Kirschman Foundation for Health
Preselected recipients only
Kirschman Foundation for Health is a private foundation in New Orleans, Louisiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $20,177 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $12,500. 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$20,177
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$12,500
- Assets$7.1 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was up from $15,325 the year before.
30% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $33,050 | 14 | $6.7 million |
| 2022 | $13,420 | 17 | $6.3 million |
| 2023 | $15,325 | 14 | $6.8 million |
| 2024 | $20,177 | 10 | $7.1 million |
How to apply
Kirschman Foundation for Health 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 Kirschman Foundation for Health funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Louisiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 6 | $18,177 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $500 |
| California | 1 | $250 |
| Georgia | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Nocca Institute | For general purposes of grantee | $12,500 |
| Whitney Institute | Annual Giving | $2,502 |
| Isidore Newman School | For general purposes of grantee | $1,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | For general purposes of grantee | $1,000 |
| Benjamin Franklin High School | Annual Giving | $1,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Nola | Annual Giving | $1,000 |
| Culver Educational Foundation | For general purposes of grantee | $500 |
| St Baldrick's Foundation | For general purposes of grantee | $250 |
| University of Georgia | Annual Giving | $250 |
| University of Holy Cross | For general purposes of grantee | $175 |
Officers and trustees
- Arnold Kirschman
- Michael Kirschman
- Peggy Willem
- Rachael Voorhees
Questions people ask
Does Kirschman Foundation for Health accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kirschman Foundation for Health give?
$20,177 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Kirschman Foundation for Health?
Its 2024 filing lists Arnold Kirschman (Trustee), Michael Kirschman (Trustee), Peggy Willem (Trustee) and Rachael Voorhees (Trustee).
What does Kirschman Foundation for Health fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.