Hirsch Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hirsch Family Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $7.3 million in 67 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $1.0 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$7.3 million
- Number of grants67
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$53.3 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2024 was down from $7.6 million 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $5.3 million | 61 | $58.7 million |
| 2023 | $7.6 million | 63 | $59.3 million |
| 2024 | $7.3 million | 67 | $53.3 million |
How to apply
Hirsch Family 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 Hirsch Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 46 | $5.1 million |
| District of Columbia | 7 | $1.0 million |
| California | 2 | $325,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $260,000 |
| New York | 6 | $255,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $100,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $100,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $85,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Commit | Contribution to opportunity 2040 | $1.0 million |
| St Marks School of Texas | 2024 contribution | $500,000 |
| Parkland Foundation | 3rd installment of 5-year pledge (pchicos) | $446,000 |
| Center for European Policy Analysis | 2nd semi annual payment of 2023 | $445,000 |
| United to Learn | 2024 contribution | $400,000 |
| Lift | 2024 contribution | $333,000 |
| Center for European Policy Analysis | 1st semi annual payment of 2023 | $325,000 |
| Massachusetts General | 2024 contribution | $250,000 |
| The Hockaday School | 2024 contribution | $250,000 |
| Temple Emanu-El | 2024 contribution | $230,000 |
| Summer Search | 2024 contribution | $225,000 |
| The Dallas Foundation | Winter storm relief- mayor's disaster relief fund | $201,500 |
| Teach for America | 5th installment of 5-year pledge | $200,000 |
| Trinity Park Conservancy | 2024 contribution | $200,000 |
| The Commit Partnership | 2024 annual event | $125,000 |
| The Kennedy Center | General funding | $110,000 |
| Child Poverty Action Lab | Final installment on 3 year pledge | $100,000 |
| Green City Force | 2024 contribution | $100,000 |
| Nols | 4th installment of five-year pledge | $100,000 |
| Romanian Childrens Relief | General operating expenses | $100,000 |
| Southern Gateway Park Foundation | 2024 contribution | $100,000 |
| Stanford University | 2024 contribution | $100,000 |
| The Lamplighter School | Bright future capital campaign | $100,000 |
| Duke University - Fuqua Scholarship | 2024 contribution | $85,000 |
| Family Gateway | 2024 contribution | $75,000 |
| Texas 2036 | Support general operations | $75,000 |
| Urban Teachers | 2024 contribution | $75,000 |
| At&t Performing Arts Center | 2023 contribution | $70,000 |
| DC Central Kitchen | 2024 contribution | $70,000 |
| North Texas Food Bank | 5th installment of 5-year pledge | $65,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas | General operating support | $60,000 |
| Bachman Lake Together | General operating expenses | $50,000 |
| Cooper Hewitt Simithsonian Design Museum | 2024 contribution | $50,000 |
| Forest Forward | 2024 contribution | $50,000 |
| Hirschhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden | 2024 contribution | $50,000 |
| Housing Forward | One time installment | $50,000 |
| International Rescue Committee Dallas | General operating support | $50,000 |
| New York University | 2024 contribution | $50,000 |
| Big Thought | Annual event | $25,000 |
| Broadway Dallas | 2024 contribution | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Laurence Hirsch
- Susan Hirsch
- Daria Lee Hirsch
- Bradford Hirsch
- Margaret Hirsch
- Robert Sussman
Questions people ask
Does Hirsch Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hirsch Family Foundation give?
$7.3 million in tax year 2024, across 67 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Hirsch Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Laurence Hirsch (Director), Susan Hirsch (Director), Daria Lee Hirsch (Director) and Bradford Hirsch (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Hirsch Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and human services.