Loeb Family Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Montgomery, AL EIN: 63-0960783

Loeb Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Montgomery, Alabama. Its 2026 filing reports 60 grants totaling $312,110 to organizations in Alabama, Georgia, California, New York, and Louisiana.

Key facts about Loeb Family Foundation Inc

In short: Loeb Family Foundation Inc gave $312K across 60 grants in 2026 (avg $5K), top state Alabama. 13% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
63-0960783
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2026
Annual giving (2026)
$312,110
Grants made (2026)
60
Average grant
$5,202
Median grant
$2,500
New grantees (estimate)
13% first-time grantees (8 of 60, 2026)
Total assets
$6,014,023
Primary geography
Alabama (30% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2026 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$6.0M

+11.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$312K

-1.9% YoY

Grant Count

60

+13.2% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$5K

-13.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Loeb Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $320K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Is Loeb Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?

13%

first-time grantees, 2026

In 2026, 8 of 60 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $6K. How we count

Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.

  • 68% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
  • Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−3%). Method
  • In 2026 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its reported grants support organizations with a range of missions. For example, Hofstra University describes itself as an institution of higher learning offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs, as well as co-curricular and cultural activities. The American Jewish Committee says it works to enhance the wellbeing of Jewish people and Israel and advance human rights and democratic values.

Among Alabama grantees, Montgomery Pride United says it provides a community center and services for the LGBT community, as well as aid to homeless and low-income people. River Region United Way says it works to improve quality of life by bringing together volunteers, contributors, and community organizations to address community needs. Other supported organizations include Big Sunday, which says it connects people through helping, and the Alabama Shakespeare Festival, which describes its work as theatrical productions and educational and outreach programs.

Grantmaking

In 2026, the foundation reported 60 grants totaling $312,110. Grants ranged from $500 to $22,000, with a median of $2,500. Notable grants included $22,000 to Landmarks Foundation for humanitarian purposes; $20,000 each to the American Jewish Committee for religious purposes and Hofstra University for educational purposes; and $18,000 each to Temple Isaiah and Temple Sinai for religious purposes. Other grants included $17,000 each to Alliance Theatre Company and the High Museum of Art for cultural and educational purposes, and $10,000 each to Montgomery Pride United and River Region United Way.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2026, grant dollars went to recipients in Alabama (30%), Georgia (29%), California (24%), New York (14%), and Louisiana (2%).

Grant Distribution by State

15states

Share of all 60 itemized 2026 grant dollars.

Cities

MontgomeryAtlantaLos AngelesNew YorkSanta MonicaJacksonWashingtonVeniceNew OrleansHempsteadAlbert LeaBabson ParkBellmoreDunwoodyWellesleyArlingtonDenverEast PointPhiladelphiaSuffield

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K$400K62 grants202165 grants202248 grants202357 grants202453 grants202560 grants2026

From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $277K (2021) to $374K (2022). In 2026 it made 60 grants totaling $312K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2026

Landmarks Foundation: $22KLandmarks Foundation$22KAmerican Jewish Committee: $20KAmerican Jewish Committee$20KHofstra University: $20KHofstra University$20KTemple Isaiah: $18KTemple Isaiah$18KTemple Sinai: $18KTemple Sinai$18KTemple Beth OR: $17KTemple Beth OR$17KAlliance Theatre Company: $17KAlliance Theatre Company$17KHigh Museum of Art: $17KHigh Museum of Art$17KCollins & Kratz Family YMCA: $13KCollins & Kratz Family YMCA$13KMontgomery Pride United: $10KMontgomery Pride United$10K

The largest 2026 recipient was Landmarks Foundation ($22K). Together the top 10 received $172K.

Grant Size Distribution

283 grants across all recorded years

282<$50K1$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 282 grants of 283 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Landmarks Foundation Montgomery, ALHumanitarian$22,000
American Jewish Committee New York, NYReligious$20,000
Hofstra University Hempstead, NYEducational$20,000
Temple Isaiah Los Angeles, CAReligious$18,000
Temple Sinai Atlanta, GAReligious$18,000
Temple Beth OR Montgomery, ALReligious$17,010
Alliance Theatre Company Atlanta, GACultural/Educational$17,000
High Museum of Art Atlanta, GACultural/Educational$17,000
Collins & Kratz Family YMCA Los Angeles, CACultural/Educational$13,000
Montgomery Pride United Montgomery, ALCultural/Educational$10,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2026 $6,014,023 $997,095 $380,454 $312,110
2025 $5,397,382 $218,687 $376,401 $318,110
2024 $5,555,096 $111,469 $343,013 $288,500
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$500K$1M$1.5M202120222023202420252026
Metric202620252024
Total Assets$6,014,023$5,397,382$5,555,096
Revenue$997,095$218,687$111,469
Expenses$380,454$376,401$343,013
Qualifying Distributions$312,110$318,110$288,500
Net Investment Income$936,324$169,793$99,579
Distributable Amount$320,074$314,954$298,609

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 13, 2026)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2026 filing lists Regions Bank Trust Department as trustee, and Elizabeth L Friedman, Patricia L Rosenbaum, and James L Loeb Jr as members of the board of directors.

Loeb Family Foundation Inc's 2026 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.

Officers on the 2026 filing

  • Regions Bank Trust Department

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Elizabeth L. Friedman

    Board of Directors

    On filings since 2021

    No compensation reported

  • James L. Loeb Jr.

    Board of Directors

    On filings since 2021

    No compensation reported

  • Patricia L. Rosenbaum

    Board of Directors

    On filings since 2021

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Contact

Mailing address: PO Box 2450, Montgomery, AL 36102-2450
Phone: (334) 230-6100

Frequently asked questions about Loeb Family Foundation Inc

How much does Loeb Family Foundation Inc give each year?

Loeb Family Foundation Inc gave $312K across 60 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $318K across 53 grants.

What is Loeb Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

Loeb Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $2,500, and its average grant was $5,202, across 60 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Loeb Family Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.

Where does Loeb Family Foundation Inc give grants?

Loeb Family Foundation Inc's top state is Alabama, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Georgia (29%) and California (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Montgomery, AL (18 grants), Atlanta, GA (10 grants), Los Angeles, CA (7 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).

Does Loeb Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2026: none of the 60 grants with a stated purpose on Loeb Family Foundation Inc's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Humanitarian" (24 grants), "Cultural/Educational" (16 grants) and "Religious" (13 grants).

Who are Loeb Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

Loeb Family Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Landmarks Foundation ($22,000), American Jewish Committee ($20,000) and Hofstra University ($20,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.

How large is Loeb Family Foundation Inc?

Loeb Family Foundation Inc reported $6.0M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $312K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $320K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What does Loeb Family Foundation Inc fund?

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its reported grants support organizations with a range of missions. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Loeb Family Foundation Inc?

The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is Loeb Family Foundation Inc's EIN?

Loeb Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-0960783. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.

Does Loeb Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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