Armin and Esther Hirsch Foundation
Accepts applications
Armin and Esther Hirsch Foundation is a private foundation in Deerfield, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $822,441 in 96 grants; the typical grant was $4,750 and the largest $75,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$822,441
- Number of grants96
- Typical grant$4,750
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$23.8 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.0 million the year before.
43% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $641,693 | 89 | $18.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 93 | $23.4 million |
| 2025 | $822,441 | 96 | $23.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Gold Eagle Co Human Resources 4400 S Kildare Ave, Chicago, IL 60632 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (773) 376-4400 |
| What to submit | Submit an application, including transcripts. Include information about the applicant's community service as well as pages 1 and 2 of form 1040, 1040A or 1040EZ for both the applicant and their parents. |
| Deadlines | Submission deadlines are set annually for a specific date in the month of may. |
| Restrictions | Applicants must be children or stepchildren of current gold eagle co. Employees who have been full-time employees who are in good standing or deceased employees of gold eagle co. Who were full-time employees in good standing at the time of death. Only one grant is provided per academic year, per applicant. |
What Armin and Esther Hirsch Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 21 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 58 | $511,441 |
| California | 6 | $79,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $75,000 |
| New York | 7 | $63,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $15,000 |
| Ohio | 4 | $11,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $8,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $8,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Curehht | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Discovery Eye Foundation | Research to find a cure for macular degeneration | $37,000 |
| Camp Chi | Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Center on Halsted | Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Community Alternatives Unlimited | Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Connections for the Homeless | Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundationmalnati Brain Tumor Institute | Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Aacf | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| All Stars Project | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Juf Path to Parenthood | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| University of the Aftermarket Foundation | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Dupage Childrens Museum | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Northwood Univ | Clifford roy/gold eagle scholarship | $15,000 |
| U of Illinois Foundationtom Beckham Fund | Uic dr thomas beckham scholarship fund | $15,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $11,250 |
| ACLU | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Camp One Step | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Curing Kids Cancer | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Geneva Foundation | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Kenwood Oakland Community Organization | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Lou Malnatis Cancer Research Fund | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| U of Wisconsin Foundation for Jewish Studies | Jewish studies | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $9,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,625 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| American Indian College Fund | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Camp Chi - Ron Levin Summers of Tomorrow Scholarship Fund | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Flying Horse Farm | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Hadassah Children's Pavilion | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Homeless Prenatal Program | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Impact Behavioral Health | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| JCC Camp Sunrise | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard Hirsch
- Paul Hirsch
- David Hirsch
- Robert Hirsch
Questions people ask
Does Armin and Esther Hirsch Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Submission deadlines are set annually for a specific date in the month of may..
How much does Armin and Esther Hirsch Foundation give?
$822,441 in tax year 2025, across 96 grants, with a typical grant of $4,750.
Who runs Armin and Esther Hirsch Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard Hirsch (Director), Paul Hirsch (Director), David Hirsch (Director) and Robert Hirsch (Director).
What does Armin and Esther Hirsch Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and science and research.