Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Canc
The Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research is a Los Angeles, California–based public charity, founded in 1997. It supports pancreatic cancer research and provides information, resources, and support to patients and their families.
Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Canc at a glance
In short: Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Canc gave $1.6M across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $112K), mostly in California. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,574,736
- -2.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $112,481
- -2.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $75,000
- Total assets
- $3,383,563
- -5.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (7 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (57% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Canc
- How to Apply
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The 2026 Seed Grant application cycle is closed. The Foundation’s website says applications for 2027 Seed Grants will start on March 1, 2027.
- Review Cycle
- The Seed Grant deadline listed for the 2026 cycle was May 15, 2026; this is a past deadline.
- Deadline
- The Seed Grant deadline listed for the 2026 cycle was May 15, 2026; this is a past deadline.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2990 S Sepulveda Blvd 300C, Los Angeles, CA 90064
Phone: (310) 473-5121
Website: https://pancreatic.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Canc
Catalyst Grant Program
Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Canc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research: Seed Grant Program
Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Canc
Amount
US $75,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
PNET Pathway Grant Program
Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Canc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Canc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Uncle Kory Foundation ($479K). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 56 (45%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Seed Grant Program invites applications from U.S. academic institutions and research organizations; the Foundation’s filing also describes support for researchers in the U.S. and abroad. In 2024, 57% of grant dollars went to California recipients, 14% to Texas, and 5% each to Alabama, Minnesota, and Oregon. The Foundation also awarded grants that year to recipients in Utah, Florida, and Kansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Canc open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 14 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $79K; repeat grants $146K. How we count
Medians: $75K first-time, $100K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $648K (2020) to $1.6M (2023). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uncle Kory Foundation El Segundo, CA | Fund Research | $478,708 |
| The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, TX | Fund Research | $150,000 |
| The Regents of the University of California Los Angeles Oakland, CA | Fund Research | $150,000 |
| The UCLA Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Fund Research | $137,028 |
| Cancer Support Community South Bay Torrance, CA | Fund Research | $100,000 |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL | Fund Research | $75,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Research Rochester, MN | Fund Research | $75,000 |
| The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas, TX | Fund Research | $75,000 |
| Oregon Health & Science University Portland, OR | Fund Research | $75,000 |
| University of Utah Sal Lake City, UT | Fund Research | $75,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,383,563 | $2,786,197 | $3,081,348 | $1,574,736 | 14 | $306,308 |
| 2023 | $3,579,571 | $2,843,867 | $3,053,051 | $1,619,602 | 14 | $50,463 |
| 2022 | $3,413,242 | $2,416,101 | $2,647,573 | $1,485,572 | 12 | $-10,602 |
| 2021 | $3,850,011 | $2,209,480 | $1,530,515 | $744,000 | 12 | $305,878 |
| 2020 | $3,171,046 | $1,637,179 | $1,208,727 | $647,692 | 4 | $46,115 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s stated mission is to advance pancreatic cancer research and provide information, resources, and support to pancreatic cancer patients and their families. Its website describes a goal of funding projects and programs to improve patient care and treatment and, ultimately, pancreatic cancer survival rates.
The Seed Grant Program supports research in treatment and therapy, patient care, early diagnosis and detection, cancer biology, basic science, prevention and metabolism, and research core facilities. The Foundation says the program is intended to help researchers test innovative ideas, generate preliminary data for further funding, and build collaborations. Its website also describes a PNET Pathway Grant Program focused on pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors and a UCLA Catalyst Grant Program supporting pancreatic cancer research and UCLA-based collaboration.
The Foundation’s 2024 filing describes support for basic and clinical scientists, UCLA laboratories conducting basic and translational research, and a pancreas tissue bank. It also describes patient services including counseling, support groups, clinical-trial updates, financial aid, and genetic counseling. Among the 2024 grantees, the UCLA Foundation describes itself as UCLA’s giving, receiving, and investing arm; Mayo Clinic describes its work as integrated clinical practice, education, and research; and the University of Miami describes itself as a research university with medical and other academic programs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the Foundation made 14 grants totaling $1,574,736. Grant amounts ranged from $29,000 to $478,708, with a median grant of $75,000. The listed grants were for research.
The largest 2024 grants included $478,708 to Uncle Kory Foundation, $150,000 to the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, $150,000 to The Regents of the University of California Los Angeles, $137,028 to The UCLA Foundation, and $100,000 to Cancer Support Community South Bay. Other listed awards included $75,000 each to the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Mayo Clinic Research, the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Oregon Health & Science University, the University of Utah, and the University of Miami; the American Pancreatic Association received $50,000.
The Seed Grant Program offers one-year awards of $75,000, with no indirect costs. Applications are invited from U.S. academic institutions and research organizations. Eligible applicants include early-career academic researchers, including junior faculty, staff scientists, and postdoctoral trainees. Each application must have one PI; collaborative projects are encouraged, but multi-PI applications are not allowed. Applicants without independent research programs must enlist a senior mentor with a track record in pancreatic cancer research. The award is made to the PI’s institution. If applicable, IRB or IACUC approval is required by the time of funding, though it may be pending at submission. Applications are submitted as a single PDF through the submission website; listed materials include a cover page, a title and abstract of 300 words or less, and a three-page research plan.
The Foundation’s inaugural UCLA Catalyst Grant cycle was for 2025 and is past. It offered two UCLA investigators three-year awards of $75,000 per year in direct costs. The PNET Pathway Grant Program’s inaugural application deadline was also May 15, 2026, which is past.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lisa Manheim as chief executive officer and director; Agnes Berliner Hirshberg as director and president; Michael Scott as director; Jon Hirshberg, Lisa Hirshberg, and Michael Berliner as directors; and Leonard Altadonna as acting treasurer. The filing states that the CEO and president are daughter and mother, that Jon Hirshberg and Lisa Manheim are family members of the president, and that Lisa Manheim and Mike Berliner are siblings.
Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Canc is led by Lisa Manheim, Chief Executive Officer & Director since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lisa Manheim
Chief Executive Officer & Director
Director & Foundation Manager → Chief Executive Officer & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$208K (2020) → $275K (2024)
Agnes Berliner Hirshberg
Director & President
Director President → Director & President, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Scott Esq.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon Hirshberg
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Hirshberg
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Berliner
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leonard Altadonna CPA
Acting Treasurer
Director → Acting Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Stephen C. Prince CPA (2020–2021) — Director · Filing note: Through feb 20
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $275K, to Lisa Manheim (Chief Executive Officer, Director).
Frequently asked questions about Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Canc
How much does Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Canc give each year?
Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Canc gave $1.6M across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.6M across 14 grants.
What is Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Canc's typical grant size?
Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Canc's median grant in 2024 was $75,000, and its average grant was $112,481, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Canc that year got $79K on average.
Where does Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Canc give grants?
Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Canc gives mostly in California: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Canc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Canc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Fund Research" (14 grants).
Who are Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Canc's largest grantees?
Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Canc's largest 2024 grantees include Uncle Kory Foundation ($478,708), The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center ($150,000) and The Regents of the University of California Los Angeles ($150,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Canc?
Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Canc reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.8M.
What does Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Canc fund?
The Foundation’s stated mission is to advance pancreatic cancer research and provide information, resources, and support to pancreatic cancer patients and their families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Canc?
The 2026 Seed Grant application cycle is closed. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Canc's EIN?
Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Canc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4640311. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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