Private foundation · Deerfield, IL (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Armin and Esther Hirsch Foundation
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $2,500
- Typical grant
- $2,500 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $2,500, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 95 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 1 of 1.
- Total giving that year
- $822,441
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $822K | $2,500 | 1 |
| 2024 | $1M | — | 0 |
| 2023 | $642K | $2,500 | 1 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Gold eagle co human resources · chicago · 7733764400
- What to send
- Submit an application, including transcripts. Include information about the applicant's community service as well as pages 1 and 2 of form 1040, 1040a or 1040ez for both the applicant and their parents.
- Deadlines
- Submission deadlines are set annually for a specific date in the month of may.
- Limits
- Applicants must be children or stepchildren of current gold eagle co. Employees who have been full-time employees who are in good standing or deceased employees of gold eagle co. Who were full-time employees in good standing at the time of death. Only one grant is provided per academic year, per applicant.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Richard HirschDirector
- Paul HirschDirector
- David HirschDirector
- Robert HirschDirector
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waypoint Vets | Whites Creek, Davidson County | Unrestricted | $2,500 |