George Hirsch Foundation Inc
George Hirsch Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $140K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 9 grants totaling $8K. Net investment income was $7K.
George Hirsch Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: George Hirsch Foundation Inc gave $8K across 9 grants in 2026 (avg $890.667), mostly in New York. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $8,016
- +157.7% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 9
- +125.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $891
- +14.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $750
- Total assets
- $139,711
- -2.1% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who George Hirsch Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was The Cooper Union ($2K). Together the top 9 received $8K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 27 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How George Hirsch Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 57% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 156% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2024) to $8K (2026). In 2026 it made 9 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Cooper Union New York, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $2,000 |
| New Israel Fund New York, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $1,500 |
| Wnet Group New York, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $1,500 |
| NRDC New York, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $1,250 |
| Barenboim Said Foundation New York, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $750 |
| Lincoln Center Theater New York, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $500 |
| Moma New York, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $210 |
| The Whitney Museum New York, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $156 |
| Guggenheim Museum New York, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $150 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $139,711 | $9,225 | $12,227 | $8,016 | 9 | $9,978 | $7,106 | $6,380 |
| 2025 | $142,770 | $11,169 | $6,912 | $3,110 | 4 | $4,897 | $9,381 | $6,535 |
| 2024 | $138,513 | $15,151 | $6,069 | $2,640 | 3 | $4,252 | $16,355 | $6,354 |
| 2023 | $139,436 | $9,530 | $9,350 | $5,110 | 5 | $7,085 | $7,451 | $6,754 |
| 2022 | $145,553 | $12,225 | $9,640 | $5,250 | 6 | $7,300 | $10,057 | $7,202 |
| 2021 | $152,582 | $10,880 | $10,887 | $5,500 | 5 | — | $8,624 | $7,746 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George Hirsch Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
George Hirsch Foundation Inc's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Deborah Golan
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Hirsch
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Hirsch Foundation Inc
How much does George Hirsch Foundation Inc give each year?
George Hirsch Foundation Inc gave $8K across 9 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $3K across 4 grants.
What is George Hirsch Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
George Hirsch Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $750, and its average grant was $891, across 9 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does George Hirsch Foundation Inc give grants?
George Hirsch Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (9 grants).
Does George Hirsch Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of George Hirsch Foundation Inc's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are George Hirsch Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
George Hirsch Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include The Cooper Union ($2,000), New Israel Fund ($1,500) and Wnet Group ($1,500), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is George Hirsch Foundation Inc?
George Hirsch Foundation Inc reported $140K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is George Hirsch Foundation Inc?
George Hirsch Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in New York, NY. It holds $140K in total assets as of 2026.
What is George Hirsch Foundation Inc's EIN?
George Hirsch Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2790167. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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