Goldhirsh Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Goldhirsh Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.7 million in 74 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $2.0 million. 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$4.7 million
- Number of grants74
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$56.1 million
- New grantees77%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.6 million the year before.
77% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $3.0 million | 73 | $59.7 million |
| 2023 | $2.6 million | 41 | $59.7 million |
| 2024 | $4.7 million | 74 | $56.1 million |
How to apply
Goldhirsh 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Goldhirsh Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York. It also paid $150,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 | $2.4 million |
| California | 62 | $2.0 million |
| Maryland | 1 | $105,400 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $90,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mighty | Pri related investment in my lemonade stand | $2.0 million |
| The Packer Collegiate Institute | 3rd payment of 4 over 4 years | $250,000 |
| Columbia Graduate School of Journalism | 2nd payment of 5 | $200,000 |
| Nosara Civic Assocation | 1st of 3 payments toward pledge | $150,000 |
| Impact Assets | Unrestricted | $105,400 |
| Serpentine Americas Foundation | Support for programming in london and la | $85,000 |
| Birthworkers of Color Collective | La 2050 challenge grant | $75,000 |
| Ca Conference for Equality and Justice | La 2050 challenge grant | $75,000 |
| Destination Crenshaw | La 2050 challenge grant | $75,000 |
| GRID110 Inc | La2050 grants challenge | $75,000 |
| La-Mas | La2050 grants challenge | $75,000 |
| Little Tokyo Service Center FBO Act-La | La2050 grants challenge | $75,000 |
| Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation | La2050 grants challenge | $75,000 |
| Partnership for Los Angeles Schools | La 2050 challenge grant | $75,000 |
| Pueblo Nuevo Education & Development | La 2050 challenge grant | $75,000 |
| Tia Chucha's Centro Cultural & Bookstore | La2050 grants challenge | $75,000 |
| Brooklyn Public Library | 1st of 3 payments | $65,000 |
| A Fighting Chance | La 2050 challenge grant | $50,000 |
| Adventures to Dreams Enrichment | La 2050 challenge grant | $50,000 |
| Arts for Healing and Justice Network | La 2050 challenge grant | $50,000 |
| Bridge the Digital Divide | La 2050 challenge grant | $50,000 |
| Coffee With A Cause | La 2050 challenge grant | $50,000 |
| Creating Justice la | La 2050 challenge grant | $50,000 |
| Kaimore | La2050 grants challenge | $50,000 |
| Mentor for Change | La 2050 challenge grant | $50,000 |
| New Earth Organization | La 2050 challenge grant | $50,000 |
| Propublica | General operating support | $50,000 |
| The Advertising Council Inc | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Social Justice Partners Los Angeles | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights la | La2050 grants challenge (voter education support) | $35,000 |
| Columbia Global Reports | General operating support | $35,000 |
| Homeboy Industries | La2050 grants challenge (voter education support) | $35,000 |
| California Immigrant Policy Center | La2050 grants challenge (voter education support) | $25,000 |
| City Year Inc | Corps care fund | $25,000 |
| Hacker Fund | La2050 grants challenge (voter education support) | $25,000 |
| Innovate Public Schools | La2050 grants challenge (voter education support) | $25,000 |
| People Organized for Westside Renewal | La2050 grants challenge (voter education support) | $25,000 |
| The Synergos Institute Inc | 25k gpc membership dues, 10k campaign | $25,000 |
| La Voice | La2050 grants challenge (voter education support) | $20,000 |
| RSF | Fund: goldhirsh via tara | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Benjamin A Goldhirsh
- Claire Denise Hoffman
- Tara Roth
Questions people ask
Does Goldhirsh Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Goldhirsh Foundation give?
$4.7 million in tax year 2024, across 74 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Goldhirsh Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Benjamin A Goldhirsh (President), Claire Denise Hoffman (Director) and Tara Roth (Treasurer).
What does Goldhirsh Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and international.