Private foundation · EIN 99-1920573 · S Portland, Maine · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Hirshon Family Charitable 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 12 grants paid, $79K total, median $2,000. 75% of grants stayed in Maine.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
12
$79K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in ME
75%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Maine Jewish MuseumPortland, MEGeneral Support$38K
Jewish Family ServicesAnn Arbor, MIGeneral Support$18K
Maine Public TelevisionPortland, MEGeneral Support$10K
Portland OvationsPortland, MEGeneral Support$5,000
Maine Justice FoundationAugusta, MEGeneral Support$3,333
Etz Chaim SynagoguePortland, MEGeneral Support$2,500
Campaign for JusticePortland, MEGeneral Support$1,500
Jewish Community AlliancePortland, MEGeneral Support$188
Bruce Whittier Middle SchoolPoland, MEGeneral Support$100
Saint Mark's Episcopal ChurchWaterville, MEGeneral Support$50
American Diabetes AssociationCrystal City, VAGeneral Support$25
Defenders of WildlifeWashington, DCGeneral Support$25

By state: Maine 9 · Michigan 1 · Virginia 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Hirshon Family Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in S Portland, Maine, tax-exempt since 2024. 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 Hirshon Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Hirshon Family Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $79K across 12 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Hirshon Family Charitable Foundation give?

Maine (9 grants), Michigan (1 grants), Virginia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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