The Hire Family Foundation
The Hire Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Rocky River, Ohio. In 2024, it awarded grants to charitable organizations in Ohio and Colorado, supporting grantees whose work includes hunger relief, education, crisis care, camps for children with serious illnesses, autism services, dance, wildlife care, and the arts.
The Hire Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Hire Family Foundation gave $312K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in Ohio. 41% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $312,290
- -19.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- -12.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,195
- -8.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,690,219
- -1.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 41% first-time grantees (9 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (73% 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 The Hire Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing states that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations. An application is available; contact Jolene Parrish. Award restrictions are noted in the grant application.
- Review Cycle
- September 30 each year.
- Deadline
- September 30 each year.
- Contact
Application contact: Jolene Parrish
Mailing address: 619 Linda Street Ste 200, Rocky River, OH 44116
Phone: (440) 356-6639
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Hire Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Children's Hunger Alliance ($40K). Together the top 10 received $247K.
Grant Size Distribution
132 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 124 grants of 132 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 73% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 27% to recipients in Colorado; the reported share for Michigan was 0%. These figures describe the locations of that year’s grant recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Hire Family Foundation open to new grantees?
41%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 22 grantees (41%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 162% 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 $300K (2021) to $430K (2020). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $312K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Hunger Alliance Columbus, OH | Charitable | $40,000 |
| North Central State College Foundation Mansfield, OH | Charitable | $36,790 |
| Aspen Hope Center Basalt, CO | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Flying Horse Farms Mt Gilead, OH | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Mansfield Area Y Mansfield, OH | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Ascendigo Autism Services Carbondale, CO | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Aspen, CO | Charitable | $15,000 |
| North End Community Improvement Collaborative Mansfield, OH | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Richland County American Red Cross Columbus, OH | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Third Street Family Health Services Mansfield, OH | Charitable | $15,000 |
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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 | $2,690,219 | $308,476 | $343,395 | $312,290 | 22 | $312,290 | $278,057 | $192,723 |
| 2023 | $2,726,868 | $1,250,642 | $415,531 | $387,073 | 25 | $387,073 | $201,178 | $144,505 |
| 2022 | $2,260,981 | $278,223 | $366,819 | $336,902 | 26 | $336,902 | $254,625 | $141,339 |
| 2021 | $2,348,420 | $148,113 | $326,371 | $300,186 | 24 | $300,186 | $420,669 | $150,050 |
| 2020 | $2,295,280 | $146,505 | $444,601 | $430,486 | 35 | — | $138,825 | $143,113 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hire Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $193K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants supported organizations with a range of missions. Children’s Hunger Alliance describes its work as addressing food insecurity by helping ensure children in Ohio have access to nutritious meals year-round. North Central State College Foundation says it secures financial and community support to help the college provide lifelong learning opportunities. Aspen Hope Center describes providing clinical care and other support to people in emotional crisis, while Flying Horse Farms offers medically safe, cost-free camp experiences for children with serious illnesses and their families.
Other 2024 grantees describe work in community-based learning for people across the autism spectrum (Ascendigo Autism Services), dance education and appreciation (Aspen Santa Fe Ballet), care for injured and displaced wildlife and conservation education (Ohio Bird Sanctuary), and fostering creative potential through artistic expression (Richland Academy of the Arts).
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $312,290. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $40,000, with a median of $10,000.
Among the largest grants were $40,000 to Children’s Hunger Alliance, $36,790 to North Central State College Foundation, $35,000 to Aspen Hope Center, $30,000 to Flying Horse Farms, and $25,000 to Mansfield Area Y. Other notable grants included $20,000 to Ascendigo Autism Services and $15,000 each to Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, North End Community Improvement Collaborative, Richland County American Red Cross, and Third Street Family Health Services.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James F Hire as president and director, Lawrence M Wolf as treasurer and director, and Jolene J Parrish as secretary and director.
The Hire Family Foundation is led by James F. Hire, President & Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James F. Hire
President & Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Lawrence M. Wolf
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jolene J. Parrish
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: John S. Hire (2020) — Secretary & Director
- Former: Phyllis F. Hire (2020) — President & Director
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 The Hire Family Foundation
How much does The Hire Family Foundation give each year?
The Hire Family Foundation gave $312K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $387K across 25 grants.
What is The Hire Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Hire Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,195, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Hire Family Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does The Hire Family Foundation give grants?
The Hire Family Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (27%). The most frequent recipient cities were Mansfield, OH (8 grants), Aspen, CO (5 grants), Columbus, OH (2 grants) and Basalt, CO (2 grants).
Does The Hire Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on The Hire Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (22 grants).
Who are The Hire Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Hire Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Children's Hunger Alliance ($40,000), North Central State College Foundation ($36,790) and Aspen Hope Center ($35,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Hire Family Foundation?
The Hire Family Foundation reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $312K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $193K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Hire Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants supported organizations with a range of missions. Children’s Hunger Alliance describes its work as addressing food insecurity by helping ensure children in Ohio have access to nutritious meals year-round. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Hire Family Foundation?
The foundation’s filing states that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Hire Family Foundation's EIN?
The Hire Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0590536. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Hire Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-hire-family-foundation-morg_68f4f111198342a2a2240a27c483c1b7
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