Hirshon Family Charitable Foundation
The Hirshon Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in South Portland, Maine. In its 2025 filing, it reported giving $78,534 in grants to 12 charitable organizations; all listed grants were for general support.
Hirshon Family Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Hirshon Family Charitable Foundation gave $79K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Maine. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $78,534
- +823.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +140.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,545
- +285.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $2,314,954
- +101.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maine (78% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Hirshon Family Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 52 Cloyster Road, South Portland, ME 04106
Phone: (207) 329-9471
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hirshon Family Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Maine Jewish Museum ($38K). Together the top 10 received $78K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 78% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maine and 22% to recipients in Michigan. The filing also lists Virginia and Washington, DC, at 0% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Hirshon Family Charitable Foundation gives
- 17% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2024) to $79K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $79K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Jewish Museum Portland, ME | General Support | $38,313 |
| Jewish Family Services Ann Arbor, MI | General Support | $17,500 |
| Maine Public Television Portland, ME | General Support | $10,000 |
| Portland Ovations Portland, ME | General Support | $5,000 |
| Maine Justice Foundation Augusta, ME | General Support | $3,333 |
| Etz Chaim Synagogue Portland, ME | General Support | $2,500 |
| Campaign for Justice Portland, ME | General Support | $1,500 |
| Jewish Community Alliance Portland, ME | General Support | $188 |
| Bruce Whittier Middle School Poland, ME | General Support | $100 |
| Saint Mark's Episcopal Church Waterville, ME | General Support | $50 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,314,954 | $1,062,114 | $93,051 | $78,534 | 12 | $85,462 | $57,689 | $90,995 |
| 2024 | $1,148,978 | $1,050,063 | $21,795 | $8,500 | 5 | $20,795 | $24,063 | $32,688 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hirshon Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $91K for 2025 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose stated missions span several areas. Portland Ovations says it presents performing artists and creates educational experiences in the arts. The Maine Justice Foundation says it partners with legal aid providers and social justice organizations to support fairness and justice in Maine. The Jewish Community Alliance says it supports Jewish philanthropic, benevolent, educational, and communal activities in Southern Maine. The American Diabetes Association says it works to prevent and cure diabetes and improve the lives of people affected by diabetes. Defenders of Wildlife describes its mission as protecting native animals and plants in their natural communities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $78,534. Grant amounts ranged from $25 to $38,313, with a median of $2,000. Its largest grants were $38,313 to Maine Jewish Museum, $17,500 to Jewish Family Services, $10,000 to Maine Public Television, $5,000 to Portland Ovations, and $3,333 to Maine Justice Foundation. Each was listed for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert Hirshon as President/Treasurer, Sara Hirshon as Secretary, and Jason Hirshon, Miriam Hirshon, and Todd Hirshon as directors.
Hirshon Family Charitable Foundation is led by Robert Hirshon, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2024; all 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert Hirshon
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2024
8 hrs/week
$1K (2024) → $500 (2025)
Jason Hirshon
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$1K (2024) → $500 (2025)
Miriam Hirshon
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$1K (2024) → $500 (2025)
Todd Hirshon
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$1K (2024) → $500 (2025)
Sara Hirshon
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$1K (2024) → $500 (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $500, to Robert Hirshon (President/Treasurer). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Hirshon Family Charitable Foundation
How much does Hirshon Family Charitable Foundation give each year?
Hirshon Family Charitable Foundation gave $79K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $9K across 5 grants.
What is Hirshon Family Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Hirshon Family Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $6,545, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Hirshon Family Charitable Foundation give grants?
Hirshon Family Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Maine: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Michigan (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, ME (6 grants).
Does Hirshon Family Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Hirshon Family Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Hirshon Family Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Hirshon Family Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Maine Jewish Museum ($38,313), Jewish Family Services ($17,500) and Maine Public Television ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Hirshon Family Charitable Foundation?
Hirshon Family Charitable Foundation reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $85K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $91K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Hirshon Family Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose stated missions span several areas. Portland Ovations says it presents performing artists and creates educational experiences in the arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hirshon Family Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Hirshon Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Hirshon Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-1920573. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Does Hirshon Family Charitable 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.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 2, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2024
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