The Margaret and Leo Meyer and Hans M Hirsch Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Margaret and Leo Meyer and Hans M Hirsch Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Tuckahoe, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $400,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$400,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$9.0 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $375,000 the year before.
0% 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 | $375,000 | 7 | $8.4 million |
| 2024 | $400,000 | 7 | $9.0 million |
How to apply
The Margaret and Leo Meyer and Hans M Hirsch Foundation Inc 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 The Margaret and Leo Meyer and Hans M Hirsch Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 | $350,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science | To support important work that is done throughout the year by the organization for the future of the state of israel and science research at the weizmann institute to help create a better tomorrow. | $100,000 |
| Yeshiva University | To support people of the jewish faith who are in need. | $100,000 |
| American Friends of the Hebrew University | To support people of the jewish faith who are in need. | $80,000 |
| American Friends of Magan David Adom | To support medical services for the israeli people and the state of israel | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary | To assist persons who are in need who are served by the massachusetts eye and ear infirmary | $50,000 |
| Metropolitan New York Coordinating Council on Jewish Poverty | To support people of the jewish faith who are in need. | $10,000 |
| The Jewish Guild for the Blind | To help the lives of those served by the jewish guild for the blind. | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul Forster
- David Forster
Questions people ask
Does The Margaret and Leo Meyer and Hans M Hirsch Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Margaret and Leo Meyer and Hans M Hirsch Foundation Inc give?
$400,000 in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The Margaret and Leo Meyer and Hans M Hirsch Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Paul Forster (President) and David Forster (Vice President - Treasurer).
What does The Margaret and Leo Meyer and Hans M Hirsch Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.