Quick Summary
Name: David And Barbara B Hirschhorn Foundation Inc Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $3,146,770 (2024) |
| Grant Range | $1,500 - $240,000 |
| Average Grant | Not specified |
| Application Method | Rolling |
Contact Details
Address: One South Street, Suite 2900, Baltimore, MD 21202
Phone: (410) 347-7201
Email: info@blaufund.org (general inquiries)
Website: Part of Blaustein Philanthropic Group - blaufund.org
Key Contacts:
- Daniel B. Hirschhorn, President
- Regan E. Ralph, Executive Director: (410) 347-7103
- Lara A. Hall, Senior Program Officer: (410) 347-7204
Geographic Focus
Primarily the Baltimore metropolitan area (Maryland), with some funding in New York and District of Columbia. Focus on both Jewish and secular initiatives.
Funding Priorities
The foundation supports four main program areas:
1. Education and Literacy
- Adult and family literacy programs
- Intergenerational literacy programs that strengthen family stability
- Programs demonstrating improved learning outcomes on standardized tests
2. Summer Camping and Learning
- Exceptional camp programs for low-income children
- Programs addressing summer learning loss
- Camps with unique themes or focus, serving special populations
3. Human Services
- Direct service and advocacy programs for people across the age spectrum
- Focus on children and seniors
- Programs addressing challenges faced by vulnerable populations
4. Intergroup Relations
- Fostering mutual respect and cooperation among different faiths, races, and ethnicities
- Joint learning, service, travel, and community engagement programs
What They Don't Fund
- Generally, grants support general operations or programs, typically not capital needs
- Must be 501(c)(3) organizations or have fiscal sponsors
- Information about other exclusions not publicly specified
Application Method
Process: Rolling applications
- Initial Contact: Contact a Program Officer before submitting to assess fit (use contact form or call)
- Submit Proposal: After consultation, submit electronically as PDF to email provided by Program Officer, or mail to office address
- Timeline: Each foundation meets 2-3 times per year; proposals acknowledged within 3 weeks
- For Baltimore Grantseekers: Strongly advised to speak with Program Officer before submitting letter of inquiry
References
- David and Barbara B. Hirschhorn Foundation - Blaustein Philanthropic Group
- How to Apply - Blaustein Philanthropic Group
- Contact - Blaustein Philanthropic Group
- David And Barbara B Hirschhorn Foundation Inc - ProPublica
- David And Barbara B Hirschhorn Foundation Inc | Instrumentl
- David and Barbara B. Hirschhorn Foundation | Inside Philanthropy
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