Douglas a Hirsch & Holly S Andersen
Douglas a Hirsch & Holly S Andersen is a private foundation based in West Palm Beach, Florida. Its stated primary purpose is to support other organizations exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code through contributions.
Douglas a Hirsch & Holly S Andersen at a glance
In short: Douglas a Hirsch & Holly S Andersen gave $860K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $34K), mostly in New Hampshire. 56% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $860,360
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $34,414
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,228,940
- +49.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 56% first-time grantees (14 of 25, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (70% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Douglas a Hirsch & Holly S Andersen
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1100 S Flagler Drive 2301, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone: (212) 376-6255
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Douglas a Hirsch & Holly S Andersen funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Trustees of Dartmouth College ($601K). Together the top 10 received $826K.
Grant Size Distribution
124 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 111 grants of 124 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New Hampshire (70%) and New York (19%). Other recipient-state shares were Florida (6%), Kentucky (2%), and Illinois (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Douglas a Hirsch & Holly S Andersen open to new grantees?
56%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 25 grantees (56%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $73K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 28% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 94% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 947% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $327K (2022) to $1.0M (2023). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $860K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trustees of Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | General Purpose | $601,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation New York, NY | General Purpose | $79,860 |
| West Palm Golf Community Trust Inc Jupiter, FL | General Purpose | $55,000 |
| The Rockefeller University New York, NY | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Success Academy Charter Schools Inc New York, NY | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Norton Children's Hospital Foundation Louisville, KY | General Purpose - Wendy Novak Diabetes | $15,000 |
| Uniting Voices Chicago, IL | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| The Sohn Conference Foundation New York, NY | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Women Make Movies New York, NY | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Challenged Athletes Inc San Diego, CA | General Purpose | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,228,940 | $1,601,205 | $863,760 | $860,360 | 25 | $861,610 | $85,575 | $90,971 |
| 2023 | $1,491,495 | $1,302,221 | $1,033,250 | $1,033,000 | 25 | $1,033,000 | $39,257 | $42,322 |
| 2022 | $1,222,524 | $879,754 | $334,100 | $326,600 | 23 | $326,600 | — | $27,145 |
| 2021 | $676,870 | $783,432 | $449,448 | $443,000 | 21 | $446,950 | — | $8,640 |
| 2020 | $342,886 | $1,004,716 | $778,700 | $773,700 | 30 | — | — | $8,905 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Douglas a Hirsch & Holly S Andersen reported a distributable amount of $91K for 2024 — 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 states that its primary purpose is to support 501(c)(3)-exempt organizations. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations working in areas such as education, biomedical research, music and arts, and health-related services; these are the grantees’ activities, not stated foundation focus areas. For example, Success Academy Charter Schools describes its mission as providing high-quality education to children in New York City, while Rockefeller University describes its work as biomedical and other scientific research and graduate education. Young Audiences says it uses the arts to inspire young people and expand learning.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 25 grants totaling $860,360. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $601,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest grants included $601,000 to the Trustees of Dartmouth College, $79,860 to the Michael J Fox Foundation, $55,000 to West Palm Golf Community Trust, $25,000 to Rockefeller University, and $20,000 to Success Academy Charter Schools.
The foundation also gave $15,000 to Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation for “Wendy Novak Diabetes,” and $10,000 each to Uniting Voices and The Sohn Conference Foundation. Other listed recipients included Women Make Movies, Challenged Athletes, Young Audiences, and Sharsheret, each receiving $5,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Douglas A Hirsch as president and Holly S Andersen as treasurer.
Douglas a Hirsch & Holly S Andersen is led by Douglas A. Hirsch, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Douglas A. Hirsch
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Holly S. Andersen
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Douglas a Hirsch & Holly S Andersen
How much does Douglas a Hirsch & Holly S Andersen give each year?
Douglas a Hirsch & Holly S Andersen gave $860K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.0M across 25 grants.
What is Douglas a Hirsch & Holly S Andersen's typical grant size?
Douglas a Hirsch & Holly S Andersen's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $34,414, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Douglas a Hirsch & Holly S Andersen that year got $4K on average.
Where does Douglas a Hirsch & Holly S Andersen give grants?
Douglas a Hirsch & Holly S Andersen gives mostly in New Hampshire: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (19%) and Florida (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (12 grants) and Southampton, NY (3 grants).
Does Douglas a Hirsch & Holly S Andersen give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Douglas a Hirsch & Holly S Andersen's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (25 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Douglas a Hirsch & Holly S Andersen's largest grantees?
Douglas a Hirsch & Holly S Andersen's largest 2024 grantees include Trustees of Dartmouth College ($601,000), Michael J Fox Foundation ($79,860) and West Palm Golf Community Trust Inc ($55,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Douglas a Hirsch & Holly S Andersen?
Douglas a Hirsch & Holly S Andersen reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $862K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $91K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Douglas a Hirsch & Holly S Andersen fund?
The foundation states that its primary purpose is to support 501(c)(3)-exempt organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Douglas a Hirsch & Holly S Andersen?
The foundation 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 Douglas a Hirsch & Holly S Andersen's EIN?
Douglas a Hirsch & Holly S Andersen's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0218948. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Douglas a Hirsch & Holly S Andersen 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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