Hirt Family Foundation Incorporated
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes. Its mission focuses on furthering educational initiatives, human services, environmental conservation, and animal welfare. The foundation provides grants to a diverse range of recipients, including educational institutions, community organizations, and humane societies. While it primarily serves organizations within the state of Indiana, it also extends support to entities in other states, reflecting a broader commitment to community and environmental well-being.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid-sized nonprofits based in Indiana or nearby states working in education, human services, land conservation, or animal welfare with a track record of local impact and need for modest project support.
Good Fit
- • Located in Indiana or in a neighboring state (OH, MI, PA, DC observed).
- • Work in education, human services, environmental conservation, or animal/ shelter services.
- • Project budgets matching observed grant sizes (roughly $200–$25,000; median about $5,000).
- • Existing local credibility or nomination by a community intermediary or prior grantee.
- • Demonstrated, tangible local program outcomes rather than large multi-year capital requests.
Geography
In the latest year grants reached five different states, but roughly half of 2024 dollars were concentrated in Indiana, indicating a multi-state but regionally focused footprint.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded ten distinct recipients in 2024 with a mix of returning and new grantees (five each), showing a moderate spread of independent organizations despite financial concentration in the top few.
New Applicants
The foundation's materials indicate it funds only preselected applicants, which suggests a relationship-driven selection process; however, five new recipients appeared in 2024, so new entrants have been included but likely via nomination, intermediary recommendation, or direct relationship rather than open calls.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
