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Armin and Esther Hirsch Foundation

Historical Funder

Deerfield, Illinois · EIN 36-3774078 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2025)$822K
Organizations funded79
Typical grant$4,000
Total assets$23.8M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.

From the return

How to apply

The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):

ContactGOLD EAGLE CO HUMAN RESOURCES
Address4400 S KILDARE AVE, CHICAGO IL 60632
Phone7733764400
Form and materialsSUBMIT AN APPLICATION, INCLUDING TRANSCRIPTS. INCLUDE INFORMATION ABOUT THE APPLICANT'S COMMUNITY SERVICE AS WELL AS PAGES 1 AND 2 OF FORM 1040, 1040A OR 1040EZ FOR BOTH THE APPLICANT AND THEIR PARENTS.
DeadlinesSUBMISSION DEADLINES ARE SET ANNUALLY FOR A SPECIFIC DATE IN THE MONTH OF MAY.
RestrictionsAPPLICANTS MUST BE CHILDREN OR STEPCHILDREN OF CURRENT GOLD EAGLE CO. EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE BEEN FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES WHO ARE IN GOOD STANDING OR DECEASED EMPLOYEES OF GOLD EAGLE CO. WHO WERE FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES IN GOOD STANDING AT THE TIME OF DEATH. ONLY ONE GRANT IS PROVIDED PER ACADEMIC YEAR, PER APPLICANT.

Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.

What it funds

Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.

  • Human Services6
  • Education5
  • Animal Welfare4
  • Arts & Culture3
  • Food Assistance3
  • Community Development2

Where it gives

48% of grants went outside Illinois.

Grants paid in tax year 2025

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
CurehhtMonkton, MDUnrestricted$75,000
Discovery Eye FoundationLos Angeles, CAResearch to find a cure for macular degeneration$37,000
Camp ChiNorthbrook, ILUnrestricted$35,000
Center on HalstedChicago, ILUnrestricted$35,000
Community Alternatives UnlimitedChicago, ILUnrestricted$35,000
Connections for the HomelessEvanston, ILUnrestricted$35,000
Michael J Fox FoundationNew York, NYUnrestricted$35,000
Northwestern Memorial Foundationmalnati Brain Tumor InstituteChicago, ILUnrestricted$35,000
AacfSacramento, CAUnrestricted$25,000
Greater Chicago Food DepositoryChicago, ILUnrestricted$25,000
All Stars ProjectChicago, ILUnrestricted$20,000
Juf Path to ParenthoodChicago, ILUnrestricted$20,000
University of the Aftermarket FoundationChicago, ILUnrestricted$20,000
Dupage Childrens MuseumNaperville, ILUnrestricted$15,000
Northwood UnivMidland, MIClifford roy/gold eagle scholarship$15,000
U of Illinois Foundationtom Beckham FundChicago, ILUic dr thomas beckham scholarship fund$15,000
AcluNew York, NYUnrestricted$10,000
Camp One StepChicago, ILUnrestricted$10,000
Curing Kids CancerIrving, TXUnrestricted$10,000
Geneva FoundationSkokie, ILUnrestricted$10,000
Kenwood Oakland Community OrganizationChicago, ILUnrestricted$10,000
Lou Malnatis Cancer Research FundBuffalo Grove, ILUnrestricted$10,000
U of Wisconsin Foundation for Jewish StudiesMilwaukee, WIJewish studies$10,000
American Indian College FundDenver, COUnrestricted$5,000
Anti-Defamation LeagueNew York, NYUnrestricted$5,000
Best Friends Animal SocietyKanab, UTUnrestricted$5,000
Camp Chi - Ron Levin Summers of Tomorrow Scholarship FundNorthbrook, ILUnrestricted$5,000
Flying Horse FarmMount Gilead, OHUnrestricted$5,000
Hadassah Children's PavilionNew York, NYUnrestricted$5,000
Homeless Prenatal ProgramSan Francisco, CAUnrestricted$5,000
Impact Behavioral HealthEvanston, ILUnrestricted$5,000
JCC Camp SunriseNorthbrook, ILUnrestricted$5,000
JufChicago, ILUnrestricted$5,000
MisericordiaChicago, ILUnrestricted$5,000
NrdcNew York, NYUnrestricted$5,000
Poic RahsPortland, ORUnrestricted$5,000
Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USALaguna Hills, CAUnrestricted$5,000
Thurgood Marshall College FundWashington, DCUnrestricted$5,000
Meals on Wheels ChicagoChicago, ILUnrestricted$4,000
Morrow County Chamber of CommerceMount Gilead, OHUnrestricted$4,000
North Suburban Legal AidHighland Park, ILUnrestricted$4,000
Simon Wiesenthal CenterLos Angeles, CAUnrestricted$4,000
Wttw TelevisionChicago, ILUnrestricted$4,000
A Safe PlaceZion, ILUnrestricted$3,500
Cradle to CrayonsChicago, ILUnrestricted$3,500
Mother's Trust FoundationLake Forest, ILUnrestricted$3,500
Ark theChicago, ILUnrestricted$3,000
Bazelon Center for Mental Health LawWashington, DCUnrestricted$3,000
Chicago Furniture BankChicago, ILUnrestricted$3,000
Chicago HouseChicago, ILUnrestricted$3,000
Facing HistoryBoston, MAUnrestricted$3,000
Gentle Barn theSanta Clarita, CAUnrestricted$3,000
Hearts to ArtsChicago, ILUnrestricted$3,000
Partners in HealthBoston, MAUnrestricted$3,000
Planned Parenthood IllinoisChicago, ILUnrestricted$3,000
Robey Memorial Library FoundationWaukon, LAUnrestricted$3,000
Save the ChimpsFort Pierce, FLUnrestricted$3,000
American Cancer SocietyChicago, ILUnrestricted$2,500
Bear NecessitiesChicago, ILUnrestricted$2,500
Cure Alzheimer's FundWellesley Hills, MAUnrestricted$2,500

Showing the 60 largest of 79 grants to organizations.

The return also lists 17 grants to individuals ($98,441). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidGrant lines
2025$822,44196
2024$1,020,14693
2023$641,69389

Sources

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