Hyman a & Ida Kirsner Family
Hyman a & Ida Kirsner Family is a private foundation based in Boca Raton, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports 11 grants totaling $35,000 to charitable organizations, including organizations in Florida, New York, and Massachusetts.
Hyman a & Ida Kirsner Family at a glance
In short: Hyman a & Ida Kirsner Family gave $35K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Florida. 36% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $35,000
- -30.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -8.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,182
- -23.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $599,296
- -2.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (4 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (83% 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 Hyman a & Ida Kirsner Family
- 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: 2494 South Ocean Blvd A-1, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Phone: (954) 768-8224
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hyman a & Ida Kirsner Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was United Way of Miami ($7K). Together the top 10 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 56 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Florida (83%), New York (9%), and Massachusetts (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Hyman a & Ida Kirsner Family open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 11 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−17%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 116% 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 $35K (2020) to $53K (2022). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Miami Miami, FL | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Temple Beth Am Pinecrest, FL | Unrestricted | $6,500 |
| Beth El - the Beaches Synagogue Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Area Stage South Miami, FL | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Jewish National Fund New York, NY | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| The Innovation Trail of GTR Boston Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Brevard Humane Society Merrit Island, FL | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| United Way of Brevard County Rockledge, FL | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Space Coast Honor Flight Inc Rockledge, FL | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Funding Florida Legal Aid Maitland, FL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Hyman a & Ida Kirsner Family?
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 | $599,296 | $26,701 | $42,972 | $35,000 | 11 | $35,000 | $18,729 | $30,122 |
| 2023 | $615,567 | $35,567 | $58,840 | $50,000 | 12 | $50,000 | $26,727 | $31,923 |
| 2022 | $638,900 | $35,430 | $58,851 | $53,000 | 12 | $53,000 | $23,863 | $36,872 |
| 2021 | $662,321 | $51,665 | $53,337 | $42,000 | 12 | $42,000 | $21,209 | $39,381 |
| 2020 | $663,993 | $29,081 | $40,020 | $35,000 | 9 | — | $20,822 | $39,690 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hyman a & Ida Kirsner Family reported a distributable amount of $30K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including theaters, synagogues, Jewish National Fund, United Ways, a humane society, a veterans’ honor flight organization, a legal aid fund, and a school.
The grantees describe their work in varied terms: Area Stage says it provides theatrical experiences, nurtures emerging theater artists, and works to make theater accessible, including to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Jewish National Fund-USA says it works to build a prosperous future for Israel and its people through programs that include forestry, water solutions, community building, education, and heritage preservation. United Way of Brevard County says it supports safety-net services and works on education, family financial stability, and preventing crises. Space Coast Honor Flight says it transports veterans to Washington, D.C., to visit their memorials. Miami Country Day School says it educates children from junior kindergarten through grade 12.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $35,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $7,000, with a median of $3,000. All listed grants were designated unrestricted. Among the recipients were United Way of Miami ($7,000), Temple Beth Am ($6,500), Beth El – The Beaches Synagogue ($4,000), Area Stage ($3,000), Jewish National Fund ($3,000), and The Innovation Trail of Greater Boston ($3,000). Other recipients included Brevard Humane Society ($2,500), United Way of Brevard County ($2,500), Space Coast Honor Flight ($2,000), Funding Florida Legal Aid ($1,000), and Miami Country Day School ($500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Harry Kirsner, Diane A Goldberg, Marvin A Kirsner, Steven Kirsner, and Ronald M Kirsner as directors.
Hyman a & Ida Kirsner Family's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Diane A. Goldberg
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Harry Kirsner
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marvin A. Kirsner
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ronald M. Kirsner
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Steven Kirsner
Director
On filings since 2020
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 Hyman a & Ida Kirsner Family
How much does Hyman a & Ida Kirsner Family give each year?
Hyman a & Ida Kirsner Family gave $35K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $50K across 12 grants.
What is Hyman a & Ida Kirsner Family's typical grant size?
