Hirsch Family Foundation
The Hirsch Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. In 2024, it gave grants to organizations including schools, a hospital-supporting foundation, an education nonprofit, and a public policy institution.
Hirsch Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Hirsch Family Foundation gave $7.3M across 67 grants in 2024 (avg $109K), mostly in Texas. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,271,000
- -4.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 67
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $108,522
- -10.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $37,512,061
- -7.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (11 of 66, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (70% 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 Hirsch Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 300 Crescent Court Suite 550, Dallas, TX 75201
Phone: (214) 245-5000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hirsch Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Commit ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $4.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
314 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 148 grants of 314 (47%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 70% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 14% to recipients in the District of Columbia, and 4% each to recipients in California, Massachusetts, and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 67 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Hirsch Family Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 66 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $51K; repeat grants $122K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $60K repeat.
- 76% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 267% of 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 $4.5M (2020) to $7.6M (2023). In 2024 it made 67 grants totaling $7.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Commit Dallas, TX | Contribution to Opportunity 2040 | $1,000,000 |
| St Marks School of Texas Dallas, TX | 2024 Contribution | $500,000 |
| Parkland Foundation Dallas, TX | 3RD Installment of 5-Year Pledge (Pchicos) | $446,000 |
| Center for European Policy Analysis Washington, DC | 2ND Semi Annual Payment of 2023 | $445,000 |
| United to Learn Dallas, TX | 2024 Contribution | $400,000 |
| Lift Dallas, TX | 2024 Contribution | $333,000 |
| Center for European Policy Analysis Washington, DC | 1ST Semi Annual Payment of 2023 | $325,000 |
| Massachusetts General Boston, MA | 2024 Contribution | $250,000 |
| The Hockaday School Dallas, TX | 2024 Contribution | $250,000 |
| Temple Emanu-El Dallas, TX | 2024 Contribution | $230,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $37,512,061 | $5,077,473 | $8,371,957 | $7,271,000 | 67 | $7,271,000 | $3,976,516 | $2,718,546 |
| 2023 | $40,699,050 | $1,254,823 | $9,033,150 | $7,626,600 | 63 | $7,626,600 | $426,529 | $2,864,086 |
| 2022 | $48,477,624 | $2,387,204 | $6,891,586 | $5,312,500 | 61 | $5,312,500 | $808,118 | $2,934,615 |
| 2021 | $52,981,348 | $34,969,949 | $9,597,551 | $7,210,000 | 57 | $7,210,000 | $17,582,398 | $2,352,410 |
| 2020 | $27,608,950 | $1,404,117 | $5,270,437 | $4,520,500 | 66 | — | $654,180 | $2,239,874 |
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.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in education, health care, and public policy. For example, St. Mark’s School of Texas describes its mission as providing boys in grades 1–12 with a well-rounded physical, intellectual, and spiritual education. Parkland Foundation says it supports the Dallas County Hospital District. The Center for European Policy Analysis describes itself as a nonpartisan policy institution focused on strengthening the transatlantic alliance through research and programs on democracy, security, and defense. United to Learn describes its mission as transforming the relationship between school and community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 67 grants totaling $7,271,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $1,000,000, with a median of $50,000.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $1,000,000 to COMMIT for “Contribution to Opportunity 2040”; $500,000 to St. Mark’s School of Texas; $446,000 to Parkland Foundation as the third installment of a five-year pledge; $445,000 and $325,000 to the Center for European Policy Analysis; and $400,000 to United to Learn. Other large grants included $333,000 to LIFT, $250,000 to Massachusetts General, $250,000 to The Hockaday School, and $230,000 to Temple Emanu-El.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Laurence Hirsch, Susan Hirsch, Daria Lee Hirsch, Bradford Hirsch, and Margaret Hirsch as directors. Robert Sussman is listed as treasurer.
Hirsch Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bradford Hirsch
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daria Lee Hirsch
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laurence Hirsch
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Hirsch
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Hirsch
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Sussman
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/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 Hirsch Family Foundation
How much does Hirsch Family Foundation give each year?
Hirsch Family Foundation gave $7.3M across 67 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $7.6M across 63 grants.
What is Hirsch Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Hirsch Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $108,522, across 67 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hirsch Family Foundation that year got $51K on average.
Where does Hirsch Family Foundation give grants?
Hirsch Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (46 grants), Washington, DC (7 grants) and New York, NY (5 grants).
Does Hirsch Family Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 9% of Hirsch Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 67) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "2024 Contribution" (43 grants).
Who are Hirsch Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Hirsch Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Commit ($1,000,000), Center for European Policy Analysis ($770,000 across 2 grants) and St Marks School of Texas ($500,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hirsch Family Foundation?
Hirsch Family Foundation reported $37.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Hirsch Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in education, health care, and public policy. For example, St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hirsch Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions 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 ↑
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.
Does Hirsch Family 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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