The Virginia B Hirsh Foundation
Invitation OnlyTruckee, California · EIN 82-2006817 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $2,000.
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
50% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoe Fund | Tahoe City, CA | Annual donation to support program operations | $5,000 |
| Four Lakes Community Collection | Madison, WI | General program operations | $2,000 |
| Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center | Madison, WI | Annual support for general program needs | $2,000 |
| Olbrich Botanical Society | Madison, WI | General Support. | $763 |
| Scotty Lapp Foundation | Olympic Valley, CA | General Support. | $100 |
| Sierra Senior Services | Truckee, CA | General Funding | $50 |
The return also lists 6 grants to individuals ($26,470). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $36,383 | 12 |
| 2023 | $49,694 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jun 23, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202541749349100059
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-2006817
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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