A S and Elsie Hirshman Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
A S and Elsie Hirshman Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $83,950 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $18,500. 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$83,950
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$18,500
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2024 was down from $97,050 the year before.
12% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $97,050 | 31 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $83,950 | 25 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
A S and Elsie Hirshman Charitable Trust 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 A S and Elsie Hirshman Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $32,500 |
| California | 10 | $28,100 |
| Arizona | 4 | $9,250 |
| Delaware | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $4,500 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $3,100 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Association of Scholars | Gen. Charitable | $18,500 |
| Americans for Oxford Inc | Gen. Charitable | $14,000 |
| La Jolla YMCA | Gen. Charitable | $10,000 |
| Goldwater Institute | Gen. Charitable | $7,500 |
| San Diego Museum of Art | Gen. Charitable | $5,000 |
| La Jolla Music Society | Gen. Charitable | $5,000 |
| Intercollegiate Studies | Gen. Charitable | $5,000 |
| Ucsd Foundation | Gen. Charitable | $4,000 |
| American Enterprise Institute | Gen. Charitable | $2,500 |
| Williams College | Gen. Charitable | $1,100 |
| San Diego Symphony | Gen. Charitable | $1,000 |
| Institute for Justice | Gen. Charitable | $1,000 |
| Harvard Law School | Gen. Charitable | $1,000 |
| Cato Institute | Gen. Charitable | $1,000 |
| Hoover Institute | Gen. Charitable | $1,000 |
| La Jolla County Day School | Gen. Charitable | $1,000 |
| Heritage Foundation | Gen. Charitable | $1,000 |
| New England Quarterly | Gen. Charitable | $1,000 |
| Ironwood Pig Sanctuary | Gen. Charitable | $750 |
| Hope Animal Shelter | Gen. Charitable | $750 |
| Edchoice Inc | Gen. Charitable | $500 |
| Hillel of San Diego | Gen. Charitable | $500 |
| San Diego Italian Film Festival | Gen. Charitable | $500 |
| Humane Society of S Arizona | Gen. Charitable | $250 |
| Jewish Graduate Student | Gen. Charitable | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Karl J Hirshman
- H Paul Hirshman
Questions people ask
Does A S and Elsie Hirshman Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does A S and Elsie Hirshman Charitable Trust give?
$83,950 in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs A S and Elsie Hirshman Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Karl J Hirshman (Trustee) and H Paul Hirshman (Trustee).
What does A S and Elsie Hirshman Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and animals.