Private foundation · EIN 27-1547947 · Bloomington, Indiana · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Hirt Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $63K total, median $5,000. 50% of grants stayed in Indiana.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
10
$63K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in IN
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.3M

Grants paid in 2024

10 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Denison UniversityMount Vernon, OHTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$25K
Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe CountyBloomington, INTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$10K
Sycamore Land TrustBloomington, INTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$10K
New Hope for FamiliesBloomington, INTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$5,000
Owen County Humane SocietySpencer, INTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$5,000
YMCA of Michiana Camp EberhartThree Rivers, MITo further the exempt purpose of the organization$5,000
PalsPhiladelphia, PATo further the exempt purpose of the organization$1,000
Rails to TrailsWashington, DCTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$1,000
USA International Harp CompetitionBloomington, INTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$1,000
Denison Women's GolfMount Vernon, OHTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$200

By state: Indiana 5 · Ohio 2 · Michigan 1 · Pennsylvania 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Hirt Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Bloomington, Indiana, administered in care of Edward R Hirt, tax-exempt since 2012. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Hirt Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Hirt Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $63K across 10 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Hirt Family Foundation give?

Indiana (5 grants), Ohio (2 grants), Michigan (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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