George F and Helen M Hirschmann Charitable Foundation
The George F and Helen M Hirschmann Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. In its 2025 filing, it reported giving to charitable organizations, with grants including support for animal medical care, rescue, shelter, and adoption services.
George F and Helen M Hirschmann Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: George F and Helen M Hirschmann Charitable Foundation gave $210K across 33 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $210,000
- +6900.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 33
- +3200.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,364
- +112.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $6,560,647
- +87.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (58% 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 George F and Helen M Hirschmann Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O Mark Toljanic 3601 Algonquin Rd, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Phone: (630) 472-3410
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who George F and Helen M Hirschmann Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Paws Chicago ($25K). Together the top 10 received $120K.
Grant Size Distribution
128 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 128 grants of 128 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 58% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 10% to Colorado, 8% to Missouri, 7% to Michigan, and 5% to Wisconsin. Listed grants also included a recipient in Kentucky.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How George F and Helen M Hirschmann Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 72% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2024) to $210K (2025). In 2025 it made 33 grants totaling $210K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Paws Chicago Chicago, IL | Vet Bills | $25,000 |
| Como Gives the Spay Neuter Project Columbia, MO | Vet bills | $15,000 |
| Society of St Francis Thiensville, WI | Vet Bills | $10,000 |
| The Buddy Foundation Arlington Heights, IL | Vet Bills | $10,000 |
| Kay's Animal Shelter Inc Arlington Heights, IL | Vet bills | $10,000 |
| Pets in Need Society Brandenburg, KY | Vet bills | $10,000 |
| Animal Welfare League of Benzie COU Frankfort, MI | Vet bills | $10,000 |
| Animal House Shelter Inc Huntley, IL | Expansion of Exam Room in Clinic | $10,000 |
| Save-a-Pet Grayslake, IL | Vet Bills | $7,500 |
| Naperville Area Humane Society Naperville, IL | Vet bills | $7,500 |
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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 | $6,560,647 | $162,676 | $266,650 | $210,000 | 33 | $210,000 | $3,266,419 | $293,542 |
| 2024 | $3,504,228 | $1,745,847 | $215,773 | $3,000 | 1 | $200,000 | $130,448 | $208,354 |
| 2023 | $3,569,706 | $55,868 | $214,018 | $199,500 | 34 | $199,500 | $79,720 | $173,344 |
| 2022 | $3,617,122 | $55,061 | $225,686 | $199,000 | 31 | $199,000 | $77,209 | $197,330 |
| 2021 | $3,787,747 | $61,083 | $225,158 | $200,000 | 29 | $200,000 | $203,353 | $191,656 |
| 2020 | $3,677,991 | $42,710 | $229,583 | $205,000 | 29 | — | $56,548 | $177,942 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George F and Helen M Hirschmann Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $294K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for animal-welfare organizations. PAWS Chicago describes its work as providing spay/neuter, medical, and adoption programs for homeless and at-risk pets. Other grantees describe missions that include collecting and caring for domestic animals (Kay’s Animal Shelter), rescuing and rehabilitating neglected and abused animals (Animal House Shelter), and providing shelter, adoption services, and animal-welfare education (Naperville Area Humane Society).
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 33 grants totaling $210,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest listed awards included $25,000 to PAWS Chicago for vet bills; $15,000 to COMO Gives the Spay Neuter Project for vet bills; and $10,000 each to Society of St Francis for vet bills, The Buddy Foundation for vet bills, Kay’s Animal Shelter for vet bills, Pets in Need Society for vet bills, Animal Welfare League of Benzie County for vet bills, and Animal House Shelter for expansion of an exam room in its clinic.
Other 2025 grants included $7,500 each to Save-A-Pet, Naperville Area Humane Society, and Lucky Day Animal Rescue of Colorado. Trio Animal Foundation received $5,000; it describes its mission as providing medical assistance to animals, including paying medical bills for homeless pets.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mark D Toljanic as president and Linda H Hanson, Christy Hanson, and Andrew Hanson as directors.
George F and Helen M Hirschmann Charitable Foundation is led by Mark D. Toljanic, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mark D. Toljanic
President
Pressecdirector → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Andrew Hanson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Christy Hanson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Linda H. Hanson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 George F and Helen M Hirschmann Charitable Foundation
How much does George F and Helen M Hirschmann Charitable Foundation give each year?
George F and Helen M Hirschmann Charitable Foundation gave $210K across 33 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3K across 1 grant.
What is George F and Helen M Hirschmann Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
George F and Helen M Hirschmann Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,364, across 33 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does George F and Helen M Hirschmann Charitable Foundation give grants?
George F and Helen M Hirschmann Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (10%) and Missouri (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Huntley, IL (3 grants), Chicago, IL (2 grants), Arlington Heights, IL (2 grants) and Columbia, MO (2 grants).
Does George F and Helen M Hirschmann Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 33 grants with a stated purpose on George F and Helen M Hirschmann Charitable Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Vet Bills" (32 grants).
Who are George F and Helen M Hirschmann Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
George F and Helen M Hirschmann Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Paws Chicago ($25,000), Animal House Shelter ($15,000 across 2 grants) and Como Gives the Spay Neuter Project ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is George F and Helen M Hirschmann Charitable Foundation?
George F and Helen M Hirschmann Charitable Foundation reported $6.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $210K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $294K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does George F and Helen M Hirschmann Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for animal-welfare organizations. PAWS Chicago describes its work as providing spay/neuter, medical, and adoption programs for homeless and at-risk pets. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from George F and Helen M Hirschmann Charitable Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is George F and Helen M Hirschmann Charitable Foundation's EIN?
George F and Helen M Hirschmann Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3961987. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does George F and Helen M Hirschmann Charitable 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 16, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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