Adler Hirsch Foundation
The Adler Hirsch Foundation is a private foundation based in Southampton, New York. It supports other charitable organizations exempt under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3) through contributions and reports that it does not conduct direct charitable activities.
Adler Hirsch Foundation at a glance
In short: Adler Hirsch Foundation gave $53K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $53,000
- +30.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,524
- +30.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $670,025
- -4.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (88% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Adler Hirsch Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 14 Layton Avenue, Southampton, NY 11968
Phone: (212) 988-6823
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Adler Hirsch Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was UJA Federation of New York ($20K). Together the top 10 received $45K.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 75 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York. The remaining shares went to Florida (4%), Arkansas (2%), Pennsylvania (2%), and Washington, DC (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
How Adler Hirsch Foundation gives
- 76% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 150% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2019) to $53K (2025). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $53K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UJA Federation of New York New York, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $20,000 |
| The Foundation for City College New York, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $7,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Action Fund New York, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $4,500 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation New York, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $4,000 |
| American Friends of Shalva New York, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $3,000 |
| Orayta Boca Raton, FL | General Charitable Purpose | $2,000 |
| United Hatzalah New York, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $1,500 |
| Amit Children New York, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| Accessability Accelerator New York, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| Heifer International Little Rock, AR | General Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $670,025 | $87,329 | $86,682 | $53,000 | 21 | $66,466 | $73,863 | $44,298 |
| 2024 | $698,378 | $88,707 | $98,082 | $40,500 | 21 | $65,790 | $63,416 | $43,350 |
| 2023 | $674,253 | $25,979 | $78,768 | $45,000 | 1 | $58,622 | $12,358 | $40,144 |
| 2022 | $727,042 | $51,891 | $62,351 | $51,600 | 16 | $52,203 | $44,322 | $41,470 |
| 2021 | $737,502 | $146,529 | $105,521 | $45,000 | 16 | $70,612 | $113,452 | $48,234 |
| 2020 | $738,494 | $77,976 | $77,075 | $44,500 | 23 | — | $58,623 | $42,996 |
| 2019 | $695,593 | $76,800 | $73,822 | $39,880 | 24 | — | $56,189 | $42,426 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Adler Hirsch Foundation reported a distributable amount of $44K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes its primary purpose as supporting 501(c)(3) charitable organizations through contributions. Its 2025 grants included organizations with varied missions. For example, the Foundation for City College says it supports students and programs at the City College of New York; the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation says it works to find cures for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis and improve the quality of life of people affected by them; and AMIT Children says it educates and nurtures children from diverse backgrounds in Israel. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not stated missions of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $53,000 through 21 grants. Grants ranged from $500 to $20,000, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest grants included $20,000 to UJA Federation of New York, $7,000 to the Foundation for City College, $4,500 to Planned Parenthood Action Fund, $4,000 to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, and $3,000 to American Friends of Shalva. The listed purposes for these grants were general charitable purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Pamela Adler Hirsch as Executive Director and Board Member, and Greg Adler, Robert Adler, and Deanna Adler as Board Members.
Adler Hirsch Foundation is led by Pamela Adler Hirsch, Executive Director & Board M on every filing since 2019; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Pamela Adler Hirsch
Executive Director & Board M
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
$25K (2019) → $25K (2025)
Deanna Adler
Board Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Adler
Board Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Adler
Board Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $25K, to Pamela Adler Hirsch (Executive Director/Board M).
Frequently asked questions about Adler Hirsch Foundation
How much does Adler Hirsch Foundation give each year?
Adler Hirsch Foundation gave $53K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $41K across 21 grants.
What is Adler Hirsch Foundation's typical grant size?
Adler Hirsch Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,524, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Adler Hirsch Foundation give grants?
Adler Hirsch Foundation gives mostly in New York: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (14 grants).
Does Adler Hirsch Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Adler Hirsch Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Adler Hirsch Foundation's largest grantees?
Adler Hirsch Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include UJA Federation of New York ($20,000), The Foundation for City College ($7,000) and Planned Parenthood Action Fund ($4,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Adler Hirsch Foundation?
Adler Hirsch Foundation reported $670K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $66K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $44K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Adler Hirsch Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its primary purpose as supporting 501(c)(3) charitable organizations through contributions. Its 2025 grants included organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Adler Hirsch Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Adler Hirsch Foundation's EIN?
Adler Hirsch Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3035609. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Adler Hirsch Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 24, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 30, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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