The Hirsch Family Foundation is a private family foundation established in 2004 and based in Dallas, Texas. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and manages significant philanthropic assets to support charitable initiatives across multiple focus areas.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$37.5M
-7.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$7.3M
-4.7% YoY
Grant Count
67
+6.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$109K
-10.4% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hirsch Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.7M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not have a publicly stated mission statement. However, its funding priorities encompass:
- Arts and culture
- Education (elementary, secondary, and higher education)
- Philanthropy and grantmaking
- Public affairs and public policy
- Religion, with particular emphasis on Jewish community interests
- Human services, family services, and child welfare
- Medical research
- Foreign policy research
Grantmaking
The foundation made 57 grants in 2023, totaling approximately $7.3 million in annual giving. Notable recent grants include:
Average Grant
amount: approximately $104,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports initiatives across multiple U.S. states and cities, with primary focus on:
- Texas
- District of Columbia
- New York
- California
- New Mexico
- Washington
- Colorado
- Georgia
- Louisiana
- North Carolina
- Virginia
Major urban centers supported include New York, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C., as well as smaller communities.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets and Revenue (as of 2023):
- Total assets: $40.7 million
- Total annual revenue: $1.25 million
- Total annual expenses: $9.03 million
- Investment income and dividends: $1,347,193
- Total liabilities: $411
Historical Growth:
- Total assets have grown from $20.2 million in 2011 to $37.5 million in 2024
- Annual giving has grown from $4.5 million in 2020 to $7.6 million in 2023
Grant Distribution:
- Total grants made: 186 grants totaling $19.4 million (based on available records)
- Supported 85 unique organizations
- Approximately 80% of grants support organizations in Texas, New Mexico, and District of Columbia
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $37,512,061 | $40,699,050 | $48,477,624 |
| Revenue | $5,077,473 | $1,254,823 | $2,387,204 |
| Expenses | $8,371,957 | $9,033,150 | $6,891,586 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $7,271,000 | $7,626,600 | $5,312,500 |
| Net Investment Income | $3,976,516 | $426,529 | $808,118 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,718,546 | $2,864,086 | $2,934,615 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Commit ($1,000,000), St Marks School of Texas ($500,000), Parkland Foundation ($446,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY DALLAS, TX | CATTLE BARRONS BALL | $10,000 |
| AT&T PERFORMING ARTS CENTER DALLAS, TX | 2023 CONTRIBUTION | $70,000 |
| BACHMAN LAKE TOGETHER DALLAS, TX | GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES | $50,000 |
| BIG THOUGHT DALLAS, TX | ANNUAL EVENT | $25,000 |
| BLACK TIE DINNER INC DALLAS, TX | 2024 CONTRIBUTION | $5,000 |
| BROADWAY DALLAS DALLAS, TX | 2024 CONTRIBUTION | $25,000 |
| CAPITAL AREA FOOD BANK WASHINGTON, DC | 2024 CONTRIBUTION | $5,000 |
| CENTER FOR EUROPEAN POLICY ANALYSIS WASHINGTON, DC | 1ST SEMI ANNUAL PAYMENT OF 2023 | $325,000 |
| CENTER FOR EUROPEAN POLICY ANALYSIS WASHINGTON, DC | 2ND SEMI ANNUAL PAYMENT OF 2023 | $445,000 |
| CHANGE SUMMER NEW YORK, NY | 2024 CONTRIBUTION | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is governed by a board of directors composed entirely of Hirsch family members. Key personnel include:
- Mike Nicolais - Principal Officer
- Robert Sussman - Treasurer
Board members do not receive compensation for their roles, reflecting a commitment to volunteerism and philanthropy.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAURENCE HIRSCH | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SUSAN HIRSCH | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DARIA LEE HIRSCH | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| BRADFORD HIRSCH | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MARGARET HIRSCH | DIRECTOR | 10 | — |
| ROBERT SUSSMAN | TREASURER | 2 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has been active in recent years with significant philanthropic commitments:
A $1 million gift supported new opportunities for youth in and around San Antonio through the Alamo Area Council
Hirsch Family's $1 Million Gift Sparks New Opportunities for Youth In andA $2 million gift provided scholarships for young scholars, with particular impact in Pueblo, Colorado
The foundation made a $65,000 grant to Village for Vets through The Sam Initiative partnership
Village for Vets Selected to Receive $65,000 Grant from The Sam Initiative\The foundation continues to provide multi-year pledges to organizations, including a five-year commitment to Parkland Health Foundation
Nonprofit Newsroom | Providence Tarzana FoundationThe Center for European Policy Analysis has been a major recipient, receiving more than $5.2 million in donations between 2010 and 2017.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Hirsch Family Foundation fund?
The foundation does not have a publicly stated mission statement. However, its funding priorities encompass: • Arts and culture • Education (elementary, secondary, and higher education) • Philanthropy and grantmaking • Public affairs and public policy • Religion, with particular emphasis on Jewish community interests • Human services, family services, and child welfare • Medical research • Foreign policy research
How do I apply for a grant from Hirsch Family Foundation?
**Grant Characteristics:** • Typical grant awards range from $1,000 to $1,200,000 • Average grant amount: approximately $104,000 • Median grant amount: $50,000 • Individual grants have ranged from $1,000 to $2,500,000 **Recent Grant Activity:** The foundation made 57 grants in 2023, totaling approximately $7.3 million in annual giving. Notable recent grants include: • $1,200,000 to Trinity Park Conservancy • $646,000 to Parkland Health Foundation (3rd installment of 5-year pledge) • $325,000 to…
Where does Hirsch Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation supports initiatives across multiple U.S. states and cities, with primary focus on: • Texas • District of Columbia • New York • California • New Mexico • Washington • Colorado • Georgia • Louisiana • North Carolina • Virginia Major urban centers supported include New York, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C., as well as smaller communities.
What size grants does Hirsch Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Hirsch Family Foundation awarded 67 grants totaling $7.3M — an average of about $109K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Hirsch Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Hirsch Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.7M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Hirsch Family Foundation's EIN?
Hirsch Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1225862. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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