Richard Hirsch Foundation

NEW YORK, NY EIN: 13-3343606

The Richard Hirsch Foundation is a private foundation incorporated in 1986 and based in New York City. It operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with a focus on philanthropic giving to charitable causes.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.2M

-4.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$180K

-6.4% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$4K

-6.4% YoY

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 April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary purpose is to fund charitable causes with a focus on:

Jewish organizations
Health and human services
New York law enforcement
Education
Philanthropy and voluntarism

Grantmaking

Grant Range

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation funds organizations across multiple states and cities, including:

New York
Connecticut
Florida
California
Texas

Grant Distribution by State

New York $542K (60%)

Florida $114K (13%)

Connecticut $105K (12%)

Rhode Island $64K (7%)

New Jersey $28K (3%)

North Carolina $20K (2%)

Maryland $6K (1%)

District of Columbia $6K (1%)

+7 more states

States

California Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Georgia Massachusetts Maryland Michigan North Carolina New Jersey New York Rhode Island Tennessee Texas Virginia

Cities

Ann ArborAnnandale On HudsonAtlantaAtlantic BeachBerkeleyBoca RatonBostonBoynton BeachBrooklynCamp PendletonChapel HillCos CobDallasEnglewoodGreenwichHewlettIrvingJacksonJacksonvilleLake Worth

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets:

2024: $2,226,405
2023: $2,320,000

Annual Activity:

2024 Total Revenue: $185,463
2024 Total Expenses: $281,869
2023 Total Revenue: $53,200
2023 Total Expenses: $287,000

Liabilities: $0

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$2,226,405	$2,322,811	$2,556,907
Revenue	$185,463	$53,220	$453,761
Expenses	$281,869	$287,316	$312,155
Qualifying Distributions	$226,788	$231,830	$271,396
Net Investment Income	$23,918	$4,875	$17,569
Distributable Amount	$111,692	$110,076	$121,552

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

229 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Fifth Avenue Synagogue ($50,000), Palm Beach Jewish ($26,750), Laniado Development Fund Inc ($12,500).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
A H BIELSKI FOUNDATION PALM BEACH, FL	FOR THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF DONEE	$2,500
ALGEMEINER BROOKLYN, NY	FOR THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF DONEE	$5,000
BARD COLLEGE-BPI ANNANDALE ON HUDSON, NY	FOR THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF DONEE	$1,000
BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL FOUNDATION NEW YORK, NY	FOR THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF DONEE	$2,500
BROWN UNIVERSITY PROVIDENCE, RI	FOR THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF DONEE	$6,000
CHABAD OF GREENWICH GREENWICH, CT	FOR THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF DONEE	$1,800
CHABAD OF PALM BEACH PALM BEACH, FL	FOR THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF DONEE	$1,500
CHRISTOPHER & DANA REEVE FDN SHORT HILLS, NJ	FOR THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF DONEE	$2,500
CITY HARVEST NEW YORK, NY	FOR THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF DONEE	$250
CITY MEALS ON WHEELS NEW YORK, NY	FOR THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF DONEE	$250

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Richard L. Hirsch – Chairman
Adam Hirsch – President & Treasurer
Susan Hartley Moss – Vice President and Secretary
Rick Smith – Trustee

All officers serve without compensation.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
RICHARD L HIRSCH	CHAIRMAN	5	—
ADAM HIRSCH	PRESIDENT & TREASURER	5	—
SUSAN HARTLEY MOSS	VICE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY	1	—
RICK SMITH	TRUSTEE	0.5	—

Contact Information

Address: 1 E 66th St Apt 8g, New York City, NY 10065-5862
Telephone: 212-517-7171
EIN: 13-3343606

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Richard Hirsch Foundation fund?

The foundation's primary purpose is to fund charitable causes with a focus on: • Jewish organizations • Health and human services • New York law enforcement • Education • Philanthropy and voluntarism

How do I apply for a grant from Richard Hirsch Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** • Made 66 grants in 2024 • Made 41 grants in 2023 • Total giving in 2024: $180,050 • Total distributions in 2023: $232,000 **Grant Sizes:** • Typical award range: $200–$109,720 • Median grant amount: $2,500 • Maximum grant amount: $25,000 **Recent Grant Recipients (2024):** • Fifth Avenue Synagogue: $50,000 • Palm Beach Jewish Center: $26,750 • Laniado Development Fund: $12,500

Where does Richard Hirsch Foundation make grants?

The foundation funds organizations across multiple states and cities, including: • New York • Connecticut • Florida • California • Texas

What size grants does Richard Hirsch Foundation award?

In 2024, Richard Hirsch Foundation awarded 41 grants totaling $180K — an average of about $4K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Richard Hirsch Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Richard Hirsch Foundation reported a distributable amount of $112K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.