A S and Elsie Hirshman Charitable Trust Co Holland & Knight Llp
Invitation OnlyBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 04-6816458 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
89% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Association of Scholars | New York, NY | Gen. charitable | $18,500 |
| Americans for Oxford Inc | New York, NY | Gen. charitable | $14,000 |
| LA Jolla YMCA | La Jolla, CA | Gen. charitable | $10,000 |
| Goldwater Institute | Phoenix, AZ | Gen. charitable | $7,500 |
| San Diego Museum of Art | San Diego, CA | Gen. charitable | $5,000 |
| LA Jolla Music Society | La Jolla, CA | Gen. charitable | $5,000 |
| Ucsd Foundation | La Jolla, CA | Gen. charitable | $4,000 |
| American Enterprise Institute | Washington, DC | Gen. charitable | $2,500 |
| Williams College | Williamstown, MA | Gen. charitable | $1,100 |
| San Diego Symphony | San Diego, CA | Gen. charitable | $1,000 |
| Institute for Justice | Arlington, VA | Gen. charitable | $1,000 |
| Harvard Law School | Cambridge, MA | Gen. charitable | $1,000 |
| Cato Institute | Washington, DC | Gen. charitable | $1,000 |
| Hoover Institute | Stanford, CA | Gen. charitable | $1,000 |
| LA Jolla County Day School | LA Jolla, CA | Gen. charitable | $1,000 |
| Heritage Foundation | Washington, DC | Gen. charitable | $1,000 |
| Hope Animal Shelter | Tuscon, AZ | Gen. charitable | $750 |
| Edchoice Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Gen. charitable | $500 |
| Humane Society of S Arizona | Phoenix, AZ | Gen. charitable | $250 |
The return also lists 6 grants to individuals ($7,850). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $83,950 | 25 |
| 2023 | $97,050 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533189349104853
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6816458
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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