Birnkrant Sam Fdn

Foundation · Grantmaker Wilmington, DE EIN: 20-4103741

Birnkrant Sam Fdn is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $80K. Net investment income was $311K.

Key facts about Birnkrant Sam Fdn

EIN: 20-4103741
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $79,607
Grants made (2024): 6
Average grant: $13,268
Median grant: $13,804
Total assets: $1,522,956
Primary geography: California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Birnkrant Sam Fdn funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Birnkrant Sam Fdn's 6 itemized 2024 grants were California (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (4 grants). None of its 6 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (6 grants).

How Birnkrant Sam Fdn gives

Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
In 2024 it paid out 88% 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.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.5M

+17.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$80K

-6.7% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$13K

-6.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Birnkrant Sam Fdn reported a distributable amount of $94K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Birnkrant Sam Fdn

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

California $80K (100%)

Share of all 6 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

California

Cities

Los AngelesResedaValley Village

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$1,522,956	$1,299,651	$1,146,965
Revenue	$339,556	$266,258	$75,009
Expenses	$117,260	$112,232	$122,762
Qualifying Distributions	$82,672	$88,686	$97,942
Net Investment Income	$310,991	$242,204	$50,578
Distributable Amount	$94,149	$82,953	$87,825

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 6 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

27 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Opica Adult Day Program ($16,000), Bet Tzedek Legal Services ($14,000), Jewish Family Services ($14,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
OPICA ADULT DAY PROGRAM Los Angeles, CA	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$16,000
BET TZEDEK LEGAL SERVICES Los Angeles, CA	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$14,000
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES Los Angeles, CA	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$14,000
LOS ANGELES JEWISH HOME FOR Reseda, CA	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$13,607
YESHIVA KETANA OF LOS ANGELES Valley Village, CA	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$12,000
WESTSIDE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER Los Angeles, CA	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Arden Trust Company	Co-Trustee	1	$9,258

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Birnkrant Sam Fdn?

Birnkrant Sam Fdn is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Wilmington, DE. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Birnkrant Sam Fdn?

As of 2024, Birnkrant Sam Fdn holds $1.5M in total assets with $340K in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $80K in 2024.

Where does Birnkrant Sam Fdn operate?

Birnkrant Sam Fdn has awarded grants in California.

What size grants does Birnkrant Sam Fdn award?

In 2024, Birnkrant Sam Fdn awarded 6 grants totaling $80K — an average of about $13K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Birnkrant Sam Fdn required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Birnkrant Sam Fdn reported a distributable amount of $94K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.