Gertrude L. Hirsch Charitable Trust
Overview
Mission
To distribute funds exclusively for charitable and educational purposes to 501(c)(3) organizations that will fulfill those purposes.
Annual application deadlines
July 7
Program areas
Arts, culture, and humanities
Education
Environment, animals
Health
Human services
Public/society benefit
States served
New Jersey
Geographic limitations
There are no geographic restrictions; however, the trust has a practice of supporting organizations located in the New Jersey area.
Trustees
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Grant Guidelines
The Gertrude L. Hirsch Charitable Trust awards grants exclusively for charitable and educational purposes to organizations that will fulfill those purposes.
Requirements
- To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Limitations
No portion of any funds awarded may be used outside of the United States or its possessions.
Grantmaking priorities
Preference may be given to requests from organizations located in the New Jersey area.
Average giving
Average grant size: $5,000 to $10,000
Annual application period and deadlines
Applications must be submitted by July 7 for a September decision.
Communications
Applicants will receive an automatic email confirmation when an application is submitted. All applicants will be notified regarding the outcome of their application.
Required agreements and reports
Progress reports are due six months after grants are received.
Foundation Information
About the Foundation
The Gertrude L. Hirsch Charitable Trust was established under the Last Will and Testament of Gertrude Hirsch, who was born in 1898 and died in 1987. Ms. Hirsch determined the parameters of the trust while living in the Ho-Ho-Kus Borough of Bergen County, New Jersey.
Mission
To distribute funds exclusively for charitable and educational purposes to 501(c)(3) organizations that will fulfill those purposes.
Annual application deadlines
July 7
Program areas
Arts, culture, and humanities
Education
Environment, animals
Health
Human services
Public/society benefit
States served
New Jersey
Geographic limitations
There are no geographic restrictions; however, the trust has a practice of supporting organizations located in the New Jersey area.
Trustees
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
The Gertrude L. Hirsch Charitable Trust awards grants exclusively for charitable and educational purposes to organizations that will fulfill those purposes.
Requirements
- To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Limitations
No portion of any funds awarded may be used outside of the United States or its possessions.
Grantmaking priorities
Preference may be given to requests from organizations located in the New Jersey area.
Average giving
Average grant size: $5,000 to $10,000
Annual application period and deadlines
Applications must be submitted by July 7 for a September decision.
Communications
Applicants will receive an automatic email confirmation when an application is submitted. All applicants will be notified regarding the outcome of their application.
Required agreements and reports
Progress reports are due six months after grants are received.
About the Foundation
The Gertrude L. Hirsch Charitable Trust was established under the Last Will and Testament of Gertrude Hirsch, who was born in 1898 and died in 1987. Ms. Hirsch determined the parameters of the trust while living in the Ho-Ho-Kus Borough of Bergen County, New Jersey.
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