HERSHEY JR BEARS INC

EIN: 251815029 501(c)(3) Youth Development

HERSHEY, PA

Total Revenue
$424,253
Total Expenses
$446,119
Total Assets
$221,351
Net Assets
$175,524
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1974
Legal Domicile
PA
Principal Officer
MICHAEL SCHMELZ
Phone
7175343819
Tax Period
2024-05-01 to 2025-04-30

HERSHEY JR BEARS INC, founded in 1974, is a small nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $424K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 28% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

ORGANIZED HOCKEY PROGRAM FOR YOUTH EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE OR YOUNGER.

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Trantor Score

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $97,115
Program Service Revenue $327,128
Investment Income $10
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $424,253

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $30,310
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $424,090
Other Expenses $415,809
TOTAL EXPENSES $446,119

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $424,253 $331,336 +0.3%
Expenses $446,119 $388,882 +0.1%
Net Income $-21,866 $-57,546 -0.6%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
1
Volunteers
99

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$28,125
Total Directors
14
$28,125
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MATTHEW YINGST DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, TR 40.00
Officer Director
$28,125 $0 $28,125
FRAN BONENBERGER VICE CHAIRMAN 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL SCHMELZ PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DOUG YINGST CHAIRMAN 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRAD KISCADDEN VP OF HOUSE LEAGUE HOCKEY 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN HRABOVSKY WEB MASTER & TOURNAMENTS 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMBER ALBRIGHT SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
THAD KOCUBA SOCIAL MEDIA 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNA HARRIS FUNDRAISING 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAKE THOMAS SCHOLARSHIP & FINANCE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARA LAUDENSLAGER ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF HOUS 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN HOLLENBUSH REFUNDS, RELEASES, AND INN 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REX BURMAN PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROB SHEARER COACHING LEVEL 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $424,253 $446,119 $221,351 $-21,866
2024 $331,336 $388,882 $223,491 $-57,546
2023 $213,441 $271,480 $273,883 $-58,039
2022 $426,439 $414,656 $315,375 $11,783
2021 $306,624 $296,241 $315,992 $10,383
2020 $452,217 $412,448 $293,509 $39,769
2019 $573,042 $460,282 $285,780 $112,760
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