Richard Hirsch Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Richard Hirsch Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $180,050 in 41 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $50,000. 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$180,050
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2024 was down from $192,427 the year before.
24% 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 | $192,427 | 41 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $180,050 | 41 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
Richard Hirsch 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.
What Richard Hirsch Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 23 | $110,500 |
| Florida | 4 | $31,750 |
| Connecticut | 5 | $21,800 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $6,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $4,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $2,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $500 |
| Texas | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fifth Avenue Synagogue | For the charitable purpose of donee | $50,000 |
| Palm Beach Jewish | For the charitable purpose of donee | $26,750 |
| Laniado Development Fund Inc | For the charitable purpose of donee | $12,500 |
| Greenwich Hosp Fdn | For the charitable purpose of donee | $10,000 |
| Yeshiva of South Shore | For the charitable purpose of donee | $10,000 |
| Brown University | For the charitable purpose of donee | $6,000 |
| Algemeiner | For the charitable purpose of donee | $5,000 |
| Clal | For the charitable purpose of donee | $5,000 |
| Columbia University | For the charitable purpose of donee | $5,000 |
| UJA JCC Greenwich | For the charitable purpose of donee | $5,000 |
| A H Bielski Foundation | For the charitable purpose of donee | $2,500 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | For the charitable purpose of donee | $2,500 |
| Christopher & Dana Reeve Fdn | For the charitable purpose of donee | $2,500 |
| Greenwich Country Day School | For the charitable purpose of donee | $2,500 |
| Kids in Crisis | For the charitable purpose of donee | $2,500 |
| National Audubon Society | For the charitable purpose of donee | $2,500 |
| Ok to Delay | For the charitable purpose of donee | $2,500 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc' | For the charitable purpose of donee | $2,500 |
| Park Avenue Synagogue | For the charitable purpose of donee | $2,500 |
| Struggle to Save Ethiopian Jewry | For the charitable purpose of donee | $2,500 |
| University of Michigan School of Kinesiology | For the charitable purpose of donee | $2,500 |
| Chabad of Greenwich | For the charitable purpose of donee | $1,800 |
| Chabad of Palm Beach | For the charitable purpose of donee | $1,500 |
| Educational Inst Oholei Torah | For the charitable purpose of donee | $1,500 |
| Jeremy's Circle - Good People Fund | For the charitable purpose of donee | $1,500 |
| Save A Childs Heart | For the charitable purpose of donee | $1,500 |
| Bard College-Bpi | For the charitable purpose of donee | $1,000 |
| Columbia Grammar & Prep School | For the charitable purpose of donee | $1,000 |
| Hebrew Free Burial Association | For the charitable purpose of donee | $1,000 |
| McCarthy's Wildlife Center | For the charitable purpose of donee | $1,000 |
| Michigan Hillel | For the charitable purpose of donee | $1,000 |
| St Jude's Research Hospital | For the charitable purpose of donee | $1,000 |
| The Floating Hospital | For the charitable purpose of donee | $1,000 |
| Pef Endownment Funds Inc | For the charitable purpose of donee | $500 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum | For the charitable purpose of donee | $500 |
| City Harvest | For the charitable purpose of donee | $250 |
| City Meals on Wheels | For the charitable purpose of donee | $250 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA Inc | For the charitable purpose of donee | $250 |
| Madd - Mothers Against Drunk Driving | For the charitable purpose of donee | $250 |
| Marine Toys for Tots Foundation | For the charitable purpose of donee | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard L Hirsch
- Adam Hirsch
- Susan Hartley Moss
- Rick Smith
Questions people ask
Does Richard Hirsch Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Richard Hirsch Foundation give?
$180,050 in tax year 2024, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Richard Hirsch Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard L Hirsch (Chairman), Adam Hirsch (President & Treasurer), Susan Hartley Moss (Vice President and Secretary) and Rick Smith (Trustee).
What does Richard Hirsch Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and environment and conservation.