The M. S. Hershey Foundation Retirement Plan | - | 37 | - | - | - |
| The M. S. Hershey Foundation 403(B) Savings Plan | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| 2006 | 2 | 37 | $2,541,287 | $0 | - |
| The M. S. Hershey Foundation Retirement Plan | - | 37 | $2,541,287 | - | - |
| The M. S. Hershey Foundation 403(B) Savings Plan | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| 2005 | 2 | 35 | $2,304,029 | $0 | - |
| The M. S. Hershey Foundation Retirement Plan | - | 35 | $2,304,029 | - | - |
| The M. S. Hershey Foundation 403(B) Savings Plan | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| 2004 | 2 | 38 | $2,177,724 | $139,108 | $3,661iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $91,518 at 4% or $61,012 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $61,012 at 4% or $40,675 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $45,759 at 4% or $30,506 at 6%. |
| The M. S. Hershey Foundation Retirement Plan | - | 38 | $2,177,724 | $139,108 | $3,661iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $91,518 at 4% or $61,012 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $61,012 at 4% or $40,675 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $45,759 at 4% or $30,506 at 6%. |
| The M. S. Hershey Foundation 403(B) Savings Plan | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| 2003 | 2 | 36 | $1,861,802 | $154,138 | $4,282iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $107,040 at 4% or $71,360 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $71,360 at 4% or $47,573 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $53,520 at 4% or $35,680 at 6%. |
| The M. S. Hershey Foundation Retirement Plan | - | 36 | $1,861,802 | $154,138 | $4,282iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $107,040 at 4% or $71,360 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $71,360 at 4% or $47,573 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $53,520 at 4% or $35,680 at 6%. |
| The M. S. Hershey Foundation 403(B) Savings Plan | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| 2002 | 2 | 36 | $1,497,220 | $118,372 | $3,288iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $82,203 at 4% or $54,802 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $54,802 at 4% or $36,535 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $41,101 at 4% or $27,401 at 6%. |
| The M. S. Hershey Foundation Retirement Plan | - | 36 | $1,497,220 | $118,372 | $3,288iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $82,203 at 4% or $54,802 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $54,802 at 4% or $36,535 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $41,101 at 4% or $27,401 at 6%. |
| The M. S. Hershey Foundation 403(B) Savings Plan | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| 2001 | 2 | 34 | $0 | $0 | - |
| The M. S. Hershey Foundation 403(B) Savings Plan | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| The M. S. Hershey Foundation Retirement Plan | - | 34 | - | - | - |
| 2000 | 2 | 29 | $1,288,502 | $123,345 | $4,253iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $106,332 at 4% or $70,888 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $70,888 at 4% or $47,259 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $53,166 at 4% or $35,444 at 6%. |
| The M. S. Hershey Foundation Retirement Plan | - | 29 | $1,288,502 | $123,345 | $4,253iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $106,332 at 4% or $70,888 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $70,888 at 4% or $47,259 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $53,166 at 4% or $35,444 at 6%. |
| The M. S. Hershey Foundation 403(B) Savings Plan | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| 1999 | 2 | 26 | $1,129,039 | $61,741 | $2,375iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $59,366 at 4% or $39,578 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $39,578 at 4% or $26,385 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $29,683 at 4% or $19,789 at 6%. |
| The M. S. Hershey Foundation Retirement Plan | - | 26 | $1,129,039 | $61,741 | $2,375iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $59,366 at 4% or $39,578 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $39,578 at 4% or $26,385 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $29,683 at 4% or $19,789 at 6%. |
| The M. S. Hershey Foundation 403(B) Savings Plan | - | 0 | - | - | - |