Renew Birmingham
At Renew Birmingham, we are focused on community cohesion by empowering residents in five key areas of need (housing, adult education and workforce development, job opportunities and transportation, youth education services, and community health and wellness). We develop relationships with other non-profits who provide services to align with these needs. Working together, we are determined to make meaningful change for the residents of birmingham's most challenged neighborhoods.
Renew Birmingham at a glance
In short: Renew Birmingham gave $34K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $33,939
- +62.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +300.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,485
- -59.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,701
- Total assets
- $344,864
- -19.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Alabama (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Renew Birmingham funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bush Hills Academy ($11K). Together the top 4 received $34K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2023) to $34K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bush Hills Academy Birmingham, AL | To Provide Assistance | $11,138 |
| South Hampton K-8 School Birmingham, AL | To Provide Assistance | $9,663 |
| Jackson Olin High School Birmingham, AL | To Provide Assistance | $7,738 |
| Pneuma Gallery Inc Birmingham, AL | To Provide Assistance | $5,400 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $344,864 | $1,005,393 | $1,088,040 | $33,939 | 4 | $1,663 |
| 2024 | $427,511 | $852,157 | $966,223 | $20,875 | 1 | $3,588 |
| 2023 | $543,454 | $779,905 | $851,528 | $7,500 | 1 | $4,577 |
| 2022 | $615,077 | $1,067,014 | $451,937 | — | — | $69 |
About Renew Birmingham
Based on IRS filings
Renew Birmingham is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Birmingham, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $345K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $34K. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Renew Birmingham is led by Fernanda Gerrel Jones, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Fernanda Gerrel Jones
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$44K (2022) → $116K (2025)
Richard E. Simmons III
President
On filings since 2022
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eula Jackson
Board Member
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janice Hamilton
Board Member
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Martin
Board Member
On filings since 2022
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Giattina
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim C. Walker
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $116K, to Fernanda Gerrel Jones (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Renew Birmingham
How much does Renew Birmingham give each year?
Renew Birmingham gave $34K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $21K across 1 grant.
What is Renew Birmingham's typical grant size?
Renew Birmingham's median grant in 2025 was $8,701, and its average grant was $8,485, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Renew Birmingham give grants?
Renew Birmingham gives mostly in Alabama: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Birmingham, AL (4 grants).
Does Renew Birmingham give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Renew Birmingham's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Provide Assistance" (4 grants).
How large is Renew Birmingham?
Renew Birmingham reported $345K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.0M.
What is Renew Birmingham?
Renew Birmingham is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Birmingham, AL. It holds $345K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Renew Birmingham's EIN?
Renew Birmingham's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3838491. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 10, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
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