AI Summary
The Hirsh Family Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Currently, the foundation has made grants to five grantees and emphasizes the importance of established connections for potential funding opportunities. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO FOUR PUBLICLY SUPPORTED CHARITIES IN ORDER TO ASSIST THOSE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSES.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CEDAR VALLEY SERVICES INC
Austin, MN
$480.3K
33%
AUSTIN PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION
AUSTIN, MN
$480.3K
33%
MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM-AUSTIN FOUNDATION
AUSTIN, MN
$431.9K
30%
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Total No. of Grants
4
Median 1st year grant
$25.2K
Median 2nd year grant
$23.2K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE HIRSH FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. THE HIRSH FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE HIRSH FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
THE HIRSH FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE HIRSH FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE HIRSH FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
Who did THE HIRSH FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, THE HIRSH FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 4 grantees. Recent grantees include CEDAR VALLEY SERVICES INC, AUSTIN PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION, and MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM-AUSTIN FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE HIRSH FAMILY FOUNDATION?
THE HIRSH FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.