George Hirsch Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker New York, NY EIN: 22-2790167

Arts and cultureReligionHuman services

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 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $143K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $3K. Net investment income was $9K.

Key facts about George Hirsch Foundation Inc

EIN: 22-2790167
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025): $3,110
Grants made (2025): 4
Average grant: $778
Median grant: $500
Total assets: $142,770
Primary geography: New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.

Who George Hirsch Foundation Inc funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for George Hirsch Foundation Inc's 4 itemized 2025 grants were New York (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

How George Hirsch Foundation Inc gives

Giving fell 41% from 2022 to 2025. Method
In 2025 it paid out 75% 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.

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Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$143K

+3.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$3K

+17.8% YoY

Grant Count

+33.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$777.5

-11.6% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George Hirsch Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About George Hirsch Foundation Inc

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Arts and cultureReligionHuman services

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

New York $3K (100%)

Share of all 4 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

New York

Cities

New York

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$142,770	$138,513	$139,436
Revenue	$11,169	$15,151	$9,530
Expenses	$6,912	$6,069	$9,350
Qualifying Distributions	$4,897	$4,252	$7,085
Net Investment Income	$9,381	$16,355	$7,451
Distributable Amount	$6,535	$6,354	$6,754

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

23 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include The Cooper Union ($2,000), Barenboim Said Foundation ($500), NRDC ($500).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
THE COOPER UNION New York, NY	GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE	$2,000
BARENBOIM SAID FOUNDATION New York, NY	GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE	$500
NRDC New York, NY	GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE	$500
MOMA New York, NY	GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE	$110

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2025 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Dr Susan Hirsch	Trustee	2	—
Deborah Golan	Trustee	2	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Arts and cultureReligionHuman services

Frequently Asked Questions

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 $143K in total assets as of 2025.

How large is George Hirsch Foundation Inc?

As of 2025, George Hirsch Foundation Inc holds $143K in total assets with $11K in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $3K in 2025.

Where does George Hirsch Foundation Inc operate?

George Hirsch Foundation Inc has awarded grants in New York.

What size grants does George Hirsch Foundation Inc award?

In 2025, George Hirsch Foundation Inc awarded 4 grants totaling $3K — an average of about $777.5 per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is George Hirsch Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, George Hirsch Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $7K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.