Birmingham Jewish Foundation Inc
Birmingham Jewish Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Birmingham, Alabama, formed in 1983. It is a supporting foundation of the Birmingham Jewish Federation and partners with donors to strengthen the community and improve lives locally, in Israel, and around the world.
Birmingham Jewish Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Birmingham Jewish Foundation Inc gave $2.2M across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $97K), top state Alabama. 35% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,220,566
- +32.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- +15.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $96,546
- +15.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $42,234,686
- +11.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (8 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Alabama (26% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Birmingham Jewish Foundation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 3966 Montclair Rd, Birmingham, AL 35213
Phone: (205) 879-0416
Website: https://birminghamjewishfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Birmingham Jewish Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Birmingham Jewish Federation Inc ($971K). Together the top 10 received $2.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
130 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 95 grants of 130 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation describes supporting local Birmingham-area programs, Israel, and Jewish communities around the world. Its 2024 grants include recipients identified in Alabama as well as organizations whose listed locations are not specified.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Birmingham Jewish Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 23 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $34K; repeat grants $130K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $31K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.6M (2022) to $2.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $2.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Jewish Federation Inc | To provide financial support to organization to carry out organization mission in the community. | $970,897 |
| Ne Miles Jewish Day School Birmingham, AL | To provide financial support to organization to carry out organization mission in the community. | $439,615 |
| Atlanta Scholars Kollel | To provide financial support to organization to carry out organization mission in the community. | $187,500 |
| Collat Jewish Family Services Birmingham, AL | To provide financial support to jewish organizations to carry out organization mission | $143,171 |
| Henry S Jacobs Camp | To provide financial support to organization to carry out organization mission in the community. | $115,694 |
| Levite Jewish Community Center | To provide financial support to organizations to carry out organization mission | $71,014 |
| Temple Beth-El Foundation | To provide financial support to organization to carry out organization mission in the community. | $40,000 |
| Chabad of Alabama | To provide financial support to organization to carry out organization mission in the community. | $38,000 |
| Temple B'nai Shalom | To provide financial support to organization to carry out organization mission in the community. | $31,228 |
| Temple Beth El | To provide financial support to organization to carry out organization mission in the community. | $24,236 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $42,234,686 | $4,173,225 | $3,053,150 | $2,220,566 | 23 | $1,472,179 |
| 2023 | $37,876,646 | $3,054,092 | $2,596,888 | $1,672,257 | 20 | $908,887 |
| 2022 | $33,652,927 | $2,014,095 | $2,263,481 | $1,631,502 | 25 | $765,367 |
| 2021 | $37,044,031 | $5,329,881 | $2,306,065 | $1,701,811 | 29 | $2,804,375 |
| 2020 | $33,090,655 | $2,693,621 | $2,540,493 | $1,871,522 | 33 | $1,188,596 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s stated mission is to nurture and promote Jewish life in Birmingham, nationally, in Israel, and throughout the world; build a better Birmingham through alliances and partnerships with other community groups; and help all people in need in times of crisis. Its articles of incorporation provide for support of the Birmingham Jewish Federation and other organizations promoting Jewish heritage and community cooperation through educational, cultural, religious, and relief programs.
Its website describes its work in three areas: local programs in and around Birmingham, the well-being of Jewish people in Israel, and support for Jews in communities around the world. The 2024 grants include support for Jewish community, education, family-service, and religious organizations. For example, N. E. Miles Jewish Day School describes its mission as preparing students to be knowledgeable, caring, and contributing members of the Jewish people, the United States, and the world. Collat Jewish Family Services describes its mission as strengthening independence and quality of life, with a primary focus on older adults, through support services guided by Jewish values.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the Foundation reported 23 grants totaling $2,220,566. Grants ranged from $5,500 to $970,897, with a median grant of $20,000. The largest awards included $970,897 to Birmingham Jewish Federation, $439,615 to N. E. Miles Jewish Day School, $187,500 to Atlanta Scholars Kollel, $143,171 to Collat Jewish Family Services, and $115,694 to Henry S. Jacobs Camp.
The Foundation’s filing says that significant grants are followed up through grantee letters, evaluation forms, and/or personal monitoring. It also describes a grantmaking chain in which the Foundation grants to Birmingham Jewish Federation, which reports grants to the Jewish Federations of North America and associated beneficiary agencies.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Alan Weintraub as president, Aaron Nelson as vice president, and Cynthia Tobias as immediate past president. It also lists Amy Saag, Gary Cutter, Mark Schaeffer, Danielle Weintraub, David Sher, Freda Centor, and Daniel Odrezin as board members.
Birmingham Jewish Foundation Inc is led by Daniel Cohn, CEO on every filing since 2023; none of the 25 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel Cohn
CEO
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alan Weintraub
President
Vice President → President Elect, 2022
President Elect → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Nelson
Vice President
Treasurer → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Saag
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Tobias
Immediate Past President
Vice President → President, 2021
President → Immediate Past President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Danielle Weintraub
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Sher
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Freda Centor
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jack Levy
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Held
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Barstein
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Engel
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick Roth
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacob Halpern
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Altmann
Secretary
Secretary → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Siegal
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Cutter
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ginger Held
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jack Aland
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marjorie Perlman
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sheryl Kimerling
Executive Officio
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Royal
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Odrezin
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Schaeffer
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stuart Usdan
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Caryn Corenblum (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Gary Schiff (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Sally Friedman (2020–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Scott Gewant (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Sheri Krell (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Asher Kahn-Krell (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Brooke Kaplan (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Stephen Royal (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Edmond Denaburg (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Richard Pizitz Jr. (2020) — Past President
- Former: Steven Altman (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Steven Corenblum (2020) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Birmingham Jewish Foundation Inc
How much does Birmingham Jewish Foundation Inc give each year?
Birmingham Jewish Foundation Inc gave $2.2M across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.7M across 20 grants.
What is Birmingham Jewish Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Birmingham Jewish Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $96,546, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Birmingham Jewish Foundation Inc that year got $34K on average.
Where does Birmingham Jewish Foundation Inc give grants?
Birmingham Jewish Foundation Inc's top state is Alabama, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The most frequent recipient cities were Birmingham, AL (2 grants).
Does Birmingham Jewish Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on Birmingham Jewish Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Birmingham Jewish Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Birmingham Jewish Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Birmingham Jewish Federation Inc ($970,897), Ne Miles Jewish Day School ($439,615) and Atlanta Scholars Kollel ($187,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Birmingham Jewish Foundation Inc?
Birmingham Jewish Foundation Inc reported $42.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.2M.
What does Birmingham Jewish Foundation Inc fund?
The Foundation’s stated mission is to nurture and promote Jewish life in Birmingham, nationally, in Israel, and throughout the world; build a better Birmingham through alliances and partnerships with other community groups; and help all people in need in times of crisis. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Birmingham Jewish Foundation Inc?
Birmingham Jewish Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check birminghamjewishfoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Birmingham Jewish Foundation Inc's EIN?
Birmingham Jewish Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-0833692. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 22, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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