Mobile Area Jewish Federation Inc
To build community among the jewish people of the mobile area. The federation promotes the well-being of the jewish people in our community, in israel, and worldwide. The federation accomplishes this mission by developing cultural and educational activities, promoting an understanding of jewish culuture and concerns of the community at large, fostering cooperations of existing jewish organizations, and developing human and financial resources to meet jewish needs.
Mobile Area Jewish Federation Inc at a glance
In short: Mobile Area Jewish Federation Inc gave $56K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $56,320
- -46.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,080
- -59.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,815
- Total assets
- $370,474
- +19.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (51% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Mobile Area Jewish Federation Inc
- Next open deadline
- December 31, 2026 (Israel Experience Scholarship)
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Mobile Area Jewish Federation Inc
Community Grants and Sponsorships
Mobile Area Jewish Federation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Israel Experience Scholarship
Mobile Area Jewish Federation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Expected ~December
Based on past cycles
Jewish Camp Scholarship
Mobile Area Jewish Federation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Expected ~December
Based on past cycles
Who Mobile Area Jewish Federation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Federation of North America ($29K). Together the top 4 received $56K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 18 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Mobile Area Jewish Federation Inc gives
- Giving fell 41% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $56K (2024) to $105K (2023). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $56K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of North America New York, NY | Support Operations | $28,585 |
| Jewish Family Services Mobile, AL | Support Operations | $14,000 |
| Jewish Children's Regional Metairie, LA | Suppot Operations | $7,630 |
| Hillel - University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | — | $6,105 |
Ready to take the next step with Mobile Area Jewish Federation Inc?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $370,474 | $219,243 | $159,481 | $56,320 | 4 | — |
| 2023 | $310,711 | $229,405 | $189,289 | $105,207 | 3 | — |
| 2022 | $270,596 | $130,719 | $135,442 | $74,204 | 3 | $71 |
| 2021 | $275,118 | $173,922 | $149,913 | $94,708 | 4 | $379 |
| 2020 | $251,909 | $136,817 | $121,248 | $64,900 | 4 | $1,517 |
| 2019 | $236,340 | $151,575 | $135,389 | $58,700 | 4 | $663 |
About Mobile Area Jewish Federation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Mobile Area Jewish Federation Inc is a public charity, based in Mobile, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $370K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $56K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mobile Area Jewish Federation Inc is led by David Meola, Co-President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Meola
Co-President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Metz
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ken Bloch
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Sigal
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jonathan Fratkin (2019–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Larry Voit (2019–2022) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Mobile Area Jewish Federation Inc
How much does Mobile Area Jewish Federation Inc give each year?
Mobile Area Jewish Federation Inc gave $56K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $105K across 3 grants.
What is Mobile Area Jewish Federation Inc's typical grant size?
Mobile Area Jewish Federation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,815, and its average grant was $14,080, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Mobile Area Jewish Federation Inc give grants?
Mobile Area Jewish Federation Inc gives mostly in New York: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Alabama (36%) and Louisiana (14%).
Does Mobile Area Jewish Federation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Mobile Area Jewish Federation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Mobile Area Jewish Federation Inc?
Mobile Area Jewish Federation Inc reported $370K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $219K.
What is Mobile Area Jewish Federation Inc's EIN?
Mobile Area Jewish Federation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-0655343. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- 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 November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 1, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Mobile Area Jewish Federation Inc's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common
Kim and Martin Sands Family
Greenwich, CT
The foundation supports Jewish community organizations, Israel-related programs, education, emergency services, and anti-hate work, primarily in New York and Connecticut. Its 2024 grants ranged from $500 to $50,000, with a median of $5,000. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$213K
Grants
23
Total Given
$170K
Irvin and Beverly Small Foundation
Nashville, TN
Assets
$2K
Grants
6
Total Given
$61K
Mario and Alma Pastega Family Foundation
Corvallis, OR
The foundation supports a range of community, health, education, arts, and social-service organizations, primarily in Oregon statewide. Its 2025 grants ranged from $500 to $647,000, with a median of $4,000. It requests letters seeking funding and lists no deadline; unsolicited requests are not explicitly addressed.
Assets
$17.1M
Grants
74
Total Given
$1.4M
Kathryn & W H Schwarzschild Fund
Richmond, VA
Assets
$1.4M
Grants
79
Total Given
$79K
Willow Springs Charitable Trust
Mt Carroll, IL
The trust funds community services and development, arts, education, civil rights, reproductive rights, and other charitable work. Its 2024 grants ranged from $3,600 to $500,000, with a median of $95,000; Illinois received the largest share, with additional support in Montana and other states. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$111.1M
Grants
81
Total Given
$11.4M
The Fifth C Foundation
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
The Fifth C Foundation funds organizations working in areas including Jewish life, education, arts, health, community service, and military support. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $48,000, with a median of $2,500, and went mainly to organizations in New York and Florida, with smaller amounts elsewhere. The filing says applicants may submit a letter request.
Assets
$1.3M
Grants
13
Total Given
$99K
More similar funders
More Funders in Alabama
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Mobile Area Jewish Federation Inc's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Mobile Area Jewish Federation Inc down — hundreds of funders to go?