Anna Shupper and Ida Reiss Memorial
Anna Shupper and Ida Reiss Memorial is a private foundation based in Birmingham, Alabama. It provides financial support for education to Jewish students studying law, medicine, or science.
Anna Shupper and Ida Reiss Memorial at a glance
In short: Anna Shupper and Ida Reiss Memorial gave $78K across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $78,000
- +7.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- +42.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,900
- -24.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $929,176
- -1.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (62% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Anna Shupper and Ida Reiss Memorial
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Its 2024 filing says requests should be submitted in writing with proof of matriculation. Applicants must be Jewish students studying law, medicine, or science.
- Contact
Application contact: Dori Miles
Mailing address: 1041 42Nd Street South, Birmingham, AL 35222
Phone: (626) 319-4052
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Anna Shupper and Ida Reiss Memorial funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
72 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 72 grants of 72 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, New York accounted for 62% of grant dollars, followed by California (7%), the District of Columbia (6%), Michigan (6%), and Pennsylvania (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Anna Shupper and Ida Reiss Memorial gives
- Giving fell 22% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 86% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2023) to $100K (2022). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $78K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 20 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $78,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $929,176 | $83,138 | $105,344 | $78,000 | 20 | $80,100 | $60,294 | $92,902 |
| 2024 | $939,319 | $183,613 | $99,485 | $72,500 | 14 | $74,425 | $161,553 | $87,185 |
| 2023 | $850,315 | $193,541 | $65,908 | $60,000 | 12 | $61,750 | $189,768 | $77,643 |
| 2022 | $724,224 | $30,562 | $106,161 | $99,500 | 18 | $102,043 | $27,717 | $83,555 |
| 2021 | $801,348 | $28,409 | $92,307 | $85,000 | 8 | $87,770 | $25,303 | $84,464 |
| 2020 | $857,391 | $28,185 | $224,049 | $95,000 | 7 | — | $24,222 | $83,758 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Anna Shupper and Ida Reiss Memorial reported a distributable amount of $93K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that it provides financial support for education to Jewish students studying law, medicine, or science. Its 2025 grants were scholarships to individual recipients.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 20 grants totaling $78,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $7,500, with a median of $3,500. The largest grant was $7,500; other listed grants ranged from $3,500 to $5,500. All listed grant purposes were scholarships, and recipients were individuals.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Dori Miles and Harry L Miles as trustees.
Anna Shupper and Ida Reiss Memorial's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dori Miles
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harry L. Miles
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Anna Shupper and Ida Reiss Memorial
How much does Anna Shupper and Ida Reiss Memorial give each year?
Anna Shupper and Ida Reiss Memorial gave $78K across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $73K across 14 grants.
What is Anna Shupper and Ida Reiss Memorial's typical grant size?
Anna Shupper and Ida Reiss Memorial's median grant in 2025 was $3,500, and its average grant was $3,900, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Anna Shupper and Ida Reiss Memorial give grants?
Anna Shupper and Ida Reiss Memorial gives mostly in New York: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (7%) and District of Columbia (6%).
Does Anna Shupper and Ida Reiss Memorial give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Anna Shupper and Ida Reiss Memorial's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (20 grants).
How large is Anna Shupper and Ida Reiss Memorial?
Anna Shupper and Ida Reiss Memorial reported $929K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $80K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $93K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Anna Shupper and Ida Reiss Memorial fund?
The foundation states that it provides financial support for education to Jewish students studying law, medicine, or science. Its 2025 grants were scholarships to individual recipients. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Anna Shupper and Ida Reiss Memorial?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Anna Shupper and Ida Reiss Memorial's EIN?
Anna Shupper and Ida Reiss Memorial's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0189656. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Anna Shupper and Ida Reiss Memorial accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 28, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 31, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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