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Hersh Foundation is a private corporation based in DALLAS, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is Ms Valerie Dillard. It holds total assets of $13.5M. Annual income is reported at $3.6M. Total assets have grown from $10.1M in 2011 to $13.5M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Texas. According to available records, Hersh Foundation has made 271 grants totaling $6M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has decreased from $2.9M in 2020 to $664K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $135 to $1M, with an average award of $22K. The foundation has supported 121 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, California, Virginia, which account for 84% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 15 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$41K
Largest Grant
$1M
Based on 66 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Hersh Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 271 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, CA, VA.
Hersh Foundation has distributed a total of $6M across 271 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $22K. Individual grants have ranged from $135 to $1M.
Hersh Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Hersh Foundation is headquartered in DALLAS, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 15 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rick O'Brien | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Valerie Dillard | SECRETARY/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kenneth A Hersh | CHAIRMAN | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$13.5M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$13.5M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
271
Total Giving
$6M
Average Grant
$22K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
121
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford Hoover InstituteHOOVER INSTITUTE | Stanford, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| World Affairs Council5-YR PLEDGE PAID UP FRONT | Dallas, TX | $100K | 2023 |
| National Medal Of Honor Museum FoundationSUPPORT FOUNDATION OPERATIONS AND THE CAMPAIGN TO CONSTRUCT MUSEUM | Arlington, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| American Enterprise Institute For Public Policy ResearchANNUAL FUND SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| Caf Momentumstand TogetherSTAND TOGETHER/MOMENTUM ADVISORY COLLECTIVE | Dallas, TX | $40K | 2023 |
| Skill Up (Entangled Institute)STAND TOGETHER 2023 | Arlington, VA | $25K | 2023 |
| Global War On Terrorism Memorial FdtnMEMORIAL IN DC | Fayetteville, NC | $25K | 2023 |
| Urban Specialistsstand TogetherSTAND TOGETHER 2023 SUPPORT | Arlington, VA | $20K | 2023 |
| Telluride Film FestivalSHOW RING SPONSOR | Berkeley, CA | $17K | 2023 |
| Jubliee ParkPROGRAM SUPPORT | Dallas, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| St Philips School & Community Center$75K PLEDGE FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL LAUNCH | Dallas, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Southern Methodist UniversityBRIDWELL--PART OF STAND TOGETHER GIFT | Dallas, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| United Way Of Metropolitan DallasONGOING SUPPORT | Dallas, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Council On Foreign RelationsANNUAL RENEWAL | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Texas Rangers Baseball FoundationTEX GALA | Arlington, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| National Association Of Urban Debate Leagues (Naudl)ANNUAL MEETING/DINNER | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Momentous InstituteONGOING PROJECTION | Dallas, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Baylor Health Care System FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE SUPPORT | Dallas, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Communities Foundation Of TexasNTGD | Dallas, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Brother Bill'S Helping Hand2023 LEGACY GALA SUPPORT - NO ATTENDANCE | Dallas, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Center For Strategic & International StudiesROUNDTABLE MEMBERSHIP | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Monuments Men And Women FoundationNATIONAL WWII MUSEUM EXHIBIT | Dallas, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Family GatewayGATEWAY TO OPPORTUNITY LUNCH - NOT ATTENDED | Dallas, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Princeton UniversityANNUAL FUND | Princeton, NJ | $5K | 2023 |
| Mental Health America Of Greater DallasWHO PROGRAM SUPPORT | Dallas, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| St Mark'S SchoolANNUAL FUND SUPPORT | Dallas, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| One Mind Music Festival For Brain HealthONE TIME GIFT FOR MUSIC FOR BRAIN HEALTH | Rutherford, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Peace Punta MitaANNUAL SUPPORT COMMITMENT FOR BRISA DULCE PROPERTY | Greenwood Village, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Phoenix House Of Texas IncIN HONOR OF KATHY CROW AND HILL FEINBERG | Dallas, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Project UnityAK TOGETHER WE SING EVENT | Dallas, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Texas Woman'S UniversityLUNCHEON SPONSOR IN HONOR OF LUCY BILLINGSLEY | Denton, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Temple Emanu-ElANNUAL CAMPAIGN | Dallas, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Austin Street CenterAK HUMBLE BEGINNINGS LUNCH | Dallas, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Foundation For Student CommunicationCONT FOUNDATION FOR STUDENT COMMUNICATION-ONGOING PROJECTION | Princeton, NJ | $4K | 2023 |
| Family Place2023 TRAILBLAZERS AWARD LUNCH - NOT ATTENDED | Dallas, TX | $4K | 2023 |
| Svp DallasPHILANTHROPARTY 2023 | Dallas, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Uplift EducationANNUAL FUND | Dallas, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Cristo Rey SchoolSUPPORT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR CHILDREN | Dallas, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Dallas Holocaust MuseumHOPE FOR HUMANITY DINNER-NOT ATTENDED | Dallas, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Thanks-Giving FoundationAK-PRAYER LUNCHEON | Dallas, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Congregation Shearith IsraelAOK - LADDER PROJECT | Dallas, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Grant Halliburton FoundationHOPE PARTY - DID NOT ATTEND | Dallas, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Educational First StepsEVENING WITH DIRK NOWITZKI | Dallas, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Southwestern Diabetic FoundationAOK | Gainesville, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Senior SourceAK IN HONOR OF MIKE BOONE AND MIKE & MICKI RAWLINGS | Dallas, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Perot Museum Of Nature & ScienceNIGHT AT THE MUSEUM - NO ATTENDANCE | Dallas, TX | $1K | 2023 |