Henry and Etta Raye Hirsch Heritage Foundation Inc
The Henry and Etta Raye Hirsch Heritage Foundation Inc. is an Atlanta, Georgia–based private foundation. Its 2024 filing is marked as a final return, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Henry and Etta Raye Hirsch Heritage Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Henry and Etta Raye Hirsch Heritage Foundation Inc gave $15.9M across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $796K), mostly in Georgia. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,925,969
- +1239.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- -47.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $796,298
- +2444.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,435
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (2 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% 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 Henry and Etta Raye Hirsch Heritage Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it contributed only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Because its 2024 filing is marked as a final return, this policy should not be taken as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 104 Hammond Drive, Atlanta, GA 30328
Phone: (678) 398-7839
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Henry and Etta Raye Hirsch Heritage Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Atlanta Jewish Foundation ($15.8M). Together the top 10 received $15.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
189 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 176 grants of 189 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing lists grants to recipients in Georgia, Washington, DC, and New York. The largest recipient, Atlanta Jewish Foundation, is based in Atlanta, Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Henry and Etta Raye Hirsch Heritage Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 20 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $7.9M; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $7.9M first-time, $3K repeat.
- 80% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 2213% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $689K (2021) to $15.9M (2024). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $15.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Jewish Foundation Atlanta, GA | Community | $15,781,489 |
| American Israel Education Foundation Washington, DC | Education | $30,000 |
| Jewish Community Prof HS Tuition Grant Atlanta, GA | Education | $30,000 |
| Jewish Family & Career Services Atlanta, GA | Community | $25,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation New York, NY | Community | $10,000 |
| Marcus Jewish Community Center Atlnata, GA | Community | $7,500 |
| Congregation Ariel Dunwoody, GA | Religious | $7,205 |
| Gateway Center Atlanta, GA | Medical | $5,200 |
| American Jewish Committee New York, NY | Community | $5,000 |
| Hillels of Georgia Atlanta, GA | Community | $3,600 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
— = not provided in the available filing data.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $4,730,882 | $16,011,031 | $15,925,969 | 20 | $15,925,969 | $2,184,326 | $647,783 |
| 2023 | $11,587,319 | $152,898 | $1,256,171 | $1,189,229 | 38 | $1,189,229 | $383,227 | $597,412 |
| 2022 | $12,178,536 | $1,219,778 | $810,599 | $716,288 | 42 | $716,288 | $448,250 | $619,865 |
| 2021 | $13,020,111 | $5,577,222 | $755,905 | $688,562 | 44 | $688,562 | $4,039,384 | $544,706 |
| 2020 | $11,101,568 | $261,524 | $945,140 | $902,690 | 45 | — | $127,872 | $507,871 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Henry and Etta Raye Hirsch Heritage Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $648K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included community, education, religious, and medical purposes. Among the grantees, Birthright Israel Foundation describes its work as raising funds for educational trips to Israel for young Jewish adults; Hillels of Georgia says it engages and enriches Jewish undergraduate and graduate students through campus communities and programs; and Atlanta Jewish Academy describes itself as a Modern Orthodox preschool–12th grade independent Jewish day school.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 20 grants totaling $15,925,969. Grant amounts ranged from $180 to $15,781,489, with a median of $3,435. The largest grant, $15,781,489, went to Atlanta Jewish Foundation for “COMMUNITY.”
Other notable 2024 grants included $30,000 to American Israel Education Foundation for education; $30,000 to Jewish Community Prof HS Tuition Grant for education; $25,000 to Jewish Family & Career Services for community; $10,000 to Birthright Israel Foundation for community; $7,205 to Congregation Ariel for religious purposes; and $5,200 to Gateway Center for medical purposes. Hillels of Georgia received $3,600 for community, and Atlanta Jewish Academy received $2,500 for education.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Etta Raye Hirsch, Lisa Hirsch Greenberg, Seth Greenberg, David A. Hirsch, and Michele Hirsch as directors.
Henry and Etta Raye Hirsch Heritage Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David A. Hirsch
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Etta Raye Hirsch
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Hirsch Greenberg
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michele Hirsch
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Seth Greenberg
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Henry and Etta Raye Hirsch Heritage Foundation Inc
How much does Henry and Etta Raye Hirsch Heritage Foundation Inc give each year?
Henry and Etta Raye Hirsch Heritage Foundation Inc gave $15.9M across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.2M across 38 grants.
What is Henry and Etta Raye Hirsch Heritage Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Henry and Etta Raye Hirsch Heritage Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $3,435, and its average grant was $796,298, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Henry and Etta Raye Hirsch Heritage Foundation Inc that year got $7.9M on average.
Where does Henry and Etta Raye Hirsch Heritage Foundation Inc give grants?
Henry and Etta Raye Hirsch Heritage Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (14 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Henry and Etta Raye Hirsch Heritage Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Henry and Etta Raye Hirsch Heritage Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community" (8 grants), "Education" (7 grants) and "Religious" (3 grants).
Who are Henry and Etta Raye Hirsch Heritage Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Henry and Etta Raye Hirsch Heritage Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Atlanta Jewish Foundation ($15,781,489), American Israel Education Foundation ($30,000) and Jewish Community Prof HS Tuition Grant ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Henry and Etta Raye Hirsch Heritage Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included community, education, religious, and medical purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Henry and Etta Raye Hirsch Heritage Foundation Inc?
The foundation stated that it contributed 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 ↑
How much is Henry and Etta Raye Hirsch Heritage Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Henry and Etta Raye Hirsch Heritage Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $648K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Henry and Etta Raye Hirsch Heritage Foundation Inc's EIN?
Henry and Etta Raye Hirsch Heritage Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 90-0292867. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Henry and Etta Raye Hirsch Heritage Foundation Inc 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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