George F and Helen M Hirschmann Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyRolling Meadows, Illinois · EIN 36-3961987 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
48% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Como Gives the Spay Neuter Project | Columbia, MO | Vet bills | $15,000 |
| Society of St Francis | Thiensville, WI | Vet Bills | $10,000 |
| The Buddy Foundation | Arlington Heights, IL | Vet Bills | $10,000 |
| Kay's Animal Shelter Inc | Arlington Heights, IL | Vet bills | $10,000 |
| Pets in Need Society | Brandenburg, KY | Vet bills | $10,000 |
| Animal Welfare League of Benzie Cou | Frankfort, MI | Vet bills | $10,000 |
| Animal House Shelter Inc | Huntley, IL | Expansion of Exam Room in Clinic | $10,000 |
| Naperville Area Humane Society | Naperville, IL | Vet bills | $7,500 |
| Lucky Day Animal Rescue of Colorado | Aspen, CO | Vet bills | $7,500 |
| My Second Home Rescue | Nunn, CO | Vet bills | $7,000 |
| Animal House Shelter | Huntley, IL | Vet bills | $5,000 |
| Adopt Pet Shelter | Naperville, IL | Vet bills | $5,000 |
| Manistee County Humane Society Home | Manistee, MI | Vet bills | $5,000 |
| South Suburban Humane Society | Matteson, IL | Vet bills | $5,000 |
| Trio Animal Foundation | Chicago, IL | Vet bills | $5,000 |
| Anderson Humane | South Elgin, IL | Vet bills | $5,000 |
| Team Leo Animal Rescue | Vail, CO | Vet bills | $5,000 |
| Starfish Animal Rescue | Geneva, IL | Vet bills | $5,000 |
| Hooved Animal Rescue and Protection | Barrington, IL | Vet bills | $3,000 |
| Hope Animal Rescue | Godfrey, IL | Vet bills | $2,500 |
| Hope Pet Rescue Inc | Palatine, IL | Vet bills | $2,500 |
| Unchained Melodies Dog Rescue | Columbia, MO | Vet bills | $2,500 |
| On Angels Wings Pet Rescue | Crystal Lake, IL | Vet bills | $2,500 |
| Hope Animal Rescue - Nc | Durham, NC | Vet bills | $2,500 |
| Yorkie Luv Rescue Inc | Goodyear, AZ | Vet bills | $2,500 |
| Southeast Corgi Rescue Incorporated | Pooler, GA | Vet bills | $2,000 |
| Soul Dog Rescue Shelter | Fort Lupton, CO | Vet bills | $1,000 |
The return also lists 6 grants to individuals ($52,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $210,000 | 33 |
| 2024 | $3,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $199,500 | 34 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621809349100927
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3961987
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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