Richard Hirsch Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes, with a strong emphasis on Jewish organizations and cultural initiatives. Its mission reflects a commitment to community support, education, health services, and cultural heritage. The foundation provides funding to a diverse range of recipients, including educational institutions, hospitals, and community service organizations. It primarily serves the Jewish community, but its support extends to various sectors that enhance human services and cultural development.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-midsize nonprofit with demonstrated ties to the foundation's community network (especially Jewish community organizations, local education or health institutions), typically based in New York or with clear NY connections, and familiar to local intermediaries or referrers.
Good Fit
- • Organizational mission aligns with Jewish communal life, local education, health, or cultural programs observed among past grantees.
- • Established local presence or a direct introduction from a prior grantee, community leader, or board contact.
- • Project budget and past grants history fit the foundation's typical grant sizes (many awards in the $2.5K–$5K range with occasional larger gifts).
- • Geographic connection to New York or to the specific communities the foundation has funded.
Geography
The latest year shows grants to recipients in 11 states (a multi-state footprint), although a strong concentration exists with about 61% of dollars directed to New York.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded 41 distinct recipients in the latest year with many independent organizations across community, education and health sectors and a substantial number of returning grantees, indicating a broad recipient set for the foundation's size.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of turnover exists—about 12 new grantees in the latest year—showing the funder does add new recipients, but the stated policy that grants are to preselected applicants and the absence of a public application process make it unlikely an unfamiliar applicant can easily enter without referral or invitation.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
