Rochelle and David A. Hirsch Foundation

OVERVIEW: The Rochelle and David A. Hirsch Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to Jewish causes.

IP TAKE: The foundation lacks transparency, which limits information available on its grantmaking priorities and activities. Most grantmaking stays either in the New York area and Israel, so grantseekers outside these areas will want to look elsewhere. Networking is key here.

PROFILE: The Rochelle and David A. Hirsch Foundation was established in 2002 by businessman David Hirsch and his wife Rochelle. David Hirsch is associated with JJS Associates, a privately owned investment partnership/family office with a focus on fixed income, direct equity, venture capital and structured products. The couple's sons Jason and Jeffrey, who are also on the board of the family foundation, oversee the business. The foundation does not maintain a website, which restricts further information on its priority areas and grantmaking strategies. According to tax filings, the Rochelle and David A. Hirsch Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to Jewish causes.

Grants for Jewish Causes

David and Rochelle Hirsch are active in the Jewish community, and David serves as president of the board of American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra (AFIPO). The Hirsch family have been music lovers for generations. 

Past grantees have included AFIPO, Israel Tennis Center, Fifth Avenue Synagogue, Ramaz School, Whitney Museum of Art, Jewish Education Project, The Met Opera, Birthright Israel Foundation, and The Jewish Museum. 

Important Grant Details

Grants range from $35 to $50,000. In a recent fiscal year, the foundation gave away around $795,000. The Rochelle and David A. Hirsch Foundation keeps a low-profile and does not accept unsolicited proposals. 

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CONTACT:

Rochelle and David A. Hirsch Foundation
c/o David Hirsch
910 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10021