Richard Hirsch Foundation
The Richard Hirsch Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2024 recipients included synagogues, educational institutions, health and human services organizations, and other nonprofits.
Richard Hirsch Foundation at a glance
In short: Richard Hirsch Foundation gave $180K across 41 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in New York. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $180,050
- -6.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 41
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,391
- -6.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $2,226,405
- -4.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (8 of 41, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (61% 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 Richard Hirsch 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: 1 East 66Th Street 8G, New York, NY 10065
Phone: (212) 517-7171
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Richard Hirsch Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fifth Avenue Synagogue ($50K). Together the top 10 received $135K.
Grant Size Distribution
272 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 269 grants of 272 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipient states represented the following shares of grant dollars: New York, 61%; Florida, 18%; Connecticut, 12%; Rhode Island, 3%; and New Jersey, 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Richard Hirsch Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 41 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 76% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 203% 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 $180K (2024) to $228K (2022). In 2024 it made 41 grants totaling $180K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fifth Avenue Synagogue New York, NY | For the Charitable Purpose of Donee | $50,000 |
| Palm Beach Jewish Palm Beach, FL | For the Charitable Purpose of Donee | $26,750 |
| Laniado Development Fund Inc Monsey, NY | For the Charitable Purpose of Donee | $12,500 |
| Greenwich Hosp Fdn Cos Cob, CT | For the Charitable Purpose of Donee | $10,000 |
| Yeshiva of South Shore Hewlett, NY | For the Charitable Purpose of Donee | $10,000 |
| Brown University Providence, RI | For the Charitable Purpose of Donee | $6,000 |
| Algemeiner Brooklyn, NY | For the Charitable Purpose of Donee | $5,000 |
| Clal New York City, NY | For the Charitable Purpose of Donee | $5,000 |
| Columbia University New York, NY | For the Charitable Purpose of Donee | $5,000 |
| UJA JCC Greenwich Greenwich, CT | For the Charitable Purpose of Donee | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,226,405 | $185,463 | $281,869 | $180,050 | 41 | $226,788 | $23,918 | $111,692 |
| 2023 | $2,322,811 | $53,220 | $287,316 | $192,427 | 41 | $231,830 | $4,875 | $110,076 |
| 2022 | $2,556,907 | $453,761 | $312,155 | $227,756 | 47 | $271,396 | $17,569 | $121,552 |
| 2021 | $2,084,217 | $230,531 | $268,981 | $191,420 | 66 | $234,140 | $195,690 | $122,924 |
| 2020 | $2,470,016 | $1,104,037 | $257,842 | $199,139 | 77 | — | $54,619 | $102,123 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Richard Hirsch Foundation reported a distributable amount of $112K 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 working in areas including Jewish community life, education, health care, child and family services, and conservation. These describe the recipients’ work, not a stated foundation focus.
For example, Laniado Development Fund Inc. says its mission is to support Laniado Hospital in Netanya, Israel, and other charitable organizations. Kids in Crisis Inc. describes its work as building healthy communities through prevention, counseling, and crisis services. The National Audubon Society says it works toward a future where birds thrive across the Americas through conservation. The Floating Hospital describes providing primary health care to a largely medically underserved population.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 41 grants totaling $180,050. Grants ranged from $250 to $50,000, with a median grant of $2,500. Larger awards included $50,000 to Fifth Avenue Synagogue, $26,750 to Palm Beach Jewish, $12,500 to Laniado Development Fund Inc., and $10,000 each to Greenwich Hosp Fdn and Yeshiva of South Shore.
Other 2024 recipients included Brown University ($6,000); AlgemEiner, Clal, Columbia University, and UJA JCC Greenwich ($5,000 each); and A H Bielski Foundation and Birthright Israel Foundation ($2,500 each).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Richard L. Hirsch as chairman; Adam Hirsch as president and treasurer; Susan Hartley Moss as vice president and secretary; and Rick Smith as trustee.
Richard Hirsch Foundation is led by Adam Hirsch, President & Treasurer since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Adam Hirsch
President & Treasurer
Treasurer → President & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard L. Hirsch
Chairman
President → Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rick Smith
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Hartley Moss
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Daniel Hirsch (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Michelle Hirsch (2020–2021) — Trustee
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 Richard Hirsch Foundation
How much does Richard Hirsch Foundation give each year?
Richard Hirsch Foundation gave $180K across 41 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $192K across 41 grants.
What is Richard Hirsch Foundation's typical grant size?
Richard Hirsch Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $4,391, across 41 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Richard Hirsch Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Richard Hirsch Foundation give grants?
Richard Hirsch Foundation gives mostly in New York: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (18%) and Connecticut (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (16 grants), Palm Beach, FL (3 grants), Greenwich, CT (3 grants) and Cos Cob, CT (2 grants).
Who are Richard Hirsch Foundation's largest grantees?
Richard Hirsch Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Fifth Avenue Synagogue ($50,000), Palm Beach Jewish ($26,750) and Laniado Development Fund Inc ($12,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Richard Hirsch Foundation?
Richard Hirsch Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $227K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $112K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Richard Hirsch Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including Jewish community life, education, health care, child and family services, and conservation. These describe the recipients’ work, not a stated foundation focus. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Richard Hirsch 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 Richard Hirsch Foundation's EIN?
Richard Hirsch Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3343606. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Richard Hirsch 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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