Hirschfeld Family Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Hirschfeld Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Kearney, Nebraska. In tax year 2024 it gave $11.1 million in 60 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $5.5 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$11.1 million
- Number of grants60
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$5.5 million
- Assets$244 million
- New grantees83%
Giving in 2024 was up from $9.4 million the year before.
83% 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 | $9.4 million | 55 | $242 million |
| 2024 | $11.1 million | 60 | $244 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Christie Heacock PO Box 456, Kearney, NE 68848 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (308) 238-2480 |
| What to submit | Standard application form available from the foundation |
| Restrictions | Grants to tax-exempt organizations as defined in section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code |
What Hirschfeld Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 54 | $10.4 million |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $250,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $250,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $50,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $50,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $25,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation | Capital Improvements | $5.5 million |
| Community Hospital Association of McCook | Capital Improvements | $1.0 million |
| Central Community College Foundation | Capital Improvements | $750,000 |
| City Of Kearney | Equipment | $700,000 |
| University Of Nebraska Foundation | Programming | $375,000 |
| Kearney Sustainable Housing | Capital Improvements | $300,000 |
| Children's Hospital Foundation | Capital Improvements | $250,000 |
| Westview Boys Home | Capital Improvements | $250,000 |
| Hope Harbor Inc | Capital Improvements | $200,000 |
| Nebraska State Historical Foundation | Capital Improvements | $200,000 |
| Kearney Area Community Foundation | Capital Improvements | $101,465 |
| Family Service Association of Lincoln | Capital Improvements | $100,000 |
| Kearney Area Animal Shelter | Operations | $100,000 |
| Village of Shelton Nebraska | Capital Improvements | $100,000 |
| Willa Cather Foundation | Capital Improvements | $100,000 |
| Mid-nebraska Community Foundation | Capital Improvements | $75,000 |
| Kearney Area Community Foundation | Equipment | $71,745 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Research | $50,000 |
| Epic Discovery Center | Capital Improvements | $50,000 |
| Heart City Theater Co | Capital Improvements | $50,000 |
| Malcom Youth Sports Association | Capital Improvements | $50,000 |
| Treasurer State Of Maine | Capital Improvements | $50,000 |
| World Theatre Foundation | Capital Improvements | $50,000 |
| American Red Cross | Equipment | $41,264 |
| Nebraska State Fair 1868 Foundation | Programming | $32,500 |
| Blue Hill Early Learning Center Inc | Capital Improvements | $25,000 |
| Elm Creek Childcare Initiative | Capital Improvements | $25,000 |
| Friend Learning Center | Capital Improvements | $25,000 |
| Friends Of Stowe Conservation Inc | Capital Improvements | $25,000 |
| Good Life Community Development | Capital Improvements | $25,000 |
| Lyonheart Equine Assisted Learning | Programming | $25,000 |
| Nebraska Diaper Bank | Programming | $25,000 |
| Spring Creek Kids Inc | Capital Improvements | $25,000 |
| Youth Emergency Services Inc | Programming | $25,000 |
| United Way Of The Kearney Area Inc | Programming | $20,045 |
| Cambridge Community Daycare Foundation | Capital Improvements | $20,000 |
| Rise Academy | Programming | $20,000 |
| Succeed Inc | Capital Improvements | $20,000 |
| Girls On The Run Of Nebraska | Programming | $17,000 |
| North Platte Area Habitat For Humanity | Capital Improvements | $17,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Christie Heacock
- Tami Hirschfeld
- Hannah Lewis
- Mary Rackley
- Lillian Scherr
- Daniel J Hirschfeld
- David J Hirschfeld
- Letitia A Spencer
- Benjamin G Hirschfeld
- David Spencer
Questions people ask
Does Hirschfeld Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Hirschfeld Family Foundation Inc give?
$11.1 million in tax year 2024, across 60 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Hirschfeld Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Christie Heacock (Managing Director), Tami Hirschfeld (Director), Hannah Lewis (Director) and Mary Rackley (Director) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Hirschfeld Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and youth programs.