A S And Elsie Hirshman Charitable | Foundation Profile
GrantBay analyzes IRS Form 990-PF data to help grant seekers find fit funders like A S And Elsie Hirshman Charitable. Data shown is extracted from Form 990-PF filings.
EIN: 04-6816458
Foundation Overview
Based in Boston, MA, A S And Elsie Hirshman Charitable has awarded 190 grants totaling $583,137 to organizations in Massachusetts, New York and 7 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $15,000, with a median award of $1,275.
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
6 of 62 recipients (10%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
Grants are geographically diversified with 28% in California and funding distributed across 9 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within California, funding concentrates in La Jolla (46%), San Diego (22%), Stanford (22%).
Funding Trajectory
Moderate 30% growth trend over 3 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into A S And Elsie Hirshman Charitable's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williams College | $1,100 | Williamstown, MA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2023 |
| Columbia Univiversity | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Gen. Charitable | 2023 |
| San Diego Museum Of Art | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2023 |
| Desert Oasis Rescue | $1,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Gen. Charitable | 2023 |
| La Jolla Ymca | $10,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2023 |
| San Diego Symphony | $1,300 | San Diego, CA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2023 |
| National Review Institute | $800 | New York, NY, US | Gen. Charitable | 2023 |
| Ironwood Pig Sanctuary | $750 | Marana, AZ, US | Gen. Charitable | 2023 |
| National Association Of Scholars | $11,000 | New York, NY, US | Gen. Charitable | 2023 |
| La Jolla Music Society | $5,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2023 |
| Edchoice Inc | $500 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Gen. Charitable | 2023 |
| Rillito Park Foundation | $1,000 | Tuscon, AZ, US | Gen. Charitable | 2023 |
| Institute For Justice | $750 | Arlington, VA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2023 |
| Intercollegiate Studies | $5,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Gen. Charitable | 2023 |
| Federalist Society | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Gen. Charitable | 2023 |
| Humane Society Of S Arizona | $250 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Gen. Charitable | 2023 |
| Jewish Graduate Student | $100 | Beverly Hills, CA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2023 |
| Goldwater Institute | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Gen. Charitable | 2023 |
| Harvard Law School | $2,750 | Cambridge, MA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2023 |
| Young Americans Foundation | $500 | Reston, VA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2023 |
| American Enterprise Institute | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | Gen. Charitable | 2023 |
| Hope Animal Shelter | $750 | Tuscon, AZ, US | Gen. Charitable | 2023 |
| Cato Institute | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Gen. Charitable | 2023 |
| Americans For Oxford Inc | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | Gen. Charitable | 2023 |
| Ucsd Foundation | $4,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2023 |
| Hoover Institute | $1,000 | Stanford, CA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2023 |
| Stanford University | $1,000 | Stanford, CA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2023 |
| Fidelity Charitable Foundation | $2,500 | Covington, KY, US | Gen. Charitable | 2023 |
| Rincon University | $500 | Tucson, AZ, US | Gen. Charitable | 2023 |
| La Jolla County Day School | $1,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2023 |
| Heritage Foundation | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Gen. Charitable | 2023 |
| Williams College | $1,100 | Williamstown, MA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2023 |
| Columbia Univiversity | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Gen. Charitable | 2023 |
| San Diego Museum Of Art | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2023 |
| Desert Oasis Rescue | $1,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Gen. Charitable | 2023 |
| La Jolla Ymca | $10,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2023 |
| San Diego Symphony | $1,300 | San Diego, CA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2023 |
| National Review Institute | $800 | New York, NY, US | Gen. Charitable | 2023 |
| Ironwood Pig Sanctuary | $750 | Marana, AZ, US | Gen. Charitable | 2023 |
| National Association Of Scholars | $11,000 | New York, NY, US | Gen. Charitable | 2023 |
| La Jolla Music Society | $5,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2023 |
| Edchoice Inc | $500 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Gen. Charitable | 2023 |
| Rillito Park Foundation | $1,000 | Tuscon, AZ, US | Gen. Charitable | 2023 |
| Institute For Justice | $750 | Arlington, VA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2023 |
| Intercollegiate Studies | $5,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Gen. Charitable | 2023 |
| Federalist Society | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Gen. Charitable | 2023 |
