Doris & Jerome Hirschmann Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Doris & Jerome Hirschmann Family Foundation is a private foundation in Highland Park, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $366,452 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$366,452
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$6.9 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was up from $310,965 the year before.
44% of its 2024 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 | $310,965 | 24 | $6.6 million |
| 2024 | $366,452 | 32 | $6.9 million |
How to apply
Doris & Jerome Hirschmann Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Doris & Jerome Hirschmann Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 12 | $215,494 |
| Illinois | 13 | $71,958 |
| Colorado | 1 | $35,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $16,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Scripps Health Foundation | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Eisenhower Health | Charitable | $65,000 |
| Coronado Hospital Foundation | Charitable | $35,000 |
| San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Hillel The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Ravinia | Charitable | $11,000 |
| Suffield Academy | Charitable | $10,000 |
| JCC Chicago | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Winnetka Community House | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Tamarisk Employee Scholarship Fund | Charitable | $10,000 |
| McCallum Theatre | Charitable | $7,800 |
| North Shore Hospitals Foundation | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Evans Scholarship Foundation | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Palm Springs International Film Society | Charitable | $5,194 |
| Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago | Charitable | $5,000 |
| American Educational Assistance Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Lyn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation | Charitable | $3,308 |
| Desert Town Hall | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Camp Nebagamon Scholarship Fund | Charitable | $3,000 |
| The Jewish Family Service Foundation | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Philadelphia Romanian Church of God | Charitable | $3,000 |
| College of the Desert Foundation | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Coronado Community Theatre Inc | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Lamb's Players Theatre | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Jewish Federation of the Desert | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Palm Springs Art Museum | Charitable | $1,000 |
| America Gives Inc | Charitable | $1,000 |
| PGA Birdies for Charity | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Stand With Us | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Highland Park Community Foundation | Charitable | $150 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard A Hirschmann
- Louis W Hirschmann
Questions people ask
Does Doris & Jerome Hirschmann Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Doris & Jerome Hirschmann Family Foundation give?
$366,452 in tax year 2024, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Doris & Jerome Hirschmann Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard A Hirschmann (Director/President/Secretary) and Louis W Hirschmann (Director/Treasurer).
What does Doris & Jerome Hirschmann Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and environment and conservation.