Keeping the Hersheys' Legacy Alive
Founded in 1905 by Milton S. Hershey, Hershey Trust Company is a Pennsylvania-chartered trust company regulated by the PA Department of Banking and Securities. Hershey Trust Company serves as the Trustee of the Milton Hershey School Trust, The M.S. Hershey Foundation and the Hershey Cemetery Perpetual Care Maintenance Trust and focuses its business solely on these trusts, to advance the legacy of Milton and Catherine Hershey in perpetuity.
The Hershey Trust Company’s core purpose is to invest with purpose as steward of the Milton Hershey School Trust (“MHST”) assets in a manner that enables the Milton Hershey School (“MHS”) to provide transformative opportunities for students today, while also assuring that the MHST and MHS continue in perpetuity for the benefit of future generations of students. HTC is proud to support the Milton Hershey School’s mission of helping students live fulfilling and productive lives.
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The Foundation Behind Our Future
Milton Hershey School is a top-tier private school where qualifying students in pre-K through 12th grade live and learn on campus in Hershey, Pennsylvania, and receive an exceptional educational experience—with all costs covered. The only way this is possible is through the ongoing management of Mr. Hershey’s endowment—management by Hershey Trust Company. Revenue from all Hershey community partners, including The Hershey Company and Hershey Entertainment & Resorts, cover the costs of:
- Top-tier classes and facilities
- Personal guidance from experienced, caring staff
- High-quality medical, dental, and mental health services
How the MHS Deed of Trust Works
When Milton and Catherine Hershey signed the Deed of Trust in 1909, they outlined their vision for the school where children learn the skills needed to succeed in a career. The Hersheys had the foresight to draft a deed that could adapt to society’s needs as we progressed through time.
Milton Hershey School now serves low-income students of all races, religions, and genders, but continues to teach students the skills they need to succeed in the job market. Hershey Trust Company Board of Directors is responsible for executing the Deed of Trust in furtherance of the Hersheys’ legacy.
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More Than Just a Job
Beyond supporting MHS students through their everyday work, employees at Hershey Trust Company honor our mutual founder’s legacy by volunteering to:
- Building personal relationships through mentoring
- Attending athletic and visual and performing arts events
- Volunteering at campus events
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We are pursuing this mission together. Whether supporting the finances of the school or working in one of many roles offered on the breathtaking MHS campus, we are all committed to educating and supporting students with one-of-a-kind opportunities. Experience campus through an interactive, virtual tour.
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Interested in learning more about MHS? Find out about what’s happening on campus through the school’s weekly community e-newsletter.
