The Baron De Hirsch Fund
Supports the mission of united jewish appeal-federation of jewish philanthropies of New York, inc., (uja-federation of New York).
The Baron De Hirsch Fund at a glance
In short: The Baron De Hirsch Fund gave $175K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $44K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $175,000
- +191.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +300.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $43,750
- -27.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $42,500
- Total assets
- $4,033,413
- +2.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (57% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Baron De Hirsch Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Federations of North America ($65K). Together the top 4 received $175K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 25 (52%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Baron De Hirsch Fund gives
- Giving fell 60% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2024) to $745K (2023). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $175K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federations of North America New York, NY | For General Charitable Purposes | $65,000 |
| Friends of Ethiopian Jews Inc Newton Centre, MA | For General Charitable Purposes | $50,000 |
| Afaacci Staten Island, NY | For General Charitable Purposes | $35,000 |
| US Friends of Dror Israel Boca Raton, FL | For General Charitable Purposes | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,033,413 | $2,782 | $202,760 | $175,000 | 4 | $2,782 |
| 2024 | $3,929,075 | $2,435 | $97,239 | $60,000 | 1 | $2,435 |
| 2023 | $4,403,237 | $2,202 | $791,926 | $745,000 | 8 | $2,202 |
| 2022 | $4,166,632 | $269,760 | $488,110 | $435,000 | 5 | $269,734 |
| 2021 | $5,068,209 | $418,858 | $434,290 | $355,000 | 7 | $418,858 |
About The Baron De Hirsch Fund
Based on IRS filings
The Baron De Hirsch Fund is a public charity, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $175K. Net investment income was $3K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Baron De Hirsch Fund is led by Michael P. Lustig, President & Trustee on every filing since 2021; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael P. Lustig
President & Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Evelyn B. Kenvin
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Linda Gerstel
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Marc K. Suvall
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Rebecca Katz-White
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roni Rubenstein
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Stanley Baumblatt
Secretary, Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven J. Fredman
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Anna Riesenberg
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Gary Gordon (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Lois Conway (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 The Baron De Hirsch Fund
How much does The Baron De Hirsch Fund give each year?
The Baron De Hirsch Fund gave $175K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $60K across 1 grant.
What is The Baron De Hirsch Fund's typical grant size?
The Baron De Hirsch Fund's median grant in 2025 was $42,500, and its average grant was $43,750, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Baron De Hirsch Fund give grants?
The Baron De Hirsch Fund gives mostly in New York: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (29%) and Florida (14%).
Does The Baron De Hirsch Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Baron De Hirsch Fund's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Baron De Hirsch Fund?
The Baron De Hirsch Fund reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3K.
What is The Baron De Hirsch Fund's EIN?
The Baron De Hirsch Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-5562971. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 21, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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