David & Barbara B Hirschhorn Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
David & Barbara B Hirschhorn Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Baltimore, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.1 million in 146 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $240,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.1 million
- Number of grants146
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$240,000
- Assets$52.8 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.6 million the year before.
20% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.6 million | 130 | $51.8 million |
| 2024 | $3.1 million | 146 | $52.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Daniel B Hirschhorn co Regan Ralph BPG One South St Suite 2900, Baltimore, MD 21202 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (410) 347-7201 |
| What to submit | Letter |
| Restrictions | This organization does not make gifts or grants to individuals. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What David & Barbara B Hirschhorn Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 87 | $2.0 million |
| New York | 21 | $527,500 |
| District of Columbia | 10 | $164,500 |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $134,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $97,500 |
| Illinois | 2 | $57,500 |
| Florida | 3 | $50,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $50,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $25,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Park School | support for The Promise of Park campaign | $240,000 |
| Beth Tfiloh Congregation | support for the Centennial Campaign | $150,000 |
| Pikesville Armory Foundation | general support | $125,000 |
| Chai Lifeline | support for the Teen Division | $100,000 |
| The American Jewish Committee | general support for Project Interchange | $75,000 |
| Yiddish Book Center | support for the 'Tsukunft-The Future' endowment campaign | $72,000 |
| Art with a Heart Inc | general support | $50,000 |
| Institute for Islamic Christian and Jewish Studies Inc | general support | $50,000 |
| Interfaith America | general support | $50,000 |
| LifeBridge Health | capital support for the Center for Hope | $50,000 |
| Literacy Assistance Center Inc | general support | $45,000 |
| Witness | general support | $42,500 |
| American Jewish World Service | general support | $40,000 |
| Maryland Food Bank Inc | general support | $40,000 |
| Arts for Learning Maryland | support for the Summer Arts & Learning Academy | $35,000 |
| Music & Memory | general support | $35,000 |
| Springboard Collaborative | support for Springboard Summer in Baltimore | $35,000 |
| Abilities Network | support for the Senior Move Management Program and support for the Clutter Management Program | $30,000 |
| Chapter One | support for early literacy tutoring in Baltimore City Public Schools | $30,000 |
| Maryland Book Bank | general support | $30,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland Inc | general support | $30,000 |
| Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom | general support | $30,000 |
| American Friends of Meir Panim Inc | general support | $25,000 |
| Bridges Baltimore | general support | $25,000 |
| Common Cause Education Fund | general support | $25,000 |
| Community Assistance Network Inc | general support | $25,000 |
| Connecticut College | support for the annual fund | $25,000 |
| Connecticut College | support for the Elizabeth B. and Arthur E. Roswell Endowment for Hillel | $25,000 |
| Edward A Myerberg Senior Center Inc | support for the Tech-Knowledge Hub | $25,000 |
| Elev8 Baltimore | support for the Freedom Schools Summer program | $25,000 |
| Elijah Cummings Youth Program in Israel Inc | general support | $25,000 |
| Enoch Pratt Free Library of Baltimore City | support for the Career Online High School | $25,000 |
| Farm & Wilderness Foundation Inc | support for the Affordable for All initiative | $25,000 |
| Fund for Educational Excellence | support for the Middle Grades Partnership | $25,000 |
| imadi | general support | $25,000 |
| League of Women Voters Education Fund | general support | $25,000 |
| Legal Aid Bureau Inc | support for the Long Term Care Assistance Project | $25,000 |
| Moveable Feast | general support | $25,000 |
| National Council of Jewish Women | support for efforts to promote and protect the vote | $25,000 |
| Protect Democracy Project | general support | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Daniel B Hirschhorn
- Michael J Hirschhorn
- Deborah H Vogelstein
- Sarah H Shapiro
- Regan E Ralph
- Scott L Soffen
- Jennifer A Pratt
- Jennifer L Bove
- Lara A Hall
- Stephen J Bass
- Anne L Shelton
- Sandra L Glock
Questions people ask
Does David & Barbara B Hirschhorn Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does David & Barbara B Hirschhorn Foundation Inc give?
$3.1 million in tax year 2024, across 146 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs David & Barbara B Hirschhorn Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Daniel B Hirschhorn (Trustee and President), Michael J Hirschhorn (Trustee and Vice President), Deborah H Vogelstein (Trustee and Vice President) and Sarah H Shapiro (Trustee and Vice President) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does David & Barbara B Hirschhorn Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.