| Humane Society Of S Arizona | $250 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Gen. Charitable | 2023 |
| Jewish Graduate Student | $100 | Beverly Hills, CA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2023 |
| Goldwater Institute | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Gen. Charitable | 2023 |
| Harvard Law School | $2,750 | Cambridge, MA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2023 |
| Young Americans Foundation | $500 | Reston, VA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2023 |
| American Enterprise Institute | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | Gen. Charitable | 2023 |
| Hope Animal Shelter | $750 | Tuscon, AZ, US | Gen. Charitable | 2023 |
| Cato Institute | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Gen. Charitable | 2023 |
| Americans For Oxford Inc | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | Gen. Charitable | 2023 |
| Ucsd Foundation | $4,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2023 |
| Hoover Institute | $1,000 | Stanford, CA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2023 |
| Stanford University | $1,000 | Stanford, CA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2023 |
| Fidelity Charitable Foundation | $2,500 | Covington, KY, US | Gen. Charitable | 2023 |
| Rincon University | $500 | Tucson, AZ, US | Gen. Charitable | 2023 |
| La Jolla County Day School | $1,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2023 |
| Heritage Foundation | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Gen. Charitable | 2023 |
| Williams College | $1,100 | Williamstown, MA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2022 |
| Columbia Univiversity | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Gen. Charitable | 2022 |
| San Diego Museum Of Art | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2022 |
| La Jolla Ymca | $10,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2022 |
| San Diego Symphony | $1,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2022 |
| Ironwood Pig Sanctuary | $750 | Marana, AZ, US | Gen. Charitable | 2022 |
| National Association Of Scholars | $11,000 | New York, NY, US | Gen. Charitable | 2022 |
| St Augustine Church | $1,500 | Tuscon, AZ, US | Gen. Charitable | 2022 |
| La Jolla Music Society | $5,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2022 |
| Edchoice Inc | $500 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Gen. Charitable | 2022 |
| Rillito Park Foundation | $1,000 | Tuscon, AZ, US | Gen. Charitable | 2022 |
| Institute For Justice | $750 | Arlington, VA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2022 |
| Intercollegiate Studies | $6,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Gen. Charitable | 2022 |
| Federalist Society | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Gen. Charitable | 2022 |
| Humane Society Of S Arizona | $250 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Gen. Charitable | 2022 |
| Jewish Graduate Student | $100 | Beverly Hills, CA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2022 |
| Goldwater Institute | $3,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Gen. Charitable | 2022 |
| Harvard Law School | $1,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2022 |
| Young Americans Foundation | $500 | Reston, VA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2022 |
| American Enterprise | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | Gen. Charitable | 2022 |
| Heritage Cat Shelter | $1,000 | Tuscon, AZ, US | Gen. Charitable | 2022 |
| Hope Animal Shelter | $750 | Tuscon, AZ, US | Gen. Charitable | 2022 |
| Cato Institute | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Gen. Charitable | 2022 |
| N E Aquarium | $1,500 | Boston, MA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2022 |
| Americans For Oxford Inc | $13,000 | New York, NY, US | Gen. Charitable | 2022 |
| Ucsd Foundation | $4,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2022 |
| Hoover Institute | $5,000 | Stanford, CA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2022 |
| Stanford University | $1,000 | Stanford, CA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2022 |
| Fidelity Charitable Foundation | $2,500 | Covington, KY, US | Gen. Charitable | 2022 |
| Rincon University | $500 | Tucson, AZ, US | Gen. Charitable | 2022 |
| La Jolla County Day School | $1,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2022 |
| Heritage Foundation | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Gen. Charitable | 2022 |
| Harvard Magazine | $250 | Cambridge, MA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2022 |
| Italian American Association | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Gen. Charitable | 2022 |
| Williams College | $1,100 | Williamstown, MA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2022 |
| Columbia Univiversity | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Gen. Charitable | 2022 |
| San Diego Museum Of Art | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2022 |
| La Jolla Ymca | $10,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2022 |
| San Diego Symphony | $1,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2022 |
| Ironwood Pig Sanctuary | $750 | Marana, AZ, US | Gen. Charitable | 2022 |
| National Association Of Scholars | $11,000 | New York, NY, US | Gen. Charitable | 2022 |