Hyman a & Ida Kirsner Family's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $3,182, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hyman a & Ida Kirsner Family that year got $3K on average.
Where does Hyman a & Ida Kirsner Family give grants?
Hyman a & Ida Kirsner Family gives mostly in Florida: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (9%) and Massachusetts (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Miami, FL (2 grants) and Rockledge, FL (2 grants).
Does Hyman a & Ida Kirsner Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Hyman a & Ida Kirsner Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Hyman a & Ida Kirsner Family's largest grantees?
Hyman a & Ida Kirsner Family's largest 2024 grantees include United Way of Miami ($7,000), Temple Beth Am ($6,500) and Beth El - the Beaches Synagogue ($4,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hyman a & Ida Kirsner Family?
Hyman a & Ida Kirsner Family reported $599K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $35K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $30K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Hyman a & Ida Kirsner Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including theaters, synagogues, Jewish National Fund, United Ways, a humane society, a veterans’ honor flight organization, a legal aid fund, and a school. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hyman a & Ida Kirsner Family?
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 Hyman a & Ida Kirsner Family's EIN?
Hyman a & Ida Kirsner Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0711872. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Hyman a & Ida Kirsner Family 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Hyman a & Ida Kirsner Family's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in Florida
United Jewish Community of Broward County Inc
Davie, FL
The Federation funds Jewish organizations and programs addressing community needs, safety, education, Israel and global Jewish life, and crisis response, with work focused on Broward County, Israel, and Jewish communities worldwide. In 2025, grants ranged from $5,500 to $1,497,202, with a median of $25,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests; proposals are by invitation only.
Assets
$210.6M
Grants
99
Total Given
$8.2M
Publix Super Markets Charities Inc
Lakeland, FL
Publix Super Markets Charities supports nonprofits addressing hunger, homelessness and housing, youth, education, and community needs in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and Kentucky. Its 2024 median grant was $2,500, though awards ranged widely; it accepts online requests from eligible organizations, with application periods varying by program.
Assets
$233.8M
Grants
3,269
Total Given
$52.5M
The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida Inc
Jacksonville, FL
The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida supports neighborhood strengthening, nonprofit capacity, education, older adults, the arts, and other community needs, primarily in Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, Putnam, and St. Johns counties. Its 2024 grants had a median of $5,000, while its Program Support grants offer up to $25,000; eligible nonprofits may apply to competitive programs, but donor-advised funds do not accept applications.
Assets
$708.7M
Grants
2,470
Total Given
$78.0M
Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Inc
Tampa, FL
The Community Foundation of Tampa Bay funds nonprofits through competitive grants and other programs focused on economic opportunity, environmental resilience, health and wellbeing, education, and vibrant communities. Its typical grant is about $25,000, and it serves Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando, and Citrus counties. It accepts applications through its competitive grants process and rolling Critical Needs List.
Assets
$1.0B
Grants
698
Total Given
$54.3M
Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc
Venice, FL
Gulf Coast Community Foundation funds arts and culture, civic and economic development, education, the environment, health and human services, and disaster response, with grants generally serving Sarasota and Charlotte counties, DeSoto County, Boca Grande, Lakewood Ranch, and Longboat Key, Florida. In 2025, grants ranged from $5,030 to $2,101,739, with a median of $16,251; Community Grants are capped at $25,000 per nonprofit per fiscal year. It accepts letters of inquiry for Community Grants; Catalytic and Initiative Grants are by invitation.
Assets
$533.7M
Grants
651
Total Given
$45.0M
Early Learning Coalition of Broward County Inc
Fort Lauderdale, FL
The Early Learning Coalition of Broward funds child care reimbursement and early-learning providers, including programs supporting child care and preschool, primarily in Broward County, Florida. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,127 to $3,994,863, with a median of $158,921. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$15.9M
Grants
636
Total Given
$152.2M
More similar funders
More Funders in Florida
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Hyman a & Ida Kirsner Family's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Hyman a & Ida Kirsner Family down — hundreds of funders to go?