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
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
No grants recorded for .
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
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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