| St Augustine Church | $1,500 | Tuscon, AZ, US | Gen. Charitable | 2022 |
| La Jolla Music Society | $5,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2022 |
| Edchoice Inc | $500 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Gen. Charitable | 2022 |
| Rillito Park Foundation | $1,000 | Tuscon, AZ, US | Gen. Charitable | 2022 |
| Institute For Justice | $750 | Arlington, VA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2022 |
| Intercollegiate Studies | $6,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Gen. Charitable | 2022 |
| Federalist Society | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Gen. Charitable | 2022 |
| Humane Society Of S Arizona | $250 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Gen. Charitable | 2022 |
| Jewish Graduate Student | $100 | Beverly Hills, CA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2022 |
| Goldwater Institute | $3,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Gen. Charitable | 2022 |
| Harvard Law School | $1,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2022 |
| Young Americans Foundation | $500 | Reston, VA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2022 |
| American Enterprise | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | Gen. Charitable | 2022 |
| Heritage Cat Shelter | $1,000 | Tuscon, AZ, US | Gen. Charitable | 2022 |
| Hope Animal Shelter | $750 | Tuscon, AZ, US | Gen. Charitable | 2022 |
| Cato Institute | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Gen. Charitable | 2022 |
| N E Aquarium | $1,500 | Boston, MA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2022 |
| Americans For Oxford Inc | $13,000 | New York, NY, US | Gen. Charitable | 2022 |
| Ucsd Foundation | $4,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2022 |
| Hoover Institute | $5,000 | Stanford, CA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2022 |
| Stanford University | $1,000 | Stanford, CA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2022 |
| Fidelity Charitable Foundation | $2,500 | Covington, KY, US | Gen. Charitable | 2022 |
| Rincon University | $500 | Tucson, AZ, US | Gen. Charitable | 2022 |
| La Jolla County Day School | $1,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2022 |
| Heritage Foundation | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Gen. Charitable | 2022 |
| Harvard Magazine | $250 | Cambridge, MA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2022 |
| Italian American Association | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Gen. Charitable | 2022 |
| S Arizona Beagle Rescue | $1,500 | Tuscon, AZ, US | Gen. Charitable | 2021 |
| Williams College | $1,600 | Williamstown, MA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2021 |
| Columbia Univiversity | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Gen. Charitable | 2021 |
| San Diego Museum Of Art | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2021 |
| La Jolla Ymca | $10,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2021 |
| San Diego Symphony | $1,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2021 |
| Ironwood Pig Sanctuary | $500 | Marana, AZ, US | Gen. Charitable | 2021 |
| National Association Of Scholars | $14,800 | New York, NY, US | Gen. Charitable | 2021 |
| St Augustine Church | $1,500 | Tuscon, AZ, US | Gen. Charitable | 2021 |
| La Jolla Music Society | $1,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2021 |
| Edchoice Inc | $500 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Gen. Charitable | 2021 |
| Institute For Justice | $1,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2021 |
| Intercollegiate Studies | $6,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Gen. Charitable | 2021 |
| Humane Society Of S Arizona | $250 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Gen. Charitable | 2021 |
| Goldwater Institute | $1,250 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Gen. Charitable | 2021 |
| Harvard Law School | $750 | Cambridge, MA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2021 |
| American Enterprise | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | Gen. Charitable | 2021 |
| Heritage Cat Shelter | $2,000 | Tuscon, AZ, US | Gen. Charitable | 2021 |
| Hope Animal Shelter | $250 | Tuscon, AZ, US | Gen. Charitable | 2021 |
| Cato Institute | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Gen. Charitable | 2021 |
| N E Aquarium | $1,500 | Boston, MA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2021 |
| Americans For Oxford Inc | $10,500 | New York, NY, US | Gen. Charitable | 2021 |
| Ucsd Foundation | $4,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2021 |
| Hoover Institute | $1,000 | Stanford, CA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2021 |
| Stanford University | $2,000 | Stanford, CA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2021 |
| Ucla Foundation | $100 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2021 |
| Fidelity Charitable Foundation | $2,500 | Covington, KY, US | Gen. Charitable | 2021 |
| Various | $887 | La Jolla, CA, US | La Jolla | 2021 |
| Rincon University | $500 | Tucson, AZ, US | Gen. Charitable | 2021 |
| La Jolla County Day School | $1,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2021 |
| S Arizona Beagle Rescue | $750 | Tuscon, AZ, US | Gen. Charitable | 2020 |
| Williams College | $600 | Williamstown, MA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2020 |
