Bruce and Wendy Hirsch Gary Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderIrvine, California · EIN 82-6807570 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $36 and $360.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Bruce J Gary and Wendy Hirsch Gary |
|---|---|
| Address | 12 Delphinus, Irvine CA 92603 |
| Phone | 9492612233 |
| Form and materials | Written Request by Letter |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | None |
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.
Where it gives
33% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congregation Shir Ha-Ma'alot | Irvine, CA | General | $9,675 |
| Hope Ignites Southern California | Irvine, CA | General | $500 |
| Jewish National Fund | New York, NY | General | $468 |
| Jewish Federation of Orange County | Irvine, CA | General | $365 |
| American Friends of Mogen David Adom | New York, NY | General | $360 |
| Hadassah | New York, NY | General | $360 |
| Orange County Tremble Clefs | Irvine, CA | General | $300 |
| Pep4U | Laguna Niguel, CA | General | $300 |
| Purdue Hillel Foundation | West Lafayette, IN | General | $250 |
| Orange County Council BSA | Orance, CA | General | $150 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General | $105 |
| Congregation Bnai Tzedek | Fountain Valley, CA | General | $100 |
| Icec | Irvine, CA | General | $36 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network | Manhattan Beach, CA | General | $36 |
| Team Kids | Irvine, CA | General | $36 |
| The Ark Chicago | Chicago, IL | General | $36 |
| University Synagague | Irvine, CA | General | $36 |
| City of Irvine Animal Shelter | Irvine, CA | General | $25 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,138 | 18 |
| 2024 | $13,672 | 12 |
| 2023 | $9,074 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610589349100406
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-6807570
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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