Birnbaum Family Foundation
The Birnbaum Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Lawrence, New York. In 2024, it reported 72 grants totaling $364,927, with most grant dollars going to recipients in New York and New Jersey.
Birnbaum Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Birnbaum Family Foundation gave $365K across 72 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $364,927
- +1927.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 72
- +3500.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,068
- -43.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,607
- Total assets
- $7,731,550
- -1.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (73% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Birnbaum Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 25 Rosalind Place, Lawrence, NY 11559
Phone: (212) 842-9711
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Birnbaum Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Brownstone Experience Foundation ($50K). Together the top 10 received $236K.
Grant Size Distribution
108 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 103 grants of 108 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in New York received 73% of grant dollars, followed by New Jersey (16%), Florida (5%), Texas (3%), and Wisconsin (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 72 itemized grants.
Cities
How Birnbaum Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 35% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 90% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2023) to $624K (2022). In 2024 it made 72 grants totaling $365K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brownstone Experience Foundation Lawrence, NY | General Support | $50,000 |
| Friends of Aderes Hatorah Lakewood, NJ | General Support | $35,000 |
| Yeshiva Aderes Hatorah Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $32,000 |
| Keren Chasanim of Saad L Talmud Monsey, NY | General Support | $29,500 |
| Congregation Ahavas Tzedakah V'chesed Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| Machon Mashe Rockeach Inc Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $17,000 |
| Ohel Childrens Home and Family Services Inc Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $15,000 |
| American Friends of Daas Aharon Inc Lakewood, NJ | General Support | $12,200 |
| Talmudic University Miami Beach, FL | General Support | $10,000 |
| Chasdei Avos Flushing, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,731,550 | $740,461 | $813,498 | $364,927 | 72 | $364,927 | $343,035 | $405,250 |
| 2023 | $7,808,818 | $897,171 | $500,300 | $18,000 | 2 | $18,000 | $345,102 | $407,195 |
| 2022 | $7,538,056 | $809,331 | $1,079,829 | $623,600 | 11 | $623,600 | $476,288 | $374,593 |
| 2021 | $7,822,039 | $633,511 | $677,226 | $269,500 | 10 | $269,500 | $235,691 | $383,330 |
| 2020 | $7,886,912 | $467,933 | $533,635 | $148,160 | 13 | — | $143,166 | $383,694 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Birnbaum Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $405K for 2024 — 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’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its grants support organizations whose stated missions include Jewish education and Torah studies. For example, The Brownstone Experience Foundation says it introduces Jewish education, awareness, and history to unaffiliated Jewish college students and young professionals; Friends of Aderes Hatorah says it promotes Jewish education and learning opportunities; and Machon Maseh Rockeach says it advances Torah studies and publishes related materials.
Other 2024 grantees describe missions involving family services and charitable aid. Ohel Childrens Home & Family Services says it builds resilience in children and families through social and emotional services. Tov Vchesed Foundation says it supports charitable organizations that provide financial assistance to indigent individuals, while Helping Hands Food Ko Op says it provides food and household essentials to needy families observing kosher dietary restrictions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 72 grants totaling $364,927. Grant amounts ranged from $54 to $50,000, with a median grant of $1,606. In 2023, it reported 2 grants totaling $18,000; in 2022, it reported 11 grants totaling $623,600.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $50,000 to The Brownstone Experience Foundation, $35,000 to Friends of Aderes Hatorah, $32,000 to Yeshiva Aderes Hatorah, $29,500 to Keren Chasanim of Saad L Talmud, and $25,000 to Congregation Ahavas Tzedakah V’Chesed. Each was listed for general support. Other recipients included Machon Maseh Rockeach ($17,000), Ohel Childrens Home and Family Services ($15,000), and American Friends of Daas Aharon ($12,200).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ezra Birnbaum as president, Caroline Birnbaum as treasurer, and Moshe Birnbaum as director.
Birnbaum Family Foundation is led by Ezra Birnbaum, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ezra Birnbaum
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Moshe Birnbaum
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Caroline Birnbaum
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Birnbaum Family Foundation
How much does Birnbaum Family Foundation give each year?
Birnbaum Family Foundation gave $365K across 72 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $18K across 2 grants.
What is Birnbaum Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Birnbaum Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,607, and its average grant was $5,068, across 72 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Birnbaum Family Foundation give grants?
Birnbaum Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (16%) and Florida (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (28 grants), Lakewood, NJ (8 grants), Lawrence, NY (5 grants) and Miami Beach, FL (4 grants).
Does Birnbaum Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Birnbaum Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (72 of 72) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Birnbaum Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Birnbaum Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Brownstone Experience Foundation ($50,000), Friends of Aderes Hatorah ($35,000) and Yeshiva Aderes Hatorah ($32,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Birnbaum Family Foundation?
Birnbaum Family Foundation reported $7.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $365K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $405K (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 Birnbaum Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its grants support organizations whose stated missions include Jewish education and Torah studies. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Birnbaum Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Birnbaum Family Foundation's EIN?
Birnbaum Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1590101. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Birnbaum Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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.
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