| Columbia Univiversity | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Gen. Charitable | 2020 |
| San Diego Museum Of Art | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2020 |
| La Jolla Ymca | $10,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2020 |
| San Diego Symphony | $1,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2020 |
| Ironwood Pig Sanctuary | $500 | Marana, AZ, US | Gen. Charitable | 2020 |
| National Association Of Scholars | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Gen. Charitable | 2020 |
| La Jolla Music Society | $2,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2020 |
| Neuro Psych Assoc | $2,400 | Tucson, AZ, US | Gen. Charitable | 2020 |
| Edchoice Inc | $1,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Gen. Charitable | 2020 |
| Rillito Park Foundation | $1,000 | Tuscon, AZ, US | Gen. Charitable | 2020 |
| Institute For Justice | $500 | Arlington, VA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2020 |
| Intercollegiate Studies | $5,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Gen. Charitable | 2020 |
| Federalist Society | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Gen. Charitable | 2020 |
| Humane Society Of S Arizona | $250 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Gen. Charitable | 2020 |
| Hoover Institute | $1,000 | Stanford, CA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2020 |
| Goldwater Institute | $1,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Gen. Charitable | 2020 |
| Harvard Law School | $750 | Cambridge, MA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2020 |
| Young Americans Foundation | $500 | Reston, VA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2020 |
| American Enterprise | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | Gen. Charitable | 2020 |
| Heritage Cat Shelter | $2,500 | Tuscon, AZ, US | Gen. Charitable | 2020 |
| Hope Animal Shelter | $250 | Tuscon, AZ, US | Gen. Charitable | 2020 |
| Cato Institute | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Gen. Charitable | 2020 |
| N E Aquarium | $750 | Boston, MA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2020 |
| Americans For Oxford Inc | $7,000 | New York, NY, US | Gen. Charitable | 2020 |
| Ucsd Foundation | $3,500 | La Jolla, CA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2020 |
| Various | $500 | La Jolla, CA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2020 |
| Stanford University | $1,000 | Stanford, CA, US | Gen. Charitable | 2020 |
| Fidelity Charitable Foundation | $2,500 | Covington, KY, US | Gen. Charitable | 2020 |
Foundations Similar to A S And Elsie Hirshman Charitable
Discover 5 foundations with comparable assets ($1,937,312-$1,974,573), similar grant patterns, and geographic focus in MA that may also align with your organization's funding needs and grant seeking strategy.
| Foundation Name | Total Assets | Typical Grant Size | Service Area | Similarity Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
The Colburn Foundation
EIN: 04-2748890 | 141 grants awarded |
$1,950,494
(≈ Similar) |
$2,500
median grant |
Manchesterbythesea, MA
Same state |
|
|
Cannata Family Foundation
EIN: 27-1539460 | 282 grants awarded |
$1,965,482
(≈ Similar) |
$1,500
median grant |
Foxboro, MA
Same state |
|
|
The Hillis Family Foundation Inc
EIN: 82-3363268 | 174 grants awarded |
$1,943,788
(≈ Similar) |
$2,000
median grant |
Hudson, MA
Same state |
|
|
The Shane Foundation
EIN: 04-3014763 | 465 grants awarded |
$1,937,312
(≈ Similar) |
$1,500
median grant |
Boston, MA
Same state |
|
|
Jon L Hagler Foundation
EIN: 22-2600563 | 203 grants awarded |
$1,974,573
(≈ Similar) |
$1,000
median grant |
Dover, MA
Same state |
|
Related Foundation Resources in MA:
Contact Information
Official contact details for A S And Elsie Hirshman Charitable as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 04-6816458 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 10 ST JAMES AVE Boston, MA 02116-3813 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee A S And Elsie Hirshman Charitable's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | Karl J Hirshman |
|---|---|
| Trustee | H Paul Hirshman |
Forms 990-PF
IRS Form 990-PF filings provide comprehensive financial information, grant details, and operational data. These documents are essential resources for understanding foundation capacity, giving patterns, and strategic priorities.
Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
About This Foundation Profile
This comprehensive foundation profile for A S And Elsie Hirshman Charitable is powered by Grant Bay's advanced foundation research platform. Our system analyzes IRS Form 990-PF filings, grant histories, and philanthropic patterns to provide nonprofit organizations with actionable intelligence for grant seeking success.
Data Sources & Accuracy
All information is derived from official IRS filings and public records. Grant Bay processes thousands of Form 990-PF documents to extract grant details, financial data, and organizational information. Data accuracy depends on foundation reporting quality and IRS filing completeness.
Research Applications
Use this profile for prospect research, grant strategy development, application preparation, and relationship building. Combine this data with additional research on foundation priorities, application processes, and board member backgrounds for comprehensive grant seeking strategies.