Hirshon Family Charitable Foundation

EIN 99-1920573 · ME · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$2K Funds in ME, MI, DC +1
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Hirshon Family Charitable Foundation based in ME paid 12 grants totaling $78.5K to 12 organizations across 4 states. Individual grants ranged from $25 to $38.3K, with a median of $2K. Its largest recipients included Maine Jewish Museum, Jewish Family Services, and Maine Public Television. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$2,314,954
Giving (latest yr)
$78,534
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
12
Median grant
$2K
Recipients
12
States reached
4
Officers/trustees
5
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Maine Jewish Museum$38,313
  • Jewish Family Services$17,500
  • Maine Public Television$10,000
  • Portland Ovations$5,000
  • Maine Justice Foundation$3,333

Where grants went

  • Maine$60,984 · 9 grants
  • Michigan$17,500 · 1 grant
  • District of Columbia$25 · 1 grant
  • Virginia$25 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (12)

Maine Jewish Museum
Portland, ME
General Support
$38,313
Jewish Family Services
Ann Arbor, MI
General Support
$17,500
Maine Public Television
Portland, ME
General Support
$10,000
Portland Ovations
Portland, ME
General Support
$5,000
Maine Justice Foundation
Augusta, ME
General Support
$3,333
Etz Chaim Synagogue
Portland, ME
General Support
$2,500
Campaign for Justice
Portland, ME
General Support
$1,500
Jewish Community Alliance
Portland, ME
General Support
$188
Bruce Whittier Middle School
Poland, ME
General Support
$100
Saint Mark's Episcopal Church
Waterville, ME
General Support
$50
Defenders of Wildlife
Washington, DC
General Support
$25
American Diabetes Association
Crystal City, VA
General Support
$25

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Hirshon Family Charitable Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Hirshon Family Charitable Foundation reported 12 itemized grants totaling $78.5K. Individual grants ranged from $25 to $38.3K (median $2K).

Recent recipients include Maine Jewish Museum, Jewish Family Services, Maine Public Television, among 12 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Hirshon Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Maine, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Hirshon Family Charitable